MEISTERSINGER
CONCERTS & EVENTS

Majesty of the Opera

June 1, 2025 - 3 p.m.

Westminster Presbyterian Church

115 North 25th Avenue, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

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Presented with support from VisitHattiesburg

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While opera began in Italy in the 17th century, the roots of the art can be traced back to earlier theatrical performances of Greek drama. Many historians consider opera’s golden years to be the mid-to-late Nineteenth century featuring the impressive staging of works of Verdi, Wagner, Rossini, Bellini, Puccini, and others. Solo songs sung by leading sopranos, tenors, altos, and Basses are often the peak of the sung dramas, yet the choruses performed by the entire cast present impressive production numbers that open and close each acts. As one of the opening features of the 2025 FestivalSouth two-week celebration of music, The Meistersingers will recreate many of the well-known opera choruses with the orchestral accompaniment.