Genesis, an Exploration of James MacMillan’s Clemency

Genesis, an Exploration of James MacMillan’s Clemency

A Signature Series presentation by the Boston Lyrical Opera

Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA)

2 p.m. performance, Remis Auditorium

3 p.m. reception, Bravo Restaurant

Timothy John Smith and Eileen Nugent Williston and soprano Michelle Trainor (BLO Emerging Artist), mezzo-soprano Kathryn Leemhuis, tenor John Bellemer, baritone David McFerrin (BLO Emerging Artist) and pianistBrett Hodgdon will present musical excerpts, dramatic readings and visual images in an exploration of  how artists and composers have been inspired by the sensuous beauty, turmoil, and exaltation of biblical narrative.

Tickets are $22 ($18 for BLO subscribers, MFA members, seniors and students) and an additional $50 to attend the reception with BLO presenters and performers. Tickets are available at mfa.org, or by contacting BLO Development Associate Heather Coulter at hcoulter@blo.org  or 617-542-4912 x 229.