Queens Rule

Lexington Opera House

401 West Short Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507

Saturday, April 9th
7:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
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Admission Fee: $25-$75 for adults, $11 for youth and students

Inspired by the most powerful piece in the game of chess, this Queen-themed program explores how Queens, power and games have inspired composers. From the mysterious Queen of the Night aria from Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute, to the dynamic Queenie Pie from Duke Ellington’s unfinished opera, Queens Rule explores a range of repertoire. This program will also feature a partnership with University of Kentucky Opera Theatre. Stay tuned for additional events connected to this program diving deeper into the music of the Queen’s Gambit, based in Lexington, and also the history of Ellington’s Queenie Pie.