Sunday March 1, 2009 - 4pm

U.S. Premiere of Šárka, Janácek’s first opera, with a libretto by Julius Zeyer, is based on a Bohemian legend of the maiden warrior, Šárka, found in the mythology of the Czech people. Written in 1887, the opera was first performed in 1925 in honor of the composer’s 70th birthday. This production stars Kristin Sampson in the title role. I'll be playing trumpet in the orchestra. Click here for tickets, or read about the production at the opera company's website. The theater is at 184 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10021.