Join French Culture professor Maurice Lugassy for a captivating musical lecture celebrating women in French opera. Through storytelling and live performance, explore the unforgettable female characters of the French repertoire.

From the fiery independence of Carmen, who defies convention with every note, to the tragic elegance of Marguerite in Faust, whose fall and redemption echo deep spiritual questions, and the restless charm of Manon, torn between love and luxury, youth and consequence, these women are more than muses. They are mirrors of society, shaped by the imaginations of composers and librettists, yet speaking directly to timeless human themes: love, freedom, sacrifice, and fate.

Open to all ages. Tickets priced at $15 for adults and youth. Free admission for children 10 and under.