“American opera is more popular than it has been in a quarter of a century, and there’s a lot of composers whose voices deserved to be heard.” “We’re an American university, and it’s important to feature our own music,” Houghtaling said. Paul Houghtaling, the director of opera at the University and the producer and stage director of the show, said that his favorite part is being able to give his students different experiences within music and opera. The first act includes the first four operas, with the second act being the world premiere of Michael Ching’s “Remove Shoes Before Entering.” This Thursday, the University of Alabama Department of Music is hosting “A Celebration of American Opera, Part II,” which showcases five different American operas. This Thursday, join the UA Department of Music for their fourth production of the 2019-2020 school year, entitled “A Celebration of American Opera, Part II.” The show includes five different operas, including a world premiere of an opera by Michael Ching.

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