Talks & Events Archive: El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego

May 5 | 6:30PM 
Artist Talk
American Academy of Arts and Letters and the Hispanic Society Museum & Library 

Composer Gabriela Lena Frank and librettist Nilo Cruz discuss the process of creating contemporary opera together and the journey from concept to opening night. The evening will be followed by a reception at the Hispanic Society.  For more information, please contact Melanie Milton, Producer, Public Programming.  [email protected].

May 8 (Rain Date May 9) | 7PM 
Frida, Diego, and the Day of the Dead
Green-Wood Cemetery

Green-Wood—long a place of remembrance and reflection—hosts an outdoor program inspired by El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego. The event features stars from the opera performing musical excerpts alongside poetry, performance, and conversation. This large-scale outdoor event will take place near the Arch entrance of Green-Wood Cemetery, with premium seating at reserved tables and general-admission seating in chairs and on the grass. The preshow experience will include tastings of spirits and nonalcoholic libations, immersive performances, and food for purchase. Tickets required.

May 12 | 6:30PM
A Performance and Conversation on Frida and Diego: The Last Dream
MoMA, The Roy and Niuta Titus Theater 1

MoMA presents a special performance and conversation in conjunction with the new exhibition Frida and Diego: The Last Dream and the Met production of El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego. Cast members Isabel Leonard, Carlos Álvarez, Gabriella Reyes, and Nils Wanderer will perform music from the opera, followed by a discussion between composer Gabriela Lena Frank and librettist Nilo Cruz, moderated by musician, organizer, and educator Jocelyn de Freitas. Free; registration required.