BEMIDJI, Minn. (Feb. 14, 2012) — The Bemidji State University Department of Music will present a series of opera scenes in the Thompson Recital Hall in Bemidji State’s Bagsberg Fine Arts Complex at 7 p.m. on Feb. 24.

The scenes, entitled “ A Taste of Opera Night,” will be under the direction of Dr. Fulton Gallagher.

The program will have 12 short scenes with music ranging from the popular operas of G. Verdi and G. Puccini to the lighter operatic music of Gilbert and Sullivan. Fifteen singers will participate in the performance with a reception immediately following.

Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students without a BSU ID. Bemidji State students are admitted free with ID.

This event is made possible, in part, by the financial support of the Student and Financial Activity Committee.

For more information about the evening contact the Department of Music at (218) 755-2195.