$7/5/3. UNM Opera Theatre has doubled its size and is bursting at the seams with future stars. Join our young artists as they launch their Fall Opera Season with a double bill. Introducing Leslie Umphrey as director, the new face of Opera Studio will paint vibrant scenes and over-the-top fun. While Opera Theatre will continue its tradition of excellence in grand opera at the highest professional level. Gian Carlo Menotti’s irresistible opera The Old Maid and the Thief will be the featured work. For at least a generation in the years following World War II, Menotti was the most prolific and acclaimed American composer of opera. His sense of theatre stemmed from his Italian background. Menotti has always evidenced an exceptional musical flexibility and understanding of character and situation. Join opera devotees for an evening of sparkling lyricism. Suitable for children. Marilyn Tyler, director.

Free. String Students, ages 5 and older, under the direction of UNM Pedagogy Intern Teachers.

$7/5/3. UNM Opera Theatre has doubled its size and is bursting at the seams with future stars. Join our young artists as they launch their Fall Opera Season with a double bill. Introducing Leslie Umphrey as director, the new face of Opera Studio will paint vibrant scenes and over-the-top fun. While Opera Theatre will continue its tradition of excellence in grand opera at the highest professional level. Gian Carlo Menotti’s irresistible opera The Old Maid and the Thief will be the featured work. For at least a generation in the years following World War II, Menotti was the most prolific and acclaimed American composer of opera. His sense of theatre stemmed from his Italian background. Menotti has always evidenced an exceptional musical flexibility and understanding of character and situation. Join opera devotees for an evening of sparkling lyricism. Suitable for children. Marilyn Tyler, director.

$10/7/3.

Free. Directed by Scott Ney.

Free. From Northwestern State University.

Free. Directed by Ben Silva.

Celebrating Arts-in-Medicine Across Cultures: A Concert of Southwest, African, Classical and Contemporary Music. Performers include Kevin Vigneau, Jennifer Freeman de Garcia, Paul Akmajian, Kate Horsley, Nina Carlson, Patricia Repar, Steve Reid, Jered Ebenreck, Chuy Martinez, Courtney Johnson, Joanna de Keyser, Leonard Felberg, Kari Brane, Robin Abeles, Julietta Rabens, Becki Barnet, Lisa Donald and Nara Shedd. Keller Hall, free.