In a short one-act opera encapsulating the tensions and challenges of humanities and sciences coexisting in a university setting, a Lecturer in English, overwhelmingly infatuated with a Professor of Genetics, both debate the essence and relevance of their disciplines, which becomes a metaphor for their star-crossed relationship, as parodied by a retelling of the Tristan and Isolde love story. Composed by Haris Vrontos with a libretto by John Ioannidis, a Professor of Medicine at Stanford.
Entry by donation at the door to El Sistema, Greece (providing music education to youth regardless of citizenship status)
Toyon Hall Centenary Celebrations: 455 Arguello Way, Stanford University
FREE FOR STUDENTS
Refreshments will be served after the performance