🎶 La Semele, ossia La Richiesta Fatale 🎶

Join us for the U.S. premiere of Johann Adolf Hasse's rarely performed masterpiece, La Semele, ossia La Richiesta Fatale (Semele, or The Fatal Request).

📅 Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
🕖 Time: 19:00
📍 Venue: Gannon Concert Hall
Holtschneider Performance Center at DePaul University
2330 N. Halsted Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

🕒 Pre-concert Talk:
Join us at 18:15 for an insightful talk presented by Louise K. Stein, free for all ticket holders.

🎟️ Ticket Information:
Purchase your tickets here or at the DePaul School of Music box office.
Tickets can be bought online, in person, or by phone at 773-325-5200.
Box office hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 – 15:00.
💰 Early-bird pricing available until one month before the event!

🚗 Event Parking:
Lincoln Common Garage, 2316 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614.
Discount validation stickers available at the box office 90 minutes before the event.

🌟 Performance Synopsis:
This semi-staged concert presentation explores the tragic tale of Semele, a mortal woman ensnared by divine intrigue and her own fatal curiosity. A cautionary story of desire, love, and ambition unfolds as Semele dares to demand that Jupiter reveal his true form.

🎤 Featured Cast:

• Semele: Emily Birsan, soprano
• Giove (Jupiter): Elizabeth DeShong, mezzo-soprano
• Giunone (Juno): Karina Gauvin, soprano

Don't miss this mesmerizing opera, showcasing Haymarket's dedication to rare musical gems from the 17th and 18th centuries!

📩 For Queries:
Email: musicboxoffice@depaul.edu

We look forward to seeing you there! 💖