FYI: Opera presents Cinderella preview at WPPL

On Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m., David Bamberger, Director of Opera Theater at the Cleveland Institute of Music, will present the opening program for the 2011-12 FYI: Opera series at Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road. 

The program previews CIM’s production of Massenet’s "Cendrillon" (Cinderella), which retells the world's favorite fairytale. Bamberger’s skillful art of bringing the composer, the composition and the plot to life with his knowledge and humor will frame the performance of selected arias in French by talented CIM student vocalists.

FYI: Opera programs are offered free to the public by the Westlake-Westshore Arts Council.

For information and tickets for the Nov. 9 and 12 opera production at the Cleveland Institute of Music, visit www.cim.edu or call at 216-791-5000, ext. 411.