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August 15, 2024

"The Silent Night" at the Barns - Wolf Trap

Benjamin Gaither Center • 80A Bureau Dr GaithersburgMD  20878 Organized by GAITHERSBURG PARKS & RECREATION DEPT

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Description

Composer Kevin Puts and Librettist Mark Campbell's Pulitzer Prize-winning opera- based on a surprising Christmas truce during World War I- Can stand on its own anytime of the year. Evoking different national styles from simple folk tunes to magnificently orchestrated solo and choral pieces, the score captures the energy of battle-hardened soldiers and the vivid experience of peace.
BGC members only. Fee: $88

Age Category

Active 55+

Location

BGC - Lobby at Benjamin Gaither Center

Prerequisites

Benjamin Gaither Center - Annual
or Benjamin Gaither Center - Monthly
or Benjamin Gaither Center - Two Person - Annual
or Benjamin Gaither Center - Virtual Programming
or City Employee (Full Time)
or City Employee (Part Time)
or City Employee (Retired - Full Time)

When

August 15, 2024

12:50 PM to 5:30 PM

Thursday

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Age and Gender

Ages 55-255 · Co-Ed

Location

Benjamin Gaither Center

80A Bureau Dr GaithersburgMD  20878

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