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Concert Orchestra, “Night at the Opera”

Image shows MSU Orchestra playing on stage in front of music stands.

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Wharton Center

7:30 pm

Tickets go on sale to the public beginning August 19

Join the MSU Concert Orchestra and Vocal Arts area for Night at the Opera, an evening of beloved operatic favorites and orchestral showpieces. Featuring arias, ensembles, and overtures by Mozart, Puccini, Rossini, Wagner, Strauss, Bernstein, and more, this collaborative concert showcases the romance, drama, and grandeur of the operatic stage. Conducted by Katherine Kilburn, Zongheng Zhang, and Junting Yi.

Generously sponsored by Dr. Robert W. Uphaus and Dr. Lois M. Rosen.