Outdoor opera festival begins Friday in Rio

The Ópera na Tela (Opera on Screen) outdoor festival begins Friday in Rio de Janeiro.

Escola de Artes Visuais (EVA) do Parque Lage. Image by Jimmy Baikovicius / CC BY-SA 2.0

Through November 29, opera lovers can enjoy thirteen performances in the Escola de Artes Visuais (EVA) do Parque Lage, located in the city’s Jardim Botânico neighborhood. Famous operas such as  “Carmen”, “Tosca”, “Don Giovanni”, “The Barber of Seville”, and “Aida” can be screened for R$20 each. The festival will also feature cultural events and educational activities, including a master class with vocal trainer Raphaël Sikorski. Read more: riotimesonline.com