Cincinnati Opera is pleased to welcome composer Daniel Catán to share his thoughts on his critically acclaimed work, Florencia en el Amazonas. This opera follows the life of the heroine, Florencia, an opera singer who embarks on a mystical journey down the Amazon River. Cincinnati Opera will present the regional premiere of Florencia in July 2008.

Thursday, May 29, 7:00 p.m.
CCM, Werner Recital Hall
W. Corry Street at Jefferson Ave., Clifton
(Parking available in garage below CCM)

About Daniel Catán
Daniel Catán, Latin America's pre-eminent living composer, was born in Mexico City in 1949. He spent his first 14 years in Mexico, then relocated to England to study philosophy and music. After several years at Sussex and Southampton, Catán moved to the United States, where he earned his Ph.D. at Princeton under the tutelage of Milton Babbitt. He returned to Mexico City in 1977 to rediscover his Spanish-speaking roots, serving as music administrator at the Palace of Fine Arts. In 1994, San Diego Opera premiered his opera Rappaccini's Daughter, and in 1996 his Florencia en el Amazonas received its world premiere at Houston Grand Opera. He is currently working on a commission for L.A. Opera.

Admission is free, but reservations are requested. Please call (513) 241-2742.