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Finding direction by following Jesus. sec nd pr esby erian Find this booklet and more information online at www.spres.org. 214 Mountain Avenue, SW Roanoke, VA 24016 540-343-3659 [email protected] www.spres.org CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 2019–2020 Table of Contents Introduction to Rally Day 3 Christian Education Calendar 3 Sunday Mornings @ Second 4 Children’s and Youth Music 7 Opportunities for Children,Youth, and Parents 8 Midweek @ Second 9

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Finding direction by following Jesus.sec ndpresby erian

Find this booklet and more information online at www.spres.org.

214 Mountain Avenue, SWRoanoke, VA 24016

540-343-3659 • [email protected]• www.spres.org •

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 2019–2020

Table of ContentsIntroduction to Rally Day 3Christian Education Calendar 3Sunday Mornings @ Second 4Children’s and Youth Music 7Opportunities for Children, Youth, and Parents 8Midweek @ Second 9

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INTRODUCTION TO RALLY DAY

It’s time to celebrate – join us for Rally Day Sunday, September 8! This year’s format is unique, and we are excited to explore the many educational opportu-nities at Second for all ages. Children and youth will meet new Sunday School teachers and visit Sunday School rooms. Adults will enjoy a Rally Day “Open House,” where they will get to travel around to dif-ferent adult Sunday School rooms and meet teachers, see what is to be studied, and visit with old and new friends. A schedule of the morning is as follows:

9:00 a.m. Worship10:00-10:10 a.m. Children & Youth Dismissed to Classrooms10:10-10:20 a.m. Welcome and Overview of Adult Education10:20-10:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School Open House (throughout the building)11:00 a.m. Worship

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CALENDAR 2019-2020

SEPTEMBER• Rally Day: Sun., Sept. 8 (9:00/11:00 a.m. services)

Begin Sunday School; Youth Group; Choirs; Children, Worship, and Wonder (CWW); Chil-dren-at-Worship.

• First Day of Regular Sunday School: Sun., Sept.15• PCC Big Lick Train Tug: Sat., Sept. 21

OCTOBER• College of Elders’ Dinner: Thursday, Oct. 3• All Youth Retreat: Sat.-Sun., Oct. 5-6• World Communion Sunday: Sunday, Oct. 6• Commitment Sunday (Stewardship): Sun., Oct. 13• Preschool Sunday: Sunday, Oct. 20

NOVEMBER• Annual GALS’ Gathering Women’s Retreat: Fri.-

Sat., Nov. 1-2• All Saints’ Sunday: Sunday, Nov. 3• Advent Family Workshop: Sunday, Nov. 24

• Thanksgiving (Office Closed): Th.-Fri., Nov. 28-29DECEMBER

• Advent Begins: Sunday, Dec. 1• Cantata Sunday, Annual Christmas Dinner & Chil-

dren’s Pageant: Sunday, Dec. 8• Christmas Eve: Tuesday, Dec. 24• Christmas Day: Wed., Dec. 25 (Office Closed)

JANUARY• New Year’s Day: Wednesday, Jan. 1 (Office Closed)• CE Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, Jan. 5• Confirmation Sunday: Sunday, Jan. 5

FEBRUARY• Youth Sunday and Senior Recognition: Sun., Feb. 2• Presbytery All Youth Retreat: Fri.-Sat., Feb. 21-22• DR Medical Mission Trip: Sat.-Sat., Feb. 22-29• Ash Wednesday (Lent begins), Kairos Evening

Worship and Study Begin: Wed., Feb. 26MARCH

• Kittye Susan Trent Symposium for Newly Or-dained Ministers: Fri.-Wed., March 27-April 1

APRIL• Palm Sunday: Sunday, April 5• Easter (no Sunday School): Sunday, April 12• Easter Monday (office closed): Monday, April 13

MAY• All Youth Lock In: Sat.-Sun., May 2-3• Last day of SS & CWW: Sunday, May 17• Memorial Day (office closed): Monday, May 25• Pentecost: Sunday, May 31

JUNE• Picnic Sunday: Sunday, June 7• Evening VBS: Sun.-Wed., June 14-17• DR Bibles and Bricks Mission Trip: Sat.-Sat., June

20-27• Montreat Worship & Music Conference: Sun.-Sat.,

June 28-July 4JULY

• Morning VBS: Mon.-Th., July 20-23AUGUST

• Sr. High Montreat Youth Conference: Sun.-Sat., August 2-8

View the online calendar:www.spres.org/connect/calendar/

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WELCOME TO

SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

WORSHIP • LEARNING • FELLOWSHIP • SERVICE

• If you have any questions about the church, please visit www.spres.org, call us at 540-343-3659, or email [email protected].

• The church building is entirely handicap-accessible, and the elevator makes it possible to reach all three levels with ease.

• Second Presbyterian Church is honored to offer an excellent preschool program, expanded to provide full-day options for those who need it. If you would like information, visit www.sprespreschool.com or call 540-342-6405. We maintain a waiting list to fill enrollment vacancies.

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• The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) • Ten Men Healed (Luke 17:11-19) • Woman at the Well (John 4:1-42) • Love is … (1 Corinthians 13)

4th and 5th Grade Faith in Action(Second Floor)Each week during Sunday School, 4th & 5th graders will gather together to learn about God’s Word for their lives. Once a month, they will have the opportunity to put God’s Words to action, as they join together in mission as the 4th & 5th Grade Faith in Action Mission Club! This class will use Connect curriculum, which walks through key Old Testament and New Testa-ment Bible stories each year, in a two-year cycle.

Classes For Youth6th and 7th Grade Middle School Class(The Intersection)Sixth and seventh graders will explore faith and build upon the basics they learned as children, connecting scripture with their daily lives. This fall, the class will be using the PC(USA)’s Faith Questions curriculum to respond to real faith questions posed by Presbyterian youth from across the denomination. Each unit encourages young people to look to Scripture, as well as our faith traditions, in relevant and responsive ways.

8th Grade Confirmation Class(The Intersection)Confirmation means study and commitment to the major teachings of the Christian faith. The class will be following the Confirm Not Conform confirmation curriculum, which helps youth claim their place in the priesthood of all believers. By engaging youth in Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience, Confirm Not Conform empowers youth for ministry. Teachers and mentors build important and lasting relationships with the

young people of this class, and work as a team to support and love these students throughout this season and beyond.

9th-12th Grade Senior High Breakfast Club(Library)The Senior High Breakfast Club is a conversa-tion-based class focused on scripture and how it relates to our everyday lives. In the spring, the class will learn about the traditions and worship of Presbyterians and will also explore different denominations, even visiting worship at a few other nearby churches. If students can’t be present every week, we still encourage them to come whenever they are able. Volunteers often provide breakfast, so come hungry!

Classes for AdultsJourney Through the Bible(Trent Classroom)Facilitators: Doug Althouse, Dick Hodges, Edie Naugh-ton, John Saunders, George WilsonThis fall, the Journey class asks the question, where do we go when we die? N.T. Wright’s provocative study explores “life after death,” providing a mag-isterial defense of literal bodily resurrection–and how belief in this cen-tral tenet of the church affects working for God’s kingdom in the here and now. Additional stud-ies this year include N.T. Wright’s Jesus: The New Way, a faithful look at historic Christianity, and The New Testament You Never Knew, a behind-the-scenes tour of the story of the New Testament.

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SUNDAY MORNINGS @ SECONDMeet & Greet (9:30-9:55 a.m.)

Classes for all ages (10:00-10:45 a.m.)

Nurseries(Infant, Toddler, 2’s and 3’s Rooms, near Fellowship Hall)Nursery Coordinator: Ruth RobertsonThe nursery is open and available for infants and toddlers during both morning worship services and Sunday School. During the Sunday School hour, volunteer teachers lead toddlers and the 2’s and 3’s in a special age-appropriate class. Nursery staff and volunteers are under the nursery coordinator’s supervision.

During WorshipChildren, Worship, and Wonder (CWW)(Pre-K-1st Grade, Second Floor)Volunteer Coordinator: Alice LightDuring the Sunday School year, children ages pre-k through first grade enjoy their own special time of worship and wonder at CWW. Following the Children’s Time during the 11:00 a.m. worship, children are excused to the Children’s Worship Center on the second floor. They learn the stories of our faith and worship God in a setting and style geared toward their needs and stages of devel-opment. Biblical stories are told in the context of a worship experience that includes singing, response time, and “the feast.” We hope this will nurture their innate sense of wonder, as they develop a sense of awe and reverence for wor-ship. For more information, contact Alice Light ([email protected]).

Classes For ChildrenPreschool(4-year-old Sunday School, near Fellowship Hall)Children will enjoy learning about God’s Word through many different learning styles. Teachers work with children using age-appropriate lessons and play, through art, music, and storytelling. This class will use curriculum which walks through key Old Testament and New Testament Bible stories each year.

The River (K-3rd Grade)(Second Floor)Volunteer Coordinator: Maria Blackshaw

Younger elemen-tary aged children will enjoy our Workshop Rota-tion Model Sunday School, called The River, a name the children chose themselves. Using the Spark Rotation

curriculum, kindergarten through third graders will spend four weeks on a Bible story and visit different workshops each week in order to expe-rience the same story from different perspec-tives. The workshops include “MArts” (Music & Arts), “God’s Table” (Cooking), “Holy Word, Holy Motion” (Bible Storytelling through games and drama), and “Holy Explosion” (Science). This year, The River will study the following units:

• Wandering in the Wilderness (Exodus 16:1- 18, 17:1-7, 20:1-17) • The Battle of Jericho (Joshua 6:1-20) • Ruth (Ruth 1:1-22, 2:1-17) • Advent & Christmas • A Storm (Matthew 8:23-27)

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faith, and lessons will cover basics on the Bible, creeds, sacraments, and topics which may have been ignored or lost in the mists of time.Begins: September 15.

POP-UP Sunday School(Fellowship Hall, first Sundays)Facilitators: Varied Gather the first Sunday of the month for POP-UP Sunday School. Drop in for an interesting topic or guest speaker. Topics will include updates from our mission partners, stories from the history of Second, religion in art, and other important topics facing the modern church.• October 6: Children’s Bibles: Biblical Stories

Embellished, Abridged, Annotated, and Illustrated Presenter: Dr. David Howell Children’s Bibles have been some of the best-selling and most influential publications in religious education. More than simple re-tellings of Bible stories for children, they offer interpretations of these stories through the interplay of image and text. In this ses- sion, we’ll look at some selected biblical stories to explore not only what they teach children about the Bible, but what we can learn about the morality and theological orthodoxy assumed by the children Bibles’ authors and the times in which they lived.

Believing & Belonging(Hospitality Room, Seasonal)Facilitator: Dr. George AndersonJoin our senior minister Dr. George Anderson for a seasonal two-week class on what it means to be a Presbyterian, and what it means to be a member of Second Presbyterian Church. This is a great class for visitors and new members. Fall Dates: September 22 and 29.

Special Sunday School Series: Christian Truths in Middle-earth(Hospitality Room, Seasonal)Facilitator: Carter BrothersCome learn what Hobbits, Elves, wizards, and rings from Tolkien’s great story The Lord of the Rings have to teach us about being 21st century Christians! Starting Nov. 3, Carter Brothers will lead an eight-part, multi-media series on the Christian truths embedded in the soil of Middle-earth. While Carter’s last Tolkien class looked for Lenten points of connection with the story, this time we’ll look for Advent and Christ-mas reflections and connections to help us have a more meaningful Christmas season. Here is an easy one: Tolkien worked out the calendar so that the Fellowship departed Rivendell on Christmas Day! Whether you are new to Tolkien or fluent in conversational Elvish, this class will help you find deeper meaning in both Tolkien’s story and our Christian story.Dates: Sundays, Nov. 3-Dec. 22.

Children’s ChoirsOn Sunday evenings from 5:00-6:15 p.m. Sep-tember 8-May 3, children are invited to gather for dinner in the Fellowship Hall and then join in one of our three children’s choirs upstairs in the Children’s Music Suite:

• Preschool/Kindergarten Choir (4 by 9-1-19). Directors: Alison Conte & Sally Nichols.

• 1st and 2nd Grade Choir Director: Nichole Booker.

• 3rd through 5th Grade Choir Director: Kristen Smith. Accompanist: Pattie Clevenger.

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CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH MUSIC

The Open Door Class(Session Room)Facilitators: Karen Carter, Cheryl Crowell, Barry Hol-man, Therry Neilsen-Steinhardt, Bruce Stockburger

This year, the Open Door class will study three books that com-bine the theme of diversity of the Bible and wisdom literature, as well as focusing on other faith

traditions for the lessons they can teach us. The fall will begin with Peter Enns’ book, How the Bible Actually Works. Enns explores how an ancient, ambiguous, and diverse book leads us to wisdom rather than easy answers. A logical follow up to Enns, the class will read Rachel Held Evans’ Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again. Held Evans, a storytell-er, addresses many questions she has had in try-ing to understand the Bible and how it should be read. The year will end with a discussion of Bar-bara Brown Taylor’s new book, Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others. Holy Envy contemplates the myriad ways other people and traditions en-counter the Transcendent. Troubled and inspired by what she learns, Brown Taylor returns to her own tradition for guidance, finding new meaning in old teachings that have too often been used to exclude religious strangers instead of embracing the divine challenges they present. Re-imagining some central stories from the religion she knows best, she takes heart in how often God chooses outsiders to teach insiders how out-of-bounds God really is.

Covenant Conversation(Reading Room)Facilitators: Cindy Appel, Emily Connelly, Jeff Hobbs, Robin Hobbs, Cindy WatersDo you enjoy learning and seeking spiritual growth through open dialogue and discussion of tough topics? This fall, the Covenant Conversa-

tion class seeks to mix things up with a series of topics selected to explore major theological is-sues and current spiritual learnings found in well-known Christian stories and symbols. We will journey through our own Heritage Hall, take a scriptural look at the angels and devils that shape us, take a deep dive into how Jesus experienced temptation in the desert, take a modern-day look at the symbolism of the Nativity, study the history and meaning of the Lords’ Prayer, and embark on a journey to find hope together in God’s promises.

Wired Word(Café)Facilitator: Miranda Moore Karl Barth is said to have said, “We must hold the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other.” Are you interested for a way to relate scripture and faith to the world around you? The Wired Word class takes on the good, the bad, and the ugly each week, as it tackles a wide variety of current events through the lens of faithful discernment. Each week includes biblical study, discussion, and fellowship with others on the Christian journey, seeking to be conscientious disciples, aware of the world around them. Come for coffee, and stay for meaningful conver-sation.

Confirm Not Conform - for Adults(Intersection, Fall Series)Facilitator: Scott CrawfordGeared toward the parents of confirmands, this eight-week companion class will parallel parts of what our 8th grade youth will be learning in con-firmation this year. Participants will be invited to ask questions they have always wanted to ask and explore their faith from an adult perspective. The emphasis will be on building an authentic

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to join us for a special presentation focusing on early faith formation. The Rev. Elizabeth N.H. Link and Dr. Jennifer Powell will offer information on stages of faith development and resources for teaching the Christian faith at home. Beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. This pro-gram will meet in conjunction with Children’s Choir from 5:00-6:15 p.m. Childcare will also be provided. RSVP to the church (540-343-3659) by Sept. 9 to register your child for nursery care.

Kids’ FellowshipThird Saturdays, 6:30-8:30p.m.(The Intersection)Coordinators: Morgan and Jeff MorrisChildren in 4k through 5th grade are invited to The Intersection on the third Sunday of the month for an evening fellowship activity. Events include movies, game night, and other fun events. The first Kids’ Fellowship will be on Sept. 21.

Young Adult MinistryEvery other Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.(Locations Vary)The Young Adult Ministry is a vibrant group of men and women in their 20s and 30s – the group loves eating good food and enjoying conversation with each other. Every other Wednesday evening the Young Adults group gathers, either in some-one’s home for dinner or out for a fun event. We typically meet at 6:30 p.m. and always make time for fellowship, Bible study, and conversation. Weekly details for all Young Adult Events are sent out via email. If you would like to join the email list, please contact Rachel Thompson ([email protected]).

Discipleship ClassThursdays, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

(Trent Classroom)Facilitator: Therry Neilsen-SteinhardtThe Thursday afternoon Discipleship class will be studying Old Testament, a DVD class from The Great Courses led by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine. Dr. Levine is University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt University Divin-ity School and the College of Arts and Sciences. A widely sought-after speaker and favorite at the Chautauqua Institution, she has given hundreds of talks on biblical topics to both academic and nonacademic audiences, including church, syn-agogue, and community groups throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Begins: September 12.

Hungry WomenThursdays, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon(Session Room)Facilitators: Elizabeth Link and Nancy MorrisWe know that gratitude is good, but many of us find it hard to sustain a meaningful life of grate-fulness. Four out of five Americans report feeling gratitude on a regular basis, but those private feelings seem disconnected from larger concerns of our public lives. In her new book, Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks, cultural ob-server and theologian Diana Butler Bass takes on this “gratitude gap” and offers up surprising, rele-vant, and powerful insights to practice gratitude. With honest stories and heartrending examples from history and her own life, Bass reclaims gratitude as a path to greater connection with God, with others, with the world, and even with our own selves. Join us for this special seven-week book study.Fall Schedule: Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 4, and 14.

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Youth MusicOn scheduled Sundays before a performance from 11:00 a.m.-12 noon, youth are invited to re-hearse for Choir and/or Instrumental Ensemble upstairs in the Youth Music Room.*Two years of experience on band or orchestral instrument required.Director: Kristen Smith. Accompanist: Pattie Clevenger. Contact: [email protected].

Montreat Worship & Music ConferenceEach year during the last week of June, we attend the Montreat Worship and Music Conference in the beautiful mountains of Montreat, NC. This time of fellowship is always a blessing spiritual-ly and musically. Open to children, youth, and adults. For more information, contact Children’s and Youth Music Director, Kristen Smith([email protected]).

Youth GroupOn Sunday nights from 5:00-6:30 p.m., The Inter-section is bursting with activity! Youth (grades 6-12) gather weekly to enjoy food, fun, fellow-ship, and Bible study. This year, our Youth Group theme is “20/20: Be Thou My Vision.” We will focus on understanding how God sees us, and how God calls us to see the world. Each evening begins at 5:00 p.m. with a meal, so come hungry and ready for fun.

High School Midweek MannaMidweek Manna is a Wednesday night gathering for Senior High girls looking for a break during their hectic weeks. The girls are fed physically with a delicious meal and spiritually/emotional-ly with devotions, crafts, or games. This group

meets in private homes every other Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:00 p.m., beginning Septem-ber 11. Upcoming dates for the 2019-2020 year are listed below. For more information, contact Rachel Thompson ([email protected]).

High School Midweek Manna Dates: September 11 January 8 September 25 January 22 October 9 February 5 October 23 February 19 November 6 March 4 November 20 March 18 December 4 April 1 April 15 April 29 May 13

Talking with Our Children: A Class for Parents and GrandparentsScheduled Sundays at 5:00 p.m.(Reading Room)It can be hard to broach difficult subjects with our children and grandchildren. As Christians, however, we know we have a role to play in shaping young children’s hearts as they grow to encounter difficult realities in our world. Each evening, join this group of adults exploring ways to equip themselves to have difficult but import-ant conversations with the children in their lives about faith, care for the environment, ways to treat our neighbors, and other important issues for today. Come for every class, or join in for particular discussions you are interested in. This class meets in conjunction with our children’s choir and youth group schedules, and will begin in October.

Nurturing Faith and SpiritSunday, Sept. 15 at 5:00 p.m.(Session Room)Parents of children ages 0-6 years old are invited

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN,YOUTH, AND PARENTS

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3. Richard Wagner, TannhaüserWith Spas Wenkoff, Gwyneth Jones as both Elisabeth and Venus, Bernd Weikl, Hans Sotin.Orchestra and Chorus of the Bayreuth Festival 1978.Conducted by Colin Davis. The plot centers on the struggle between sacred and profane love, and redemption through love. It borrows from the legend of a storied singing contest. The details include Tannhauser’s struggle to find release from the Roman goddess Venus’ hall. Rest assured that love conquers all and, by the end, everyone’s souls are suitably redeemed by the power of true love.

– Special Event – At the River: Profiles in Quiet CourageWednesday, Nov. 6, 6:00-7:30 p.m.(Fellowship Hall)A documentary is in post-production about young Presbyterian Ministers of the deep south in the 1960s who were brave and bold enough to speak out for Civil Rights, bringing condem-nation within the church, threats to their lives and at the cost of some of their jobs. Among the twenty ministers who were interviewed were Dick Harbison, who now lives in Lynchburg, and Eade Anderson, who once served as the Interim Minister at Second Presbyterian Church (also, George Anderson’s father). On Wednesday, November 6, their interviews will be aired in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Then they, as well as the director and producer of the documenta-ry (Carolyn Crowder and Rod Murphy) will be open to question and answer.

Rev. J. Eade Anderson Rev. Dick Harbison

Kairos: καιρός2020: Wednesdays in LentBeginning with Ash Wednesday, February 26, join us for weekly Lenten evening worship (6:00-6:30 p.m.) in Kirk Hall, followed by an opportunity for study.

2020 Dates for Kairos Worship & Study will be:• Feb. 26• March 4• March 11• March 18• March 25• April 1

Buildings and BeliefWednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.(Fellowship Hall)Facilitator: George AndersonEarly in his sabbatical, Dr. Anderson spent his time reading books in architecture and theology. He will share some of his insights and, using a PowerPoint presentation, conduct a theological tour of two sacred places… one of which is Second Presbyterian Church. Each program will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end by 7:30 p.m.Fall Schedule: Sept. 11, 18, and 25.

Contemplative Prayer GroupTuesdays, 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m.(Congregational Care Office)Facilitators: Cathy Shoulders and Jamie WaldropJoin this small group of seekers for the weekly experience of contemplative prayer. Explore spiritual practices, both ancient and new, such as Lectio Divina, praying with beads, and prayer labyrinths. All are welcome in this life-giving practice.

Sacred and Profane Part Deux: An Exploration of the Sacred in Opera10 Wednesdays this fall, 1:00-2:10 p.m.(Session Room)Facilitator: Therry Neilsen-SteinhardtOpera used to be a huge part of popular culture. Rise Stephens and Richard Tucker performed the last act of Carmen on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1954. Musical and theatrical allusions found their way into Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd, who mem-orably sang, “Oh Bwoonhilde, you so wuvely!” This fall, we invite you to join member Therry Neilsen-Steinhardt to reencounter glorious singing, drama, and sublime stagecraft. Therry passionately believes there is something for everyone in opera, and this ten-week exploration

is the perfect way to encounter so much of what the genre has in store. This fall, the opera lineup she has planned represents profound works that plumb the ways in which this art form brings us face to face with the divine in ourselves and on the stage.

1. Giuseppe Verdi, NabuccoWith Orchestra and Chorus of the Metropolitan Opera. Conducted by James Levine.The story of the opera concerns the madness of Nebuchad-nezzar and the scheming of his two daughters, Fenina and Abigaille. While Verdi’s music shows strong influ-ence from both the bel canto composers Bellini and Donizetti, his own voice emerges steadily throughout. The opera is rarely performed, but is always a tremendous success when it does make the stage, combining bloodcurdling chal-lenges for the soprano voice and a deeply satisfy-ing mad scene for the baritone lead.

2. Jules Massenet, ThaïsWith Renée Fleming, Thomas Hampson, Michael Schade, Alain Vernhes et al.Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet of the Metropolitan Opera. Conducted by Jesús López-Cobos.Miss Fleming’s costumes by Christian LaCroix.Thais was an apocryphal historical character from early Christianity’s refuge in the deserts of North Africa. The novelist Anatole France wrote a scandalous anticlerical novel about her and the lovesick monk who attempts to save her soul and perishes in the attempt, and he was enchant-ed when his novel was adapted by the popular composer, Jules Massenet.

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