Jonathan Berger: Leonardo
8:00 - 9:30pm
As the world celebrates the genius of Leonardo da Vinci at 500, Jonathan Berger brings the premiere of his new chamber opera—a modern masterwork that invites us into the mind, observations, and boundless curiosity of one of the greatest creative thinkers of all time.
Featuring acclaimed baritone Tyler Duncan (Metropolitan Opera), Stanford University's ensemble-in-residence the St. Lawrence String Quartet, a libretto drawn entirely from da Vinci’s own notebooks, and stunning designs by Gabriel Calatrava, this compelling work invites us to enter da Vinci’s world—one in which we never stop questioning, examining, renewing our intellect, and seeking truths. Have you been neglecting to marvel at the world around you? Experience Leonardo. | The Inflection series is made possible by a generous gift from Eva Colin Usdan and John Usdan to the Inventions and Variations Fund for the Arts. Additional major support for the series is generously provided by The Sidney E. Frank Foundation.