This performance will mark the first public showing of arias and scenes from Lisa’s new opera-in-progress with librettist Claire Solomon, La Ballonniste, inspired by the life of Mme Elisabeth Thible –– the first woman to ascend in a hot air balloon in 1784 in Lyon, France. Soprano Ariadne Greif introduces us to Mme Thible, while Lisa and baritone Peter Stewart fill out the rest of the cast. Peter sings the role of King Gustave III of Sweden, the balloon’s commissioner and namesake. Andrea Christie of Parhelion Trio returns on piano, and Claire Solomon and dramaturg Cori Ellison will be on hand to give context and lead some discussion.

The Stone at The New School Glass Box Theater, New York NY

'Tickets: $20 at door, cash only