Special Guest Lecture by Thomas Holliday

The Tri-Valley’s own professional opera company, Livermore Valley Opera (LVO), is thrilled to host a special guest lecture by Thomas Holliday, the authorized biographer of American composer, Carlisle Floyd, on September 14 at 7pm at the Bothwell Arts Center in Livermore. Seating is limited, advance reservations are requested (info@LVOpera.com) and tickets will be $10 each at the door.

Holliday will share with the LVO community some fascinating details about the composer, known as “Father of American Opera,” and speak about his book entitled Falling Up: The Days and Nights of Carlisle Floyd (Syracuse University Press, 2013). A limited number of Holliday’s books will also be on hand for sale at $30 per copy. This author’s guest appearance also promises to offer unique insights into and a preview of LVO’s own upcoming production OF MICE AND MEN.