Raphael Benavides and The Poet's Den Theater and Gallery proudly present soprano and guest curator Darynn Zimmer in two English-language operatic miniatures in East Harlem, the first Little Italy of New York City. Zimmer will be singing Lee Hoiby's "Italian Lesson Opera" and Hugo Weisgall's "The Stronger."

Neither work has been performed in New York in more than 20 years. The performances will take place on Friday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m.; at Poet's Den Gallery and Theater (309 E. 108th St.). Tickets: $30. For more information, visit www.eastharlempresents.org.

Fonte: NIAF