The MERWIN CONSERVANCY Presents A Talk with LEILEHUA LANZILOTTI In The Green Room Series, Washington Place, Honolulu, HI

A finalist for the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Music, Lanzilotti will speak about Lili`u, a new opera celebrating the legacy of the last Queen of Hawai`i. Set in 1895, when Queen Lili`uokalani was imprisoned for almost a year in`Iolani Palace, Lili`u tells the story of the Queen’s life at a time of great upheaval. Lanzilotti will share excerpts from her libretto, sourced entirely from the writings of Lili`uokalani—including her newly published bilingual diaries, historical research, and in particular, the seven prison songs.

General admission tickets are $25 (plus applicable fees). Student tickets are $10 (plus applicable fees). 

If you are interested in helping us bring these programs to our Hawai`i community, The Merwin Conservancy invites you to become a Green Room Patron with a donation of $250 per person.  Patrons are invited to a pre-event reception. We will also reserve a ticket for you in our preferred seating area. 

Washington Place, Honolulu

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6:30 PM

The MERWIN CONSERVANCY Presents A Talk with LEILEHUA LANZILOTTI In The Green Room Series, Maui Arts & Cultures Center, Kahului, Maui, HI.

A finalist for the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Music, Lanzilotti will speak about Lili`u, a new opera celebrating the legacy of the last Queen of Hawai`i. Set in 1895, when Queen Lili`uokalani was imprisoned for almost a year in`Iolani Palace, Lili`u tells the story of the Queen’s life at a time of great upheaval. Lanzilotti will share excerpts from her libretto, sourced entirely from the writings of Lili`uokalani—including her newly published bilingual diaries, historical research, and in particular, the seven prison songs.

General admission tickets are $25 (plus applicable fees). Student tickets are $10 (plus applicable fees). 

If you are interested in helping us bring these programs to our Hawai`i community, The Merwin Conservancy invites you you to become a Green Room Patron with a donation of $250 per person. Patrons are invited to a pre-event reception. We will also reserve a ticket for you in our preferred seating area. 

Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Maui

Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 6 PM