Chamber Opera Chicago: Amahl and the Night Visitors December 5, 2009

Chamber Opera Chicago will open its 2009-2010 Season with its fourth annual presentation of Gian Carlo Menottis classic holiday favorite, 'Amahl and the Night Visitors.' The work tells the story of how a crippled young shepherd boy's life is changed forever when he sees an amazing star in the sky. When Amahl and his mother encounter three kings following the star in their search for a wondrous child, the result is a timeless and inspiring message of how faith, charity, and unselfish love can work miracles. Sung in English with orchestra, featuring dancers from Ensemble Espaol Center for Spanish Dance & Music. A 20 minute program of Christmas carols, sung by a childrens chorus, will begin each performance.