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Join me on Sunday, March 22nd for a special evening at the LA Opera as we experience Akhnaten by Philip Glass at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

This is the final performance night, and tickets are limited and selling out soon. If you’re interested, please RSVP and submit payment as early as possible.

To attend, please add yourself to the waitlist. The event is not full — this is simply how the RSVP and payment process is set up. Once payment is received, you’ll be moved to “Going.”

Please note that opera events are typically more expensive, and this performance runs approximately 3 hours with two intermissions.

We’ll plan to meet as a group at 1 PM to arrive early, make sure no one gets lost, and allow time to mingle. Show starts at 2 PM.

There may also be a pre-show lunch gathering (details TBD).

Cost: $115 per person

We’ll aim to secure the best available balcony seats within this price range.

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🎭 About the Opera

Akhnaten is a visually stunning, minimalist opera by Philip Glass based on the life of Pharaoh Akhenaten of ancient Egypt — a ruler who attempted one of history’s earliest religious revolutions by introducing monotheism.

Rather than a traditional, dialogue-heavy plot, the opera focuses on ideas, atmosphere, and transformation, blending music, movement, and symbolism into a meditative experience.

🏺 The Story (Briefly)

Rise: Akhnaten becomes pharaoh and replaces Egypt’s old religion with the worship of Aten, the sun god

Vision: His idealistic dream of peace and spiritual unity unfolds, highlighted by the famous Hymn to the Sun

Fall: Political and religious forces push back, his city is destroyed, and history moves on

🎶 What to Expect

Hypnotic, repetitive minimalist music
Sung in ancient languages (Egyptian, Akkadian, Hebrew)

More ritual-like and visual than narrative-driven

Meditative, immersive, and emotionally subtle

🧠 Themes

Power vs. belief • Radical change vs. tradition • The cost of idealism • How history remembers visionaries

✨ Why It Matters

Akhnaten is part of Philip Glass’s Portrait Trilogy, alongside Einstein on the Beach and Satyagraha, exploring how bold ideas can reshape the world.

If you enjoy modern opera, minimalist music, or immersive artistic experiences, this is a truly unique night at the opera.

Important Notes:

  • Everyone starts on the waitlist; once payment is confirmed, you’ll be moved to “Going.”
  • Secure your spot by signing up and submitting payment immediately — sign-ups close after the first 14 paid and confirmed RSVPs. Limited to 14 people for this event.

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