Expect one intense hour of opera. Baritone Rod Gilfry sings the narrator alone, a former pianist remembering a master class he shared with two gifted classmates and a young Glenn Gould. The story turns on a friend's suicide, and the tone stays heavy throughout.

Based on Thomas Bernhard's novel, the opera pairs the voice with piano and a small ensemble. It's a serious night out, so bring someone you can talk with afterward.