An Opera for All

As another installation of Cleveland Public Theatre’s Opera Per Tutti (opera for all) program, tonight’s performance of La Rondine (The Swallow) aims to please with its romantic overtones in a story of true love. Composed by the opera great Giacomo Puccini, the story of love found, and ultimately lost, in mid-1800s Paris takes listeners to the height of Romanticism. Like most operas, La Rondine is not particularly known for its overly complex story. Regardless, it is considered a musical masterpiece with motifs that pull at the heartstrings. Tonight’s performance starts at 7:30 and there’s a second showing this Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $28. (Stoops)