OPERA America's new Salon Series: Exploring American Voices features live performances of American opera and songs in the intimate setting of the OPERA America office. Presented in collaboration with our publisher members, the Salon Series showcases the diverse and unique voices of today's most distinguished composers.

The first event will take place on December 3, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. and will feature soprano Lauren Flanigan performing Thomas Pasatieri's Lady Macbeth (text from Shakespeare, selected by the composer) and Before Breakfast (libretto by Frank Corsaro). The event is presented in collaboration with the Theodore Presser Company. The composer will be in attendance, and CDs of his work will be available for purchase. A reception follows.

Admission is free; please R.S.V.P. to José Rincón at JRincon@operaamerica.org by November 26.