# Event Details - **Event Name**: Independent Opera Company opens its fourteenth season with Fair at the Sorotchintsy by Mussorgsky - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 pm – Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 10:30 pm - **Event Description**: IOC’s Production Marks the US Premiere of this Rarely Performed Russian Opera and continues the company’s mission to share rarely heard operas with Los Angeles audiences. Independent Opera Company (IOC) is thrilled to begin its 14th season with something truly special: the US premiere of Modest Mussorgsky’s charming and rarely performed opera The Fair at Sorochyntsi. Based on a story by Nikolai Gogol, this lighthearted work brings to life the joy, humor, and color of village life—filled with young love, mischievous characters, and even a touch of mystery. The music sparkles with folk-inspired melodies and includes the famous Night on Bald Mountain. The opera will be preformed concert-style, with piano accompaniment. Though unfinished at Mussorgsky’s death, this opera was later completed in a version faithful to his vision. Beloved abroad, it will now be heard in the US for the very first time—right here in Los Angeles! The Fair at Sorochyntsi has been performed in Russia and other Russian speaking regions however, we believe it has never been performed in the US. We are especially excited to present this work, as it serves as a kind of cultural bridge between Russian and Ukrainian culture, with some of the opera sounding more Ukrainian than Russian. The opera will be performed concert-style with piano accompaniment at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall 11555 National Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064. Two performances only: November 14 & 15 at 7:30 PM. Cast Phil Meyer, Alexis Wesley, Jessica Berns, David Ingram, Timothy Simon, Ethan Miller, Alex Perkins, Niko Murakami (cover), Chester Roi Perez-Bingham (cover) Chorus Chelsy Cordon , Maureen Mihalik, Niko Murakami, Bianca Galicia, Laura Jackson Production Stage Director: Liza Barskaya Artistic/Music Director: Galina Barskaya - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/culver-city/independent-opera-company-opens-its-fourteenth-season-with-fair-at-the-sorotchintsy-by-mussorgsky/200029085474013 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 42 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Culver City - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: St Andrew's Lutheran Church 11555 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064 - **lat**: 34.024039287468 - **long**: -118.43664203104 - **full address**: St Andrew's Lutheran Church 11555 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, 11555 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064-3827, United States, Culver City ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Independent Opera Company opens its fourteenth season with Fair at the Sorotchintsy by Mussorgsky - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/00f186c6c2d510eccb6214bfe0cbf7b577364de7d45ce70d5122c9c626bceec7-rimg-w1200-h444-dccf9631-gmir?v=1762401017 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Independent Opera Company opens its fourteenth season with Fair at the Sorotchintsy by Mussorgsky being held? - **A:** Independent Opera Company opens its fourteenth season with Fair at the Sorotchintsy by Mussorgsky takes place on Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 10:30 pm at St Andrew's Lutheran Church 11555 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, 11555 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064-3827, United States, Culver City. - **Q**: Who is organizing Independent Opera Company opens its fourteenth season with Fair at the Sorotchintsy by Mussorgsky? - **A:** Independent Opera Company opens its fourteenth season with Fair at the Sorotchintsy by Mussorgsky is organized by Independent Opera Company. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Independent Opera Company opens its fourteenth season with Fair at the Sorotchintsy by Mussorgsky is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Culver City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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