Posts Tagged ‘opera’
NYIOP SAN FRANCISCO 2010
Americolor Opera Alliance – 3kings and a PRINCE
Americolor Opera Alliance Presents
“3kings and a PRINCE” by Sharon J. Willis
Friday, December 18th at 8:00 P.M. and Sunday, Dec 20th at 5:00 P.M.
Starring
Mel Foster, Samuel Martin, Parker Burton and Wendel Stephens
at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center
3181 Rainbow Dr., Decatur, GA, 30034
for ticket information:
404-917-4137
This is an opera based on the nativity stories found in the Bible. It is becoming an Atlanta Christmas tradition. Don’t miss it.
For more information visit the Americolor Opera Alliance web site.
NYIOP New York Auditions
NYIOP New York Auditions from November 29th – December 2nd in NYC.
I am posting the information below from an email sent to me by NYIOP International.
You can go to their site and put yourself on the mailing list. The email updates seem to provide more information than their web site, or at least it seems that it is easier to find the information in their emails. If you are interested in the auditions, I’d encourage you to read this entire post.
Here is the complete information about the upcoming NYIOP New York Auditions from November 29th – December 2nd in NYC!
The NYIOP PREVIEW Auditions will take place on November 29-30 at NOLA Studios and will be attended by two North American companies, two or three European companies and a panel of agencies as well. The final two days of the auditions (Dec 1-2) will take place on the stage of Merkin Concert Hall and be attended by the entire panel of companies attending and probably a few more along the way! You will also note the repertoire to be cast for this session is finally in, see below. The fee is $395.00.
There is still a limited number of spots left in the PREVIEW auditions. Don’t miss it!
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Opera Scenes: “Amahl and the Night Visitors”
Friday, November 20, 2009 – 6:00 PM Park St. Music and Art Complex
Saturday, November 21, 2009 – 4:00 PM Park St. Music and Art Complex
Location Info: The Park St. Music and Art Complex is located at 793 Park St., S.W., Atlanta, GA 30310
“Porgy and Bess” in San Francisco
Some friends of mine are singing in the current production of “Porgy and Bess” playing in San Francisco at The War Memorial Opera House this month. I just read a glowing review in The San Francisco Chronical. Looks like the ticket holders are in for a real treat.
I heard that the production is sold out. “Porgy and Bess” seems always to sell well. I hope that the singers are treated well.
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- The Life And Music Of Samuel BarberIn the middle of the 20th century, when composers were writing with angularity and dissonance, Barber forged his own lyrical, romantic style. By the time he was 26, he'd composed the iconic Adagio for Strings. […]
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