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Category Archives: Opera
From Freischütz to Resurrection
Our run of Der Freischütz at West Bay Opera concluded on Sunday. The innovative direction by Yuval Sharon had its fans and its detractors, but the singing was pretty well universally praised. As a member of the chorus, I was … Continue reading
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Coming Up: An American "Der Freischütz"
Yesterday was our first staging rehearsal for West Bay Opera‘s upcoming production of Der Freischütz. I was already excited about getting the opportunity to perform this German masterwork that is rarely done in the USA. The cast is fabulous, full … Continue reading
Coming Up: The Marriage of Figaro
If you are in the East Bay this weekend, here’s the best music deal of the year. Come to see Open Opera’s free performances of Mozart’s masterpiece Le nozze di Figaro at the John Hinkel Park amphitheater in Berkeley. Performances … Continue reading
Coming Up: Madama Butterfly
There is a reason why some operas are so beloved and so often performed. While there are many great operas in the world, in and out of the repertoire, some works go beyond with a transcendent synthesis of music and … Continue reading
October / November Performances
It’s been a while since posting because things have been very busy with both MusicXML work and performances. I can’t write about the MusicXML work at this point, but the performances went great. Dr. Faustus Lights the Lights got … Continue reading
Coming Up: Doctor Faustus Lights the Lights
In two weeks, I will be singing Mephistopheles in the staged premiere of David Ahlstrom’s opera Doctor Faustus Lights the Lights, on a libretto by Gertrude Stein. This is a production of City College of San Francisco‘s Music and Theatre … Continue reading
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Coming Up: Carmen
JoAnn’s next performance will be in West Bay Opera’s production of Carmen, where she will sing in the chorus. Sarah Barber sings the title role. I have not heard her before, but the chorus is saying great things about her. … Continue reading
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The Demon Barber of Fremont
So reads the headline of Janos Gerberen’s rave review of Fremont Opera’s Il barbiere di Siviglia at San Francisco Classical Voice. He did not mention the chorus other than to say that we were not large, but there were only … Continue reading
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