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Tag Archives: Vancouver opera
Very different posters for next season vs this season. I like the one for Traviata the best I think [From Vancouver Opera Blog: New Season, New Look] I do still need to try to get my hands on a Madama … Continue reading
Go see Marriage of Figaro for the comedy, and the singing isn’t bad either
Fine, opera isn’t for everyone, but before you think opera isn’t for you, you need to go see one. Seriously. In the opera world there are a lot of great “first time operas” to attend. My first was Eugene Onegin … Continue reading
Rock Me Amadeus: Marriage of Figaro Opening
Ah Mozart. Love Mozart’s music, but I haven’t been to a Mozart Opera before … until now. The Marriage of Figaro is the second play in a trilogy, Barber of Seville comes first in the series of plays, but as … Continue reading
Nixon has flown home, but there are two more operas yet to come this season
This a a belated post, since Nixon in China closed this weekend, but that’s okay because the two operas I’m most looking forward to are coming up next. I haven’t been to a Mozart opera yet, but I tend to … Continue reading
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Tagged Madama Butterfly, Marriage of Figaro, Mozart, Puccini, Vancouver opera
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There is an old Vulcan proverb “Only Nixon could go to China.” Nixon in China-Overture
It’s not often you can start off a post about opera with a quote from Star Trek. Since the opportunity was there, I just had to take it. Regardless, it’s opening night for Vancouver Opera’s production of Nixon in China, … Continue reading
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Tagged blogger night at the opera, Cultural Olympiad, Nixon in China, Vancouver opera
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Movember Raffle For Dress Rehearsal Tickets For Vancouver Opera’s Presentation of Norma
Let’s see we have Druids, a Priestess out for blood against the Roman army, love, lust, and death. Okay that sounds like an opera to me! It is, in fact, it’s Bellini’s Norma which kicks off Vancouver Opera’s 50th anniversary … Continue reading
Getting a head the opera: Salome
Ah the end of the opera season. I’ve been lucky enough to attend all of the opera’s this season at Vancouver Opera, though tonight is the first time I’m seeing one without Sheila as a member of the cast. Sheila … Continue reading
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Tagged opera, richard strauss, Salome, The Arts, Vancouver opera
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Blogger Night at the Opera: Finale and more pictures
As is tradition, after opening night there is a party backstage to celebrate the night and the performers. Food, drink, and (swoon) the lovely ladies of the the opera. What did I think of Rigoletto? Honestly Carmen is still my … Continue reading
Treachery! Lies! Lust! Just another day at the opera.
With the end of act one … Heck you can you can read the others for a plot synopsis (Kimli, Tanya, Rebecca, So Misguided ), for me this is about Sheila. I came to see her and would have gladly … Continue reading
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Tagged Rigoletto, sheila christie, Social Media, Vancouver opera
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And we begin, Blogger Night at the Opera: Rigoletto commences
We’re all in the house now. Miranda is happily snapping away while the rest of us type our first posts. Well, this is my second of course. Had a quick break for a tour backstage with Tom Wright Dir. of … Continue reading
Tagged Rigoletto, The Arts, Vancouver opera
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Blogger Night at the Opera: Overture
I’m getting ready for Blogger Night at the Opera: Rigoletto and I thought you might like a little behind the scenes insight into preparing for a performance. It’s very important before a performance for a performer to feel ready. Relaxed, … Continue reading
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Tagged opera, Rigoletto, Social Media, The Arts, Vancouver opera
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