Livermore Valley Opera Presents
Die Fledermaus - March 13-21, 2010
The Adler Fellows - April 11, 2010
Opera in the Vineyard - August 1, 2010
Don Giovanni - October 2010
Madama Butterfly - March 2011
"Die Fledermaus"
(The Bat) by Johann Strauss
English translation by Marcie Stapp.
Gala Reception & Opening Night
March 13, 2010
5pm Gala
($50 ticket purchased separately) |
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7pm Lecture
(included in ticket price)
8pm curtain
Press Release (PDF) |
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March 14th
Additional performances & dates:
March 14, 20 and 21
Cast
Rosalinda - Stephanie Cook & Jessica Siena (double cast)
Eisenstein - Daniel Ebbers
Adele - Jillian Boye & Susanna Jimenez (double cast)
Alfred - David Gustafson
Dr. Falke - Igor Vieira
Dr. Blind - Michael Desnoyers
Prince Orlovsky - Cybele Gouverneur
Frank - Sascha Joggerst
Frosch - Michael Crozier
Ida - Meghan McGovern
Chorus and Dancers
"Die Fledermaus" (The Bat) is a delightful operetta by Johann Strauss, full of lively music and a witty, humorous plot with well-defined characters. Eisenstein prepares to bid his wife, Rosalinda, farewell. Through the incompetence of his lawyer he has been sentenced to spend eight days in the town jail. Although the situation is seemingly tragic, Eisenstein, his wife, and their ambitious maid, Adele, have devised their individual ways to get the most out of the situation. The evening continues with Prince Orlovsky giving a magnificent ball. New friends and repaired relationships occur with twists and turns and plenty of preposterous, funny situations. And how does this end? With all the complications solved, everybody joins in singing a toast in praise of champagne!
The Adler Fellows - Two One-Act Operas
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Livermore Valley Opera proudly presents
The San Francisco Opera Adler Fellows
"Rivalries"
Two One-Act Operas
April 11, 2010 2 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore
Livermore Valley Opera proudly presents the San Francisco Opera Center Adler Fellows in the premiere of “Rivalries” on April 11 at 2pm at the Bankhead Theatre in Livermore. These talented young artists will perform two one-act operas about the rivalries and struggles of love and competition. Hugo Weisgall’s The Stronger is a bitter rivalry of love and Mozart’s The Impresario is a competition for the perfect role.
Tickets are $25-$45. A food and wine reception follows the performance with Adler Artists, Opera Center Staff, and LVO Company in attendance for a separate $25 ticket. This event is a fundraiser for LVO.
Cast
Ryan Belongie | Susannah Biller | Leah Crocetto |Sara Gartland | Austin Kness | Maya Lahyani
Pianists
Allen Perriello - "The Impresario"
Tamara Sanikidze - "The Stronger"
Synopsis
The Impressario by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
A theater manager tries to recruit an operatic company for his playhouse. He encounters difficulties with two jealous prima donnas, as each is determined that she shall be the only singer he engages and scorns the accomplishments of the other. At last, M. Vogelgesang manages to placate the two and persuades them to sign contracts.
The Stronger by Hugo Weisgall
Estelle is bitter of Lisa’s friendship with Harold, Estelle’s husband. Estelle accuses Lisa of trying to take Harold from her and in an effort to determine who is “the stronger” of the two, Estelle expresses her hysterical suspicions, portraying Lisa as a monster of hatred and guile. Having unburdened herself of thoughts that have afflicted her for some time, Estelle, convinced she is “the stronger,” regains composure and bids Lisa a “Merry Christmas” as she exits.
About Alder Fellowships
Founded in 1977 as the San Francisco Affiliate Artists Opera Program, Adler Fellowships are two-year performance-oriented residencies for the most advanced young artists. Under the guidance of San Francisco Opera General Director David Gockley and Opera Center Director Sheri Greenawald, the Adler Fellowship Program offers intensive individual training in voice, musical interpretation, diction, foreign languages, and acting, as well as frequent master classes with leading stars of the opera world. Throughout their Fellowships, Adler Fellows are offered roles of increasing importance in San Francisco Opera's mainstage season.
"Don Giovanni" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Gala Opening Night
Saturday October 2, 2010
Additional performances:
October 3, 8, 9, & 10
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