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HD Season To Include Productions From Around the World. Sarasota Opera announces the line-up for the 2015 season of “HD at the Opera House”. This series, which debuted in 2014 and more than quadrupled its projected income goal in its first year, has allowed Sarasota Opera to expand its programming from the fall and winter season to year-around. In addition to opera, the 2015 series will include ballet and theater from some of the world’s most famous venues. All showings will occur in the William E. Schmidt Opera Theatre at the Sarasota Opera House. “We could not be more pleased […]
So You Want To Be A Super? Sarasota Opera is seeking a limited number of enthusiastic outgoing people to serve as supernumeraries, or “supers”, the non-singing extras in opera productions, for its 2015 Winter Festival Season production of Rimsky-Korsakov’s fairy tale opera The Golden Cockerel and Verdi’s Don Carlos. Supers will take the parts of an emperor, prisoner, and official townspeople. Age range for these characters is from teenager to 60s. At this time the opera is looking for men only. To be considered for a super role, you must: · Must be taller than 5’ 2” · Be physically […]
Sarasota Opera Is Seeking Supernumeraries. Sarasota Opera is seeking enthusiastic outgoing people to serve as supernumeraries, or “supers”, the non-singing extras in opera productions, and acrobats for its 2015 Winter Festival Season production of Rimsky-Korsakov’s fairy tale opera The Golden Cockerel. Supers will take the parts of guards, servants, pages and bizarre masked characters (unicorn lady, unicorn man, goat lady, goat men, etc.) Age range for these characters is from teenager to 60’s. To be considered for a super role, you must: • Must be taller than 5’ 2” • Be physically fit • Be able to perform onstage without […]
Sarasota Opera Introduces Classic Films. As a continuation of its popular “HD at the Opera House” series, Sarasota Opera will host two showings of the 1954 classic “White Christmas” starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye. The showings will be on Friday, December 12th at 7pm and Saturday, December 13th at 1:30pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students with a valid student ID, and can be purchased now online at www.sarasotaopera.org or at the Sarasota Opera Box Office. “We were surprised and thrilled at the overwhelming response we had to the first ‘HD at the Opera House’ series […]
Sarasota Opera Wants To Help You Understand Opera. For the second year in a row, Sarasota Opera will offer its popular “Understanding Opera” seminar series open to anyone interested in learning more about this dynamic art form. Executive Director Richard Russell and Director of Artistic Administration Greg Trupiano, who have more than 60 years of collective experience in the opera industry, will team up to offer specially crafted discussions designed to delve into different areas of the world of opera. These enjoyable morning talks will take place at the Jonas Kamlet Library in the Deane Carroll Allyn Pavilion Building next […]
American Spiritual Ensemble Returns To Sarasota Opera. The critically acclaimed American Spiritual Ensemble will return to the William E. Schmidt Opera Theatre at the Sarasota Opera House on Saturday, September 6th at 7pm for a one night only performance celebrating the life of William E. Schmidt. The concert will be free and open to the public. The American Spiritual Ensemble under the direction of founder and conductor Dr. Everett McCorvey thrilled Sarasota audiences in 2010 with a program of music that ranged from spirituals to classical to Broadway and dance. William Schmidt, who passed away on August 16th, was a […]
Single Opera Tickets On Sale ONLINE TODAY, Friday, August 1st! Single tickets go on sale exclusively ONLINE at www.sarasotaopera.org today, Friday, August 1st, 2014 for Sarasota Opera’s 2014-2015 Fall and Winter Season, one of the grandest seasons in the company’s history. Highlights include the return of some of Sarasota Opera’s most popular productions, acclaimed artists, and the Sarasota Opera premieres of Rimsky-Korsakov’s The Golden Cockerel as well as the Verdi masterpiece Don Carlos in the original Paris version. “We are proud to present a 2014-2015 season which embodies all the elements for which we have become world renowned; Familiar operas […]
Sarasota Opera Announces Line-Up For Remaining HD Series. Sarasota Opera announced the expansion of its new broadcast and film series called “HD at the Opera House”. This new series is allowing Sarasota Opera to expand its programming from the fall and winter season to year-around. In addition to opera, the series will include ballet and theater from some of the world’s most famous venues. All showings will occur in the William E. Schmidt Opera Theatre at the Sarasota Opera House. “Sarasota Opera audiences are often asking for more programming,” according to Executive Director Richard Russell. “We are happy to expand […]
Sarasota Opera To Host Exhibit From Rome Opera House. Sarasota Opera announced it will host an exhibition from the Rome Opera House entitled “Homage to Giuseppe Verdi; Celebrating the Bicentennial of his Birth” March 8 – March 25, 2014. The exhibition, underwritten by Piero and Rachele Rivolta, tells the story of the most famous performances of Verdi’s operas, and of the great performers, singers, set designers, and costume designers who have kept the legend of Giuseppe Verdi alive. On display will be selected scenic and costume sketches from productions designed by some of the greatest opera names of the 20th […]
Sarasota Opera Student Season Pass Program Launches. Sarasota Opera announced the launch of the new Student Season Pass program for the 2014 Winter Festival Season. For only $25, current full time students under the age of 22 can purchase the Student Season Pass and attend unlimited performances at Sarasota Opera during the 2014 Winter Festival Season. “We know finances for students can be tight and even a $19 ticket can seem like an extravagance”, says Richard Russell, Executive Director of Sarasota Opera. “Our hope through this program is to create yet another opportunity to engage the many students in the […]
“A Verdi Celebration” At Opéra de Montréal. Maestro Victor DeRenzi, who is celebrating his 32nd season as Artistic Director of Sarasota Opera, will conduct “A Verdi Celebration” at Opéra de Montréal in Montreal, Canada on Sunday, December 1st. The gala concert is to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Verdi. The program will consist of a selection of arias and ensembles from some of Verdi’s greatest works including Aida, Don Carlo, Il trovatore, Otello, and many others. The list of esteemed soloists include American mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton. Ms. Barton recently took first place at the 2013 BBC Cardiff […]
Funding Supports Film Projection Equipment For The Opera House. Sarasota Opera was awarded a $50,000 grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation which will complete the necessary funding for film projection equipment for the Opera House. The equipment will enable Sarasota Opera to create an opera broadcast and film series during the off-season, expanding Sarasota Opera’s programming from the fall and winter season to year-around. In addition, the increased technical capacity will allow rental partners the opportunity to increase their programming possibilities. Sarasota Opera audiences are often asking for more programming,” according to Executive Director Richard Russell. “With this added […]
Sarasota Opera & Selby Public Library Celebrate Giuseppe Verdi. During the month of October Sarasota Opera, known as Verdi’s American Home, will join in the worldwide celebration honoring the bicentennial anniversary of the birth of the famed Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi. In partnership with Selby Public Library, Sarasota Opera has planned an innovative program of public talks and free concerts including a big birthday celebration on Thursday, October 10, the day of the composer’s birth. These events will take place at both the Selby Public Library and the Sarasota Opera House. Giuseppe Verdi’s 200th Birthday Celebration – Thursday, October 10, […]
Sarasota Opera Single Ticket Sales To Begin. The Sarasota Opera announced that single tickets for the 2013-2014 Fall and Winter Season will be available for purchase at the Sarasota Box Office at 10am on Tuesday, September 3rd.
Single Tickets for the Sarasota Opera Available ONLINE. Single tickets will go on sale exclusively ONLINE at www.sarasotaopera.org Thursday, August 1st, 2013 for Sarasota Opera’s 2013-2014 Fall and Winter Season.
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Wednesday, April 8, 2015
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