It's now officially over...both Il Trovatore and my opera career, unless I'm asked to return, of course ;) What a ride it has been, and I can't thank Jamie, Steve, and everyone else connected with the production enough for putting up with my rookie mistakes. Last night's performance was over the top in every respect! The only sad part is that we didn't pack the house full every night. Was there anything better going on in town? I doubt it. But many thanks to all who did make it. A large, enthusiastic audience is a very good thing indeed for all concerned!
For everyone who hasn't had enough opera to suit them, don't forget that Piedmont Opera and the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts will have a "debut" of sorts this Saturday, Oct. 9th at 1:00, the first Live from the Met HD transmission in Winston-Salem! The opening production is Das Rheingold, the first opera in Richard Wagner's epic Ring Cycle, starring the hunky Bryn Terfel as Wotan. Tickets are selling fast, so you'd better call the HanesBrands Theatre box office at 747-1414 to grab yours. I have mine, and I don't care how much you offer me, you can't have them! A total of twelve operas will be shown, at least one per month, through May of 2011.
And if you haven't already bought a calendar for 2011, get one and put down these Piedmont Opera dates:
Feb. 12 at 7:30pm, Love Scenes at Hayworth Fine Arts Center on the High Point University campus
Feb. 13 at 3pm, Love Scenes (repeated) at Brendle Recital Hall on the Wake Forest University campus
March 25 at 8pm, H.M.S. Pinafore by Gilbert and Sullivan at the Stevens Center
March 27 at 2pm, ditto
March 29 at 7:30pm, ditto
May 21, Magnolia Ball fundraiser at Forsyth Country Club
Support the Opera! Call the opera office at 725-7101 for more information on any of these events.
I'll be signing off for now, but I might reincarnate as a new personality ere long. Stay tuned, and thanks for following my opera adventure!
Judy/The Diva/La Zingarella/Mother Superior/Head Monk
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