August 13, 2010
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If we shadows have offended, Think but this, and all is mended, That you have but slumber’d here While these visions did appear. A Midsummer Night’s Dream Music by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) Libretto adapted from William Shakespeare by Benjamin Britten … Continue reading
July 24, 2010
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The Wolf Trap Opera Studio takes the stage of The Barns tomorrow for scenes from The Merry Wives of Windsor, The Barber of Seville, Turando, Love for Three Oranges, The Daughter of the Regiment, Iphigenie en Tauride, and West Side … Continue reading
July 2, 2010
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Final room run-through for Turk in Italy tonight. Into the theatre tomorrow. And since I am too scattered to string together actual words (largely because we’re trying to put the finishing touches on the 2011 season audition schedule and because … Continue reading
May 19, 2010
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The Inspector workshop lasted just six days -intense, full of laughter, and infused by the good will and hard work of our cast and staff. Any just description deserves more time and space than I can afford here, already engulfed … Continue reading
August 8, 2009
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The perfect positive storm for the end of our season – Puccini’s Boheme, Operascape production, NSO, Wolf Trap Opera, and some of the best weather of the summer. Resulted in standing ovation from just under 6,000 folks – a huge … Continue reading
July 24, 2009
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It’s difficult but necessary to distance myself from the music I love – to be fair and impartial when approaching possible rep for the company, and not to steer us exclusively toward things that speak to me. For no one’s … Continue reading
July 18, 2009
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Ulysses finishes up its time in the rehearsal room. At left, a composite from this week’s artist panel. Costume shop supervisor Sue Chiang shared sketches and fabrics for this show’s amazing range of everything from leather to gauze. (Can’t wait … Continue reading
July 14, 2009
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My first time through Ulysses tonight, in the rehearsal room, 5 days before we move into the theatre. An embarrassment of riches. The entire roster – 15 superbly gifted singers – throw themselves into roles big and small. Studio singers … Continue reading
July 10, 2009
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June 25, 2009
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Così is sold out. Has been for weeks. A donor gave back a pair of tickets, though, and we’re holding a contest to give them away. The tickets are for closing night, Tuesday, 6/30. If you want them, all you … Continue reading