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2008 |
Sunday
November 2 |
Dying Divas and Dastardly Dons *
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis
3:00 PM $48/$40 |
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Mark All Hallows as brilliant voices present
a cornucopia of arias celebrating opera’s greatest tragic scenes and
villainous deeds. Led by Maestro Ron Gretz conducting the Annapolis Opera
Chamber Orchestra.
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Sunday
December 7 |
Bel
Canto by Candlelight *
First
Presbyterian Church, Annapolis
3:00 PM $30
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[bel
can·to (bĕl kän'tō), Italian: “beautiful singing”]
Celebrate the holiday season with a gift to yourself of a memorable concert
of favorite arias and ensembles in a lovely candlelight setting. Piano
accompaniment and commentary by Maestro Ron Gretz.
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2009 |
Sunday
February 8 |
21st
Annual Vocal Competition Finals
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis
2:00 PM FREE (Donation Appreciated)
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Hear
the opera stars of tomorrow compete for cash prizes and scholarships.
Help choose the winner of the “Audience Choice” award.
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Friday/Sunday
March 13/15 |
Cavalleria
Rusticana and Pagliacci *
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis
Friday, March 13, 8:00 PM; Sunday, March 15, 3:00 PM $75/$60/$45
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Affectionately
known as “Cav and Pag”, this beloved pair of short operas
is always an audience favorite. Pietro Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana
tells the story of a Sicilian love triangle gone bad. Ruggero Leoncavallo’s
Pagliacci recounts the tragedy of a jealous husband in a traveling
comedy troupe. Both are sung in Italian with English surtitles. Maestro
Ron Gretz conducts the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra in this fully staged
production. Enjoy two operas for the price of one!
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Saturday
April 18 |
Children’s
Opera - The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis
10:30 AM $10
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Introduce
children to the wonders of opera with a Baltimore Opera production, music
by Mozart, Donizetti and Rossini. The famliar story of the Billy Goats
Gruff, with important lessons of tolerance and kindness to others.
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Saturday
May 9 |
Romantic
Divas and Amorous Dons *
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis
8:00 PM $48/$40
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It’s
spring and love is in the air! Join us for our 36th Season Finale as dazzling
singers present opera’s greatest romantic moments. Led by Maestro
Ron Gretz conducting the Annapolis Opera Chamber Orchestra.
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