The Festival Opera Voice

The Voice is the official newsletter of Festival Opera, featuring exclusive interviews with the artists, commentary on the season's operas, and previews of upcoming opera-related events. Downloadable issues are in PDF format (requires Adobe Reader software) and range in size from 150–500 KB.

	June 2009 Faust: The Eternal Philosophical Struggle — A fateful bargain with the devil continues to resonate in literature and in opera; Today's audiences can experience opera in more ways than ever before; What do artists do when they're not performing or rehearsing?
	March 2009 Turandot: Transformed by Love — Puccini's final masterpiece features one of the best-known arias in all of opera; Financing opera is always a balancing act, but even more challenging in today's economy; Alumni Notes: rising stars who have appeared with Festival Opera.
	June 2008 A Magical Dream in Midsummer — A Midsummer Night's Dream brings Festival Opera's first performance by a countertenor; How everything comes together to create the magic of opening night; Alumni Notes: updates on artists from recent productions.
	March 2008 Verdi's Masterpiece of Melodrama — Il Trovatore has stood the test of time, for good reason; Membership in Opera America keeps Festival Opera connected with companies across the country; Incoming chair David Kingsbury welcomes new board members.
	June 2007 The Timeless Message of Our Town — Festival Opera presents the West Coast Premiere of a new opera based on the beloved American drama; Richard Byrne prepares for his company debut, and his first leading role since switching from baritone to tenor; 2007 Season Preview: Carmen and Our Town; Alumni Notes.
	March 2007 A Passion for Carmen — why soprano Kendall Gladen considers her role "the dessert"; Chorister Francisco Aviles makes the move to comprimario; Excitement builds toward the West Coast premiere of Our Town in August.
	June 2006 Why Mozart's Don Giovanni is the rogue we love to hate; Guild president Barbara LaGrandeur talks about the fun of getting involved with opera as a volunteer; 2006 Season Preview: Tosca and Don Giovanni.
	March 2006 Tosca: A Milestone Opera — Festival Opera's brand-new production is also an old favorite; Get to know rehearsal pianist Ron Valentino; In 2007, we present the West Coast premiere of an an important new opera.
	June 2005 Candide: The Best of All Possible Operas? Stage director Michael Scarola talks about his vision for Bernstein's opera, and its relevance to our time. Go inside the Festival Opera Chorus in a conversation with chorus master John Kendall Bailey.
	March 2005 Un Ballo in Maschera embodies many of the elements of current fiction, and has remained relevant for 150 years; Meet makeup and wig designer Denise Gutierrez, who makes sure Festival Opera puts its best faces forward; Introducing Premiere Seating.
	Fall 2004 Hope and Optimism: Festival Opera's 2005 season is set to feature works by Giuseppe Verdi and Leonard Bernstein; Concertmaster Barbara Riccardi talks about what life is like "in the trenches" — of the orchestra pit, that is!
	Spring 2004 Roméo et Juliette: In making an old story new, director Josemaria Condemi focuses on the timeless; Pre-curtain lectures with Dr. Philip Manwell enhance your operagoing experience; Sostenuto members are key to Festival Opera's success – and enjoy perks.
	Winter 2004 Rigoletto: finding the light in one of the darkest stories in opera; An up-close look at two young artists striving to build careers in opera; How did you discover opera? Six Festival Opera fans tell all!