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Archive of Print Newsletters
The Voice was the official newsletter of Festival Opera for many years, and is available to read in this archive collection. It featured exclusive interview with 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.
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June 2010 Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor could be mistaken for gothic fiction, but is based on a true story; Tenor Thomas Glenn talks about how a singer appproaches the decision to take on a new role; An appreciation of the Festival Opera Chorus. |
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March 2010 Madama Butterfly — Puccini's powerful tale of passion and heartbreak opens Festival Opera's 2010 season; Conductor Joseph Marcheso discusses the challenges in approaching familiar works; getting "up close" to opera offers unique insights and rewards. |
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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? |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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! |
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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. |
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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! |