Posts Tagged ‘Palm Beach Opera’

Backstage at Don Giovanni

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Here are some exclusive pics taken backstage at Don Giovanni:

A view of the stage which is basically a big white box (a blank canvas, if you will) that showcases the drama of the opera.

A view from backstage showing one of the entrances to the stage and lighting.  Light plays an important role in this production.

Masks and guns on the prop table.

Candelabras lined up on a prop table.

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Backstage at Don Giovanni

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

One of our Don Ottavios, our very own Vale Rideout took some beautiful photos in rehearsal the other day and I’d like to share them with you.  More are available on our Flickr as well.  Enjoy!

Backstage at Otello

Friday, January 8th, 2010

Rehearsals have started for our production of Otello (January 22-25) and I want to give you a first hand look at the rehearsal process.

Musical rehearsals have ended – this is where the singers rehearse just with Maestro Aprea and work out the musical aspects of the show.  Staging rehearsals have started – this is where the singers work with the director and Maestro Aprea to physically stage the show.

First the director (here is our director Bernard Uzan) talks to the cast about the scene that they are about to stage:

Then, he works with the cast and shows them where to go on the stage:

Then, the singers practice the directions they have just been giving while singing the music:

All of these rehearsals are accompanied by piano – in this case our Assistant Conductor & Chorus Master Greg Ritchey is playing:

Stay tuned for more exclusive rehearsal photos from Otello!

Our newest addition…

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

We’re celebrating National Opera Week!

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
National Opera Week

NOVEMBER 13-22

Nov. 14 – 8am-1pm: West Palm Beach GreenMarket

Come and visit our table for fun opera activities!

Nov. 15 – 2pm: The Great Poochini Story Hour

West Palm Beach Public Library – FREE and open to the public!

Nov. 17 – 6-8pm: Opera Talk & Reception

Historical Society of Palm Beach County
$10 Palm Beach Opera or Historical Society of Palm Beach County Members
$15 General Admission
Call to buy tickets today! 561.833.7888

Nov. 19: Opera @ Old School, Old School Square

OVERTURES Mixer, Ocean Breeze Room 6:30 -7:30pm  LEARN MORE
Season Preview Concert, Crest Theatre 8pm  BUY TICKETS

LEARN MORE ABOUT NATIONAL OPERA WEEK

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-08

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

For the love of opera…

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

DID YOU KNOW?

Ticket sales cover only 1/3 of what it costs to produce grand opera.

To make up the difference, we rely on people like you who make financial contributions throughout the year.

You can make a difference with a contribution of just $10!

Check out this video from our General Director:

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-01

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-25

Sunday, October 25th, 2009
  • Social Media and the Performing Arts: Engagement First, Ticket Sales Second – .How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media http://ow.ly/wemv #
  • RT @FourArts: Oktoberfest tonight! One pair of tickets to give away; first reply wins. What are the Four Arts that constitute our mission? #
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  • Musical Motifs in 'Tosca' – Video Library – The New York Times http://ow.ly/w7VD #
  • Are We Nonprofits, Charities, or Just Awesome? Editor's Notes 10.15.09 | Blue Avocado http://ow.ly/vVuK #
  • Dear #tweetdeck, please populate my Mentions column. Sincerely, Palm Beach Opera #
  • We are looking for development staff! http://bit.ly/1Lxkk #
  • If you were stuck on a deserted island, what 3 opera/classical recordings would you want to have with you? http://bit.ly/30mVRJ #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-18

Sunday, October 18th, 2009
  • RT @FourArts: Very cool! RT @pbclibrary Graphical score animation of Beethoven's 5th: http://is.gd/4mC8j / #
  • Did you know that we have discounted tickets for college students? They are available by filling out a form on our… http://bit.ly/dxJeZ #
  • What would the maximum price that you would pay to go to a young professionals mixer at the Opera? $10? $20? $30? http://bit.ly/u5XMr #
  • Our Group Sales & E-Marketing guru is one of the "experts!" http://bit.ly/1OM9eP #
  • RT @ArtsGroupSales Anyone in the non-profit sector in South Florida looking for Development or Special Event staff? I've got a lead… #
  • RT @_SanDiegoOpera: "Dear Mom, Have a new girlfriend but exile really sucks! Love, Ismaele" NABUCCO http://bit.ly/2xyoE #
  • Who said arts management wasn't exciting? A Night at the Uproar: George Steel Weathers Coup Attempt! http://ow.ly/uz82 #
  • RT @ArtsGroupSales: Palm Beach County Emerging Leaders in the Arts presents Creative Conversation 10/27. http://pitch.pe/29345 #
  • RT @OperaChicken: Opera soap opera: Gheorghiu and Alagna divorcing. http://bit.ly/4aWo8D #
  • FREE EVENT RT @ArtsGroupSales: Palm Beach County Emerging Leaders in the Arts presents Creative Conversation 10/27. http://bit.ly/10r8jB #
  • Come to "MOJITO MADNESS" Thursday, November 5 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. OVERTURES
    Young Friends of Palm Beach… http://bit.ly/14E4Ew #
  • @ChamberOrch Yep! We're all here at Palm Beach Opera! in reply to ChamberOrch #

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