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Read Maestro Timm Rolek's comments in The Sacramento Bee
Opera – it really is for everyone By Edward Ortiz, August 30, 2009
"As an arts patron, sooner or later, you face the question: to the opera or not to opera? Sadly, many opt out, thinking opera is too stuffy, requires a tux and demands command of Italian, French or German. But nothing could be further from the truth." Read the article.
Opera Interludes: September 19 at 7 pm, FREE event
Don't miss Opera Interludes at Borders Books & Music,
Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 7 pm, 2339 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento,
CA 95825. This free, informal gathering features a live performance by
soprano Carrie Hennessey and pianist Narmina Sultanova. Guests will hear excerpts from the Sacramento Opera’s upcoming productions of The Elixir of Loveand La Traviata.
Lecturer Robert Coleman will provide entertaining commentary. Be sure
to enter the evening’s drawing for two free opera tickets.
2009-2010 Season subscriptions are still available!
Secure the best seats by becoming a Sacramento Opera season subscriber today.
As a valued season subscriber, your opera tickets are discounted
up to 26% off single ticket prices. Call 916.737.1000 to place your
order or send us your order form. (Already renewed your subscription? Your tickets will be mailed in mid-September.)
Sacramento Opera is proud to partner with area restaurants to offer our patrons exclusive promotions.
Simply show your Sacramento Opera ticket to your server the day of show
and receive valuable discounts. Thank you to all of these companies who
are helping to make the Sacramento Opera’s 2009-2010 Season a
spectacular one! 4th Street Grille, Biba, Brew It Up! Brewery &
Grill, The Broiler Steakhouse, Buckhorn Grill, Chanterelle, Ella Dining
Room & Bar, The Firehouse Restaurant, Kru Restaurant, Level Up Food
& Lounge, and Morgan's Central Valley Bistro.
Photo: The Elixir of Love, Douglas Hamer
Coming together
* If you haven't already, join the other 405 Sacramento Opera fans on facebook and our 862 followers on twitter. We love hearing what you have to say! Watch for special facebook and twitter promotions as well.
* NEW! Join
Sacramento Opera today at the $75+ donor level and receive
admission for two to our exclusive Season Launch Party, September 12
from 4 to 6 pm. This exciting event, held on the stage of the
Sacramento Community Center Theater, will feature live performances
(including soprano Karen Slack),
backstage tours, and a preview to the season presented by Maestro Timm
Rolek. Refreshments will be served. Questions? Call 916.737.1000 or
email mcirone@sacopera.org.
The
Sacramento Opera 2009-2010 Season Corporate Sponsor: James Irvine
Foundation; Raley's Family of Fine Stores; Sacramento
Metropolitan Arts Commission, and the Residence Inn Sacramento Downtown
at Capitol Park; Season Individual Sponsor: Barbara K. Jackson.
The
mission of the Sacramento Opera (a nonprofit organization) is to
produce outstanding opera, to develop and cultivate a wider public
interest in opera and its allied arts, and to further music education
in the region.
