Loving our Sostenuto Society with
Mezzo-Soprano Patrice Houston
Serenading Festival Opera's Top Supporters
Festival Opera's inside circle of support is called the Sostenuto Society. Each year, these committed arts patrons provide a substantial portion of the community-based foundation needed for the season.  | |
Patrice Houston
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Sunday, March 8 at 2pm, Festival Opera's Sostenuto Society will meet in a private home for a concert by Festival Opera favorite, mezzo-soprano Patrice Houston. Ms. Houston has appeared in many Festival Opera productions and concerts, such as Verdi's Un Ballo in Maschera (2005), Verdi's Il Trovatore (2008), and the 2012 "Make Our Garden Grow" Benefit Concert. Sostenuto members -- donors of $1,000 or more per year -- have an inside connection to Festival Opera, with exclusive access to private concerts with principal artists, opportunities to attend designated staging and chorus rehearsals, updates and invitations to exclusive opening-night intermezzo receptions at the Lesher Center. Sostenuto Society members are invited to several private concerts each year. These exclusive receptions, held in private East Bay homes, feature vocal performances by some of Festival Opera's brightest stars. Are you already contributing $500 within a year? This could be the perfect time to step up to become a sustaining member of Festival Opera. If you are interested in becoming a Sostenuto member or learning more, please contact Sara Nealy, General Director by calling 925.944.9610 or by email.  |
Scott Bearden, Patrice Houston and members of Festival Opera Chorus
in Verdi's Il Trovatore (2008)
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Patrice Houston as Ulrica in 2005 production of Verdi's
Un Ballo in Maschera
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Oakland East Bay Symphony Concert
Hear Michael Morgan Conduct Haydn and Jazz from Mads
The Oakland East Bay Symphony proudly presents the world premiere of Begejstring (Excitement), composer Mads Tolling's new work for jazz violin and orchestra. This exciting composition is the Symphony's first collaboration with Tolling, an internationally renowned two-time Grammy winner and former member of the Turtle Island Quartet. Music Director Michael Morgan conducts Haydn's powerful Mass in Time of War, featuring soloists from San Francisco Opera Center's Adler Fellowship program, the Oakland Symphony Chorus, and the Pacific Boychoir Academy. In addition, Assistant Conductor Bryan Nies will take the podium for Samuel Barber's dramatic First Symphony. The evening also includes an insightful 7:00 pm pre-concert talk with John Kendall Bailey and composer/violinist Mads Tolling. Haydn and Jazz from MadsFriday, February 20, 8:00 pm Paramount Theatre, Oakland To purchase tickets, please visit oebs.org or call the Box Office at (510) 444-0802.
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Festival Opera
1630 North Main Street, #61
Walnut Creek, California 94596
925.944.9610
www.festivalopera.org
Sara Nealy - General Director
Dick Brundage, CBC - Marketing Director
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Board of Directors
Susie Hanson, Chair
Peter Johnson, Vice Chair
David Baer, Secretary
Nina Bancroft Dickerson
Jennifer Kwock-Lau
Diane Heald
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2015 Calendar
SAT Feb 21 Annual Members Meeting SUN June 21 Opera in the ParkFather's Day Tribute to Dads Civic Park, Walnut Creek
FRI July 10 Opening Night Party Prima Ristorante, Walnut Creek FRI July 10 Ariadne auf NaxosSUN July 12 Lesher Center for the Arts Nov 13-14 Chamber operas: Holst's Savitri and Perla's River of Light Shadelands Art Center Nov 15 Chamber operas: Performance in San Jose Venue TBADec 10 2015 Holiday Gala 6:30 p.m. Round Hill Country Club Alamo, CA
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Michael Morgan Honored as Champion of New Music
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photo by Marco Sanchez
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On February 20, 2015, Michael Morgan, Festival Opera conductor and music director of both the Oakland East Bay Symphony and the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra, will receive the American Composers Forum (ACF) 2015 "Champion of New Music" award. For more about the honor, please read Jason Victor Serinus' article in the San Francisco Classical Voice. Congratulations, Maestro Morgan!
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Opera in the Park Scheduled for Father's Day - Sunday June 21
Picnic and Join the Tribute to Dads
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Featured soprano Rebecca Garcia helps children make opera masks, sponsored by PG&E Corporation
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The 2015 Opera in the Park is only months away, and major sponsors are being sought to partner with Festival Opera on this popular community event. Held in Walnut Creek's Civic Park, this free public concert and fair features acclaimed singers and music in a relaxed picnic environment. Opera in the Park sponsors are in the spotlight before a diverse and affluent base of patrons and community supporters. To become a sponsor, contact Sunshine Deffner, Community Fair Manager by email.  | | Shoppers can discover fresh treasures at sponsor and partner booths at Opera in the Park's Community Fair |
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