The Livingston Inn's post truly speaks to why all of us at Madison Opera— our administrative staff, production crew, Board members, volunteers, and the nice people who bring us cookies— are passionate about what we do and work to share it with our patrons and our patrons-to-be. Possibly the most gratifying words this blogger hears are: "This was my first opera ever and I loved it!"
Friday, November 11, 2011
Opera is for the 100%
"So what is comes down to is this: when I attend an opera, I see people like me. People who like a good story, are moved by passion and feeling, and are wowed by talent, beautiful music, and a feast for the eyes. Opera is very welcoming if you take in everything it offers. Yes, opera is for everyone."
That is an excerpt from The Livingston Inn blog post on opera as an art for everyone. Be sure to check it out here, and pass it on to anyone in your life who has ever thought of themselves as the "wrong" audience for opera.
The Livingston Inn's post truly speaks to why all of us at Madison Opera— our administrative staff, production crew, Board members, volunteers, and the nice people who bring us cookies— are passionate about what we do and work to share it with our patrons and our patrons-to-be. Possibly the most gratifying words this blogger hears are: "This was my first opera ever and I loved it!"
The Livingston Inn's post truly speaks to why all of us at Madison Opera— our administrative staff, production crew, Board members, volunteers, and the nice people who bring us cookies— are passionate about what we do and work to share it with our patrons and our patrons-to-be. Possibly the most gratifying words this blogger hears are: "This was my first opera ever and I loved it!"
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Eugene Onegin: About last night...
As you may (or may not) know, the MadOpera staff has undergone a changing of the guard. In addition to General Director Kathryn Smith, MadOpera also has new faces in marketing, patron services, and artistic and office management. This past weekend marked the first production for the new crew, and it was quite a weekend!
Eugene Onegin proved to be a hit with the audience!
The critics seemed pleased, too:
The Russian Folk Orchestra and Russian Educational Association were very popular, as well!
It was an exciting weekend of great opera. Thank you to everyone who came out to Eugene Onegin— some of you to both performances! — and to those who stopped the MadOpera staff in the lobby to express your appreciation. We encourage you to email your comments and let us know your thoughts.
Eugene Onegin proved to be a hit with the audience!
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| Scott Ramsay (Lenski) and Hyung Yun (Onegin) just before the fatal shot. |
The critics seemed pleased, too:
- 77 Square - "Madison Opera's rich Russian gamble pays off"
- The Isthmus - "Madison Opera's Eugene Onegin tells of love and regret"
- The Well-Tempered Ear - "Madison Opera breaks new ground with...Eugene Onegin"
- Channel3000.com - "Old Friends Return to Madison Opera"
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| The palace ballroom in St. Petersburg |
The Russian Folk Orchestra and Russian Educational Association were very popular, as well!
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| Patrons arrived early to listen to the Russian Folk Orchestra. |
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| Artifacts and cultural facts from Russian natives. |
It was an exciting weekend of great opera. Thank you to everyone who came out to Eugene Onegin— some of you to both performances! — and to those who stopped the MadOpera staff in the lobby to express your appreciation. We encourage you to email your comments and let us know your thoughts.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Eugene Onegin: The Cast Speaks
Eugene Onegin opens tomorrow night! We have an absolutely fabulous cast, and everyone here at MadOpera has had a blast over the past few weeks. During the rehearsal process, this blogger got a few moments of the singers' time to hear their thoughts on love, understanding their characters, the music of Eugene Onegin, and why the opera is a must-see:
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