April 8 Luncheon: Enjoying The Opera For Newbies & Experts
Linda Moretti, Sarasota Opera Trustee tells "Tips & Secrets" for a fabulous Opera experience. What you always wanted to know about The Opera . . . but were afraid to ask. Hear and be surprised at all the familiar arias in TV and radio ads!
ALL HARVARD ALUMNI MEMBERS, NON-MEMBERS, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND GUESTS WELCOME !
Friday, April 8, 2011
Location: Michael's On East, 1212 East Avenue S, Sarasota, FL11:30 am Socializing & Cocktails12:00 pm Luncheon12:30 pm Club News & Speaker Introductions1:15 pm Q & A
CALL: RESERVATIONS HOTLINE 941-778-7479 (Your name + Guest Names and #___ of Seats desired)
AND: Send Check Payable to "Sarasota Harvard Club" for # ______ Reservations
Cost: $24 For Club Members & Member Guests; OR $27 for Non-Members & Their Guests.
TO: Rosalie & Charlie Peirce, 5264 Myrtle Wood, Sarasota, FL 34235
New To Opera?
Sarasota Opera's mission includes the mandate "to entertain, enrich, and educate our communities, as well as patrons from across the state and around the world."
It is not a remote art form that only the initiated appreciate - it reflects human conflicts and passions. It has inspired a level of devotion in some people best compared to that of a die-hard sports fan. Just as you do not need to know every statistic to enjoy watching a football game, you do not need to be a music or opera expert to enjoy our performances. Of course, the more you know, the more there is to enjoy. With that in mind we provide ways for you to learn more about the opera you are attending.
1. Supertitles - Real-time English translations are above the stage, providing immediate understanding of what is happening, helping you to experience the excitement of the performance no matter what the language.2. Programs - We provide a free program with your opera ticket to guide you through the plot and introduce you to the performers.3. Email up-dates - Provide us with your email address when you purchase your ticket and we will send you a complete opera plot a week before the performance.4. Pre-performance Introductions - These introductions (available on selected performance dates) are free for ticket holders and begin 1 hour and 15 minutes before the start of the opera. Seating is on a first-come basis.
Dress comfortably, and be yourself. Opera is not the playground of the rich, and we work hard to make sure that everyone feels at home in our theater. However, many people consider a night at the opera (especially an opening night) a real event and choose to dress up. At the Sarasota Opera House, "Opera Dress" can be khakis or jeans or evening gowns and tuxedos. The only exception is the Opening Night Gala, which is usually black-tie.
About Linda Moretti
With recorded examples of well-known arias that are used in ads on television and radio, Linda will remind those who do not regularly attend the o
pera that they are more familiar with opera than they realize. Moretti will share parts of several beloved arias from popular operas for our pleasure in her mission to prove that opera is for everyone.
pera that they are more familiar with opera than they realize. Moretti will share parts of several beloved arias from popular operas for our pleasure in her mission to prove that opera is for everyone.
Movies, CDs and other media have their place, but they can never replace live opera performed onstage. Amplification is never used in live performances on the stage of the Sarasota Opera. The excellent voices of principals and chorus blend beautifully with the fine orchestra of our world-renowned opera. And the cultural context, such as the time period, is never altered.
She will also discuss the opera's community outreach programs and the Youth Opera Chorus that is open to children from age 8 to 18, regardless of vocal talent. Discover the many opportunities in opera production for all young people to learn and participate. Moretti encouraged Ivy League Club members to attend the opera, reminding all that formal wear is not expected, comfortable clothing is fine, and that foreign languages are not problematic as there are always surtitles that translate and carry the plot simultaneously.
About the Sarasota Opera House (Website)
The Sarasota Opera Ho
use plays host to everything from opera, symphony and classical ballet to film festivals, popular music concerts, comedy shows and clowns. In addition to the theater, the Opera Complex includes a Pavilion with a spacious, multi-purpose banquet/performance facility; the Peterson Great Room, which can seat up to 390 people. Private meeting space, as well as private rehearsal rooms are part of the pavilion.
use plays host to everything from opera, symphony and classical ballet to film festivals, popular music concerts, comedy shows and clowns. In addition to the theater, the Opera Complex includes a Pavilion with a spacious, multi-purpose banquet/performance facility; the Peterson Great Room, which can seat up to 390 people. Private meeting space, as well as private rehearsal rooms are part of the pavilion.
OPERA, London
"The William E. Schmidt Opera Theater, as it is known, is one of the finest venues for opera in America" MusicalAmerica.com
"In the winter, it would be hard to beat the pleasantly laid-back resort town of Sarasota on Florida's west coast, with its warm and sunny weather, excellent restaurants, and a delightful 1000 seat art deco Opera House, whose acoustics are superb."
OPERA NEWS, New York
"With the dimensions of the Opera House, which almost guarantee an engaging experience between audience and singers, and DeRenzi's full throttle approach to each work, whether he's conducting it or not, a dull performance at the Sarasota Opera is hard to come by."
THE BLADE, Toledo
"Sarasota Opera - A Gem on Florida's Gulf Coast...The theater's interior configuration and acoustics make audience members feel they are sitting in the center of the sound..."
BOSTON SUNDAY GLOBE
"Over the last decade, the output has been first-rate, blending traditional with adventurous programming...an acoustical jewel."