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May 2023 Chelsea Opera presents...
Suor Angelica by Giaccomo Puccini |
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Fri. & Sat.
May 5 & 6, 2023
8:00 pm
Inspiration Hall
709 James Street, Syracuse, NY
 Gen'l Adm - $35
Senior - $30
Student - $20
AT DOOR:
Cash/check only
for more info call
917-797-3152
INFO & SYNOPSIS
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with 14 piece orchestra
under the baton of Maestro G. Roberts Kolb
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Chelsea Opera presents...in Syracuse, NY |
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World Premiere of a new work by Garrett August Heater |
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Fri. & Sat.
Feb. 10 & 11, 2023
7:30 pm
Inspiration Hall
709 James Street, Syracuse, NY
Gen'l Adm - $28
Senior - $25
Student - $20
Ticket purchases at the Door-Cash/ check only
for more info call
917-797-3152
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Starring:
Ed Mastin (actor) as Giacomo Puccini
Julia Ebner (soprano) as Giacomo Puccini's wife, Elvira Gemignani
Mary E. Molnar (soprano) as Giacomo Puccini's confidante, Sybil Seligman
Garrett Evers (tenor) as Giacomo Puccini's publisher, Giulio Ricordi
Tallon Larham (actor) as Giacomo Puccini's librettist, Luigi Ilica
Josh Gadek (actor) as Giacomo Puccini's librettist, Giuseppe Giacosa
Nora B. Strong (soprano) as Giacomo Puccini's maid, Doria Manfredi
Binaifer Dabu (actor) as The Stage Manager
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Sar-Shalom Strong - Music Director and Pianist
Garrett August Heater - Author/Director
Andrew Hughes - Technical Design
Taylor Flurschultz- Stage Manager
Leonarda Priore - Producer
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Friday and Saturday - February 10 & 11, 2023 - 7:30pm |
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In Utica, NY and New York City |
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UTICA, NY
Tues. Dec. 13, 2022
at 7pm
PRESS RELEASE
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Utica - FREE
St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish
648 Jay St, Utica, NY
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NEW YORK CITY Sun. Dec. 18, 2022
at 5pm
PRESS RELEASE
CAST
NYC Ticket price:
General Admission - $40 Adv/$45 door
Senior $30 Adv/$35door
NYC Online Tickets:NYC at:
St. Paul & St. Andrew
Church
263 West 86th Street
New York, NY 10024
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Bending Towards the Light...A Jazz Nativity
by Anne Phillips and Bob Kindred
Read more on the Jazz Nativity
See a presentaion of The Jazz Nativity
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New York City Premiere
The Parting |
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PRESS RELEASE
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Fri. Oct 28, 2022
at 8pm
Sat. Oct. 29, 2022
at 2pm
Ticket price:
general admission
advance only $40
Limited Seating
Online Tickets:
West End Theatre
263 West 86th Street
New York, NY 10024
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by Tom Cipullo with libretto by David Mason |
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THE PARTING:
On their last night together in May 1944, Hungarian poet Miklós Radnóti and his wife Fanni sing of their love, as well as the struggles in their marriage, as Death muses on at their past and their tragic future. After the war, a small book of poems found in Radnóti's coat pocket will identify his body and establish his reputation as one of Hungary’s greatest poets and a major witness to the Holocaust. Sung in English. |
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NOTE: “The Parting” was commissioned by Music of Remembrance
and was premiered on May 19, 2019 at Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA |
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PAST SYRACUSE PERFORMANCE-Sat. May 21, 2022-8pm Sun. May 22, 2022-2pm
Venue: CNY Jazz Central 441 E. Washington St. Syracuse, NY 13202 |
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The Medium by Gian Carlo Menotti
collaborative presentation with Syracuse University's Setnor School of Music Opera Worksh |
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 Chelsea Opera is pleased to collaborate with the Setnor School of Music Opera Workshop of
Syracuse University College of Visual & Performing Arts in their presentation of Chelsea Opera's
production of Gian Carlo Menotti's psychological thriller The Medium.
A thrilling blend of mysticism and madness. Madam Flora's sham seances come back to haunt her
in this intimate and unique staging. Sung in English. |
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PRESS RELEASE
CAST
Fri - April 15, 2022
Sat -April 16, 2022
8:00PM
Reservations:
via email
Bryan Watson
bwatso02@syr.edu
Venue:
CNY Jazz Central
441 E. Washington Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
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The Medium by Gian Carlo Menotti
collaborative presentation with Syracuse University's Setnor School of Music Opera Workshop |
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helsea Opera is pleased to collaborate with the Setnor School of Music Opera Workshop of
Syracuse University College of Visual & Performing Arts in their presentation of Chelsea Opera's
production of Gian Carlo Menotti's psychological thriller The Medium.
A thrilling blend of mysticism and madness. Madam Flora's sham seances come back to haunt her
in this intimate and unique staging. Sung in English. |
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SYNOPSIS NOTES
PRESS RELEASE
CAST
Fri - April 15, 2022
Sat -April 16, 2022
8:00PM
Reservations:
via email
Bryan Watson
bwatso02@syr.edu
Venue:
CNY Jazz Central
441 E. Washington Street
Syracuse, NY 13202 |
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The Medium by Gian Carlo Menotti |
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 Chelsea Opera presents...Gian Carlo Menotti's psychological thriller The Medium.
A thrilling blend of mysticism and madness. Madam Flora's sham seances come back to haunt her
in this intimate and unique staging. Sung in English.
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LIBRETTO
SYNOPSIS NOTES
PRESS RELEASE
CAST
Online Tickets:
Tickets by mail:
Click here or call
917 797 3152
Ticket price:
general admission
advance only $35
CNY Jazz Central
441 E. Washington St.
Syracuse, NY 13202
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An on-site Chelsea Opera experience, this world premiere features: Quinn and Emery,
two romantic hopefuls meeting on a Syracuse sidewalk after matching on a dating app.
To the accompaniment of a street musician, first-date jitters are expressed in song,
turning an awkward conversation into flirtatious fun! In a modern twist,
rotating gender pairings bring a fresh approach to operatic love. Soprano Sarah Daniels
and tenor Brad Bickhardt* alternate in the role of Quinn, with soprano Andrea Bickford
and baritone CJ Roche alternating in the role of Emery. Dan Williams performs as the
street musician accompanist. The piece was commissioned by Chelsea Opera with music
composed by Oswego native and Penn State music composition major Leah Mullen,
with lyrics and direction by Syracuse resident and Chelsea Opera Producing Artistic Director -
Garrett August Heater. Chelsea Opera President and Co-Founder Leonarda Priore is the producer.
The 10-minute comic opera will appear outdoors and free of charge at Epicuse
(12:00 PM & 2:00 PM, 334 S. Salina St.), the 24-Second Shot Clock
(12:30 PM & 2:30 PM, 400 block of S. Franklin St.), Perseverance Park
(1:00 PM & 3:00 PM, 205 S. Salina St.), and Wildflowers Armory
(1:30 PM & 3:30 PM, 217 S. Salina St.) on Saturday, September 18th, 2021
(rain date, September 19th). Opera patrons may receive a free cheese tasting
with the purchase of a cocktail at Epicuse, as well as 10% off any purchases at
Wildflowers Armory. Patrons wishing to view the opera with all four possible
couplings should attend the performances consecutively from 1-2:30 PM.
This work is made possible with funds from Chelsea Opera’s
Nicholas S. Priore New Possibilities Fund. For more information on the man
and the fund in his name, please visit http://chelseaopera.org/nick_about.html.
Schedule and location of performances:
12:00 PM, Epicuse, 334 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY
Brad Bickhardt* as Quinn and Andrea Bickford as Emery
12:30 PM, 24-Second Shot Clock, 400 block of S. Franklin St., Syracuse, NY
Brad Bickhardt* as Quinn and CJ Roche as Emery
1:00 PM, Perseverance Park, 205 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY
Brad Bickhardt* as Quinn and Andrea Bickford as Emery
1:30 PM, Wildflowers Armory, 217 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY
Brad Bickhardt* as Quinn and CJ Roche as Emery
2:00 PM, Epicuse, 334 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY
Sarah Daniels as Quinn and Andrea Bickford as Emery
2:30 PM, 24-Second Shot Clock, 400 block of S. Franklin St.
Sarah Daniels as Quinn and CJ Roche as Emery
3:00 PM, Perseverance Park, 205 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY
Sarah Daniels as Quinn and Andrea Bickford as Emery
3:30 PM, Wildflowers Armory, 217 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY
Sarah Daniels as Quinn and CJ Roche as Emery.
*Brad Bickhardt appears courtesy of arrangement with Tri-Cities Opera.
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Bon Appetit by Lee Hoiby with libretto by Mark Shulgasser
pre show musical French selections and .... wine,
hors d'oveures and sweet desserts |
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Bon Appetit
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SYNOPSIS NOTES
PRESS RELEASE
CAST
Online Tickets:
Tickets by mail:
Click here or call
917 797 3152
Ticket prices:
gen'l adm adv $35
senior adv $25
at the door $45/$35
The Salerno Room
in the
Scalabrini Center
649 Jay Street
Utica, NY 13501
7:30pm
Friday & Saturday
JUNE 18 & 19, 2021
Round table seating with 6 persons per table.
wine, dessert & hors d'ouevres will be served.
Handicapped accessible.
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The Parting by Tom Cipullo with libretto by David Mason
 New York premiere and World Premiere..
CANCELLED DUE TO COvid -19 corona virus emergency
RE-SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 2022 - check back for more details to follow
pre show chat with host Naomi Lewin
THE PARTING:
On their last night together in May 1944, Hungarian poet Miklós Radnóti and his wife Fanni sing of their love, as well as the struggles in their marriage, as Death muses on at their past and their tragic future. After the war, a small book of poems found in Radnóti's coat pocket will identify his body and establish his reputation as one of Hungary’s greatest poets and a major witness to the Holocaust.
The House on Kronenstrasse: Music by Ben Moore -
Story by Shira Nayman
Her mother's last words led to a place Christiane had fled as a child. As Christiane travels from New York to Heidelberg, she finds herself transported back to the dangerous world of her WWII childhood, where the truth of her past lies concealed.
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NOTE: “The Parting” was commissioned by Music of Remembrance
and was premiered on May 19, 2019 at Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA
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The Parting
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The House on Kronenstrasse
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Tickets:
gen'l adm adv $45
at the door $55
senior/student
$35 adv/$45 at the door
The West End Theatre
263 W 86th Street
NY, NY
more info
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Josephine and
After Life - by Tom Cipullo
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Saturday Dec. 1, 2018
at 7:00 pm
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Bending Towards the Light . . .
A Jazz Nativty
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Sunday Dec. 16, 2018
at 7:00 pm
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by Anne Phillips
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Chelsea Opera & Kindred Spirits
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Saturday July 28th, 2018 at 7:30 pm
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music by Anne Phillips
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Stage Direction by Beth Ann Kennedy |
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Saturday Nov 11th, 2017 at 7:30 pm
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music by Anne Phillips
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Stage Direction by Rina Elisha |
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Puccini....the man and his music
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Thurs & Fri - June 16 & 17, 2016 at 7:30pm
Christ & St. Stephen's Church
120 W 69th St
(Btwn Broadway & Columbus)
NY, NY
INFO & SYNOPSIS
PRESS RELEASE
CAST
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Suor Angelica |
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This production is made possible, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council, and with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State’s 62 counties. |
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Thursday Nov. 12, 2015
at 7:30pm*
and Matinee Saturday
Nov. 14, 2015 at 2:00pm**
* Join us for a discussion with composer Tom Cipullo and author Tom Philpott, moderated by noted radio personality Naomi Lewin, after the November 12th performance only.
**American Sign Language (ASL) will be provided at Saturday's (11/14) performance.
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glory denied |
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This production is made possible, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council, and with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State’s 62 counties. |
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TOSCA |
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Thursday June 4, 2015
at 7:00pm
and Matinee Saturday
June 6, 2015 at 4:00pm
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concert staged with the Chelsea Opera Chamber Orchestra. |
This production is made possible, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council, and with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State’s 62 counties. |
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A Distant Love:
Songs of John and Abigail Adams |
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Chelsea Opera special
"ON THE ROAD"
production |
music by Gary S. Fagin
libretto by Terry Quinn |
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June 21, 2015 at 2:00pm
Channeling John and Abigail - the genesis of A Distant Love by Terry Quinn
Read the libretto
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Based on the letters exchanged between these two iconic patriots during John’s years abroad as he worked to secure financial support from the Dutch for a new nation. Back home, Abigail single handedly maintained their farm in Braintree, MA, surviving war, economic deprivation, disease and heartache.
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The Face on the Barroom Floor |
Nov 7, 2014 at 7:30pm
and Matinee
Nov 8, 2014 at 4:00pm
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| New York Premiere of Emperor Norton |
music by Henry Mollicone
libretti by John S. Bowman |
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with the Chelsea Opera Chamber Orchestra. |
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This production is made possible, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council, and with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State’s 62 counties. |
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| the medium |
Nov 10th, 11th, 12th 2011 at 7:30pm
and Matinee
Nov 12th, 2011 at 4:00pm
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Composer Virgil Thompson called The Medium "the most gripping operatic narrative [he has] witnessed in many a year. [Menotti's] libretto and his music form a unit that is deeply touching and terrifying."
Madame Flora, a bogus psychic, has a surprise encounter with the unknown that leads to murder and mayhem. Directing is Laura Alley who directed Chelsea Opera 's sterling production of Gianni Schicchi in 2008.
Performed in English with the Chelsea Opera Chamber Orchestra. |
This production is made possible, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council, and with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State’s 62 counties. |
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| madama Butterfly |
June, 2012
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Performed in Italian with the Chelsea Opera Chamber Orchestra. |
This production is made possible, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council, and with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State’s 62 counties. |
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This is the rill speaking
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June 9th, 10th, 11th, 2011 at 7:30pm
and Matinee
June 11th, 2011 at 4:00pm
a “vision of rural, small-town life through snatches of conversation patched together like a comfortable quilt and unfailingly gracious music that mixes a nostalgic glow with moments of winking mischief and gentle seduction�? (Steve Smith, The New York Times, 5/30/08)
St. Peter's Church in Chelsea
346 West 20th St (8th/9th Ave) NY, NY
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music by Lee Hoiby
Libretto by Mark Shulgasser
based on a Lanford Wilson play |
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Plus a special performance of Lee Hoiby's Bermudas
for soprano and mezzo with chamber ensemble
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This production is made possible, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council, and with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State’s 62 counties. |
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Chelsea Opera is proud to be a WQXR Media Sponsorship recipient
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GLORY DENIED
by Tom Cipullo
based on the book by Tom Philpott |
November 11th, 12th & 13th, 2010
7:30pm
Matinee -
November 14th, 2010
4:00pm pre-opera conversation
Th/Fri/Sat at 6:45pm
MEET THE COMPOSER
Tom Cipullo St. Peter's Church in Chelsea
346 West 20th St (8th/9th Ave) NY, NY
BUY & READ THE BOOK (autographed by author)
READ THE SYNOPSIS
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SPECIAL OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION: $10
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 Funded in part through Meet the Composer's MetLife Creative Connections program
This production is made possible, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council, and with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State’s 62 counties.
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Proud participants of Opera America's National Opera Week 2010
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Le Nozze di Figaro
by W. A. Mozart |
June 10th, 11th & 12th, 2010
7:30pmMatinee
June 13th, 2010
4:00pm
St. Peter's Church in Chelsea
346 West 20th St (8th/9th Ave) NY, NY
SYNOPSIS / CAST
check us out on: Figaro Raffle-great prizes
Enjoy dinner before or after the opera at
ALPHA Restaurant
receive special discount
mention: "Chelsea Opera" to receive 10% discount (see below)
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 RAFFLE WINNERS ANNOUNCED:
iPod Nano Figaro Quiz Winner:
Marie A. - NYC
Figaro Raffle Winners:
JetBlue Grand Prize #1 -
Rich G. - Brooklyn, NY
JetBlue Grand Prize #2 -
Gerald P. - Long Island, NY
Chelsea Culture package "A" -
Louise C. - Scarsdale, NY
Chelsea Culture package "B" -
Betsy C. - Wincester, MA
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this program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
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the performance is made possible with public funds
from the New York State Council on the Arts,
a state agency. |
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Suor Angelica
by Giacomo Puccini
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June 4th, 5th 6th, 2009
7:30pm
Matinee
Sunday, June 7th, 2009
3:30pm
St. Peter's Church in Chelsea
346 West 20th St (8th/9th Ave) NY, NY
special 5th anniversary production of Chelsea Opera's Premiere - with Gala Performances of
"Women Extraordinaire"
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The Bear by William Walton
The Scarf by Lee Hoiby
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November 7th & 8th, 2008
7:30pmMatinee
Sunday, November 9th, 2008
3:30pm
St. Peter's Church in Chelsea
346 West 20th St (8th/9th Ave)
NY, NY
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Tenth Anniversary Season |
June 13, 2014 at 7:00pm
and Matinee
June 14, 2014 at 4:00pm
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| The Tender Land |
music by Aaron Copland and libretto by Horace Everett |
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with the Chelsea Opera Chamber Orchestra. |
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This production is made possible, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council, and with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State’s 62 counties. |
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Tenth Anniversary Season |
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October 11, 2013 at 7:30pm
October 12 at 4:00pm
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New York Premiere of |
| Ballymore - Part One: Winners |
by Richard Wargo and
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La Pizza Con Funghi
by Seymour Barab |
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| 2013-2014 - Season Ten |
| Ballymore: Winners/La Pizza con Funghi |
| The Tender Land |
| The Sleeping Beauty - a work in progress |
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| 2012-2013 - Season Nine |
| The Mark of Cain |
| Verdi/Wagner - two men-two worlds-two centuries |
| A Distant Love |
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| 2011-2012 - Season Eight |
| the medium |
| A Child's Christmas in Wales |
| Spunky Old Opera Broads |
| Music of the Flowers....a welcome to Spring |
| Madama Butterfly |
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| 2010-2011 - Season Seven |
| Glory Denied |
| Girls Will Be Boys |
| A Valentine Homecoming |
| Very Verismo |
| The is the rill speaking and Bermudas |
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| 2009-2010 - Season Six |
| Le Nozze di Figaro |
| Amahl and the Night Visitors |
| Musical Pearls |
| Winternacht |
| Quintessentially yours |
| Shakespeare in opera - signature scenes |
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| 2008-2009 - Season Five |
| The Scarf |
| The Bear |
| Suor Angelica - Anniversary Production |
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| 2007-2008 - Season Four |
| The Ballad of Baby Doe |
| A Toast to Tosti |
| Gianni Schicchi |
| Quartet San Francisco |
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| 2006-2007 - Season Three |
| Don Giovanni |
| An Operatic Sampler |
| Amahl And The Night Visitors |
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| 2005-2006 - Season Two |
| Amahl And The Night Visitors |
| Pagliacci |
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| 2004-2005 - Season One |
| First Anniversary Gala Benefit Concert of Sweet Harmony |
| Cavalleria Rusticana |
| Suor Angelica |
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