Opera San José and History San José Partner for Music Series

Everyone likes a little love in the afternoon. Opera San José and History San José are presenting that opportunity
with the inaugural partnership of Opera in the Park, featuring arias from The Elixir of Love during an afternoon in
History Park. 

On Sunday, October 19th the public is invited to partake in a preview of Gaetano Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love,
a happy and charming operatic tale of idyllic life in a sort of 1900’s valley of heart’s delight setting.  History
Park provides the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of opera, as well as a pre-preview of History San José’s
exhibition, She Made It! – The Tradition of Women’s Arts and Crafts Through the Years, opening to the public
on Friday, October 24th.   

“Presenting inspiring music in History Park will become a tradition,” said Alida Bray, President and CEO of
History San José. “It is a pleasure to partner with one of the premier artistic groups in Northern California---and a
great way to say Happy 25th Birthday to Opera San José.”  

The opera preview will begin at 4:30 p.m. with a brief introduction by Larry Hancock, General Manager of Opera
San José, followed by a performance by four of Opera San José's singers, performing selected arias from Elixir.  

“To be able to bring opera to the people of San José in such a lovely venue is exactly what Opera San José is
about,” said Irene Dalis, General Director and founder of Opera San José. “It is a great way to celebrate our
25th season.” 

History Park will open the usual Sunday time of noon, but remain open until 6:30 p.m. Patrons are welcome to
bring their own picnic and lawn chairs.  O’Brien’s Ice Cream Parlor and Café will also be open and the vintage
trolley will be running. Admission to History Park is free; parking is $6. 

About History San José: 

History San José is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the continuing history of the
Santa Clara Valley.  HSJ manages one of the largest and most comprehensive regional history collections in
the State of California, from 1784 Spanish governmental records to twenty-first century Silicon Valley technology.   

History San José aspires to provide innovative national leadership in preserving and sharing regional history
by engaging diverse audiences in exploring the varieties of human experience that contributes to the continuing
history of San José and the Santa Clara Valley.