Tickets to La
bohème: the Perfect Holiday Gift!
Photo by Chris Ayers
With the holidays right around the corner, why
not consider giving a gift certificate to a performance of
La bohème (Feb. 11 - 26, 2006) or
Don Giovanni (April 22 - May 7). By giving a gift certificate to
your friends or family, you allow them the freedom to choose the most
convenient date to attend.
Call the OSJ Box Office at (408) 437-4450 to purchase your gift certificate
today. Remember, La bohème is the perfect Valentine's Day date!
Frederica von Stade and Samuel Ramey
in Recital at the California Theatre in 2006
Under the auspices of
Montalvo,
Frederica von Stade and
Samuel Ramey will appear in recital at
the California Theatre in 2006.
Opera San José is hosting the post-performance
reception for these stellar artists. This unusually high powered evening is
sure to sell out, so order your tickets right away!
Ms.
von Stade and Mr. Ramey will appear in a joint recital on Tuesday, April 4 at
7:30 p.m. Tickets to the recital and reception cost $120, and these seat
locations are front Grand Tier and center Orchestra.
Other seat locations are available without the
reception, with prices ranging from $75 - $100. Tickets are available by calling the Opera San Jose
Box Office at (408) 437-4450.
Corporate Corner:
A Loyal Sponsor: Heritage Bank of Commerce
Opera San José thanks
Heritage Bank of Commerce for their loyal support over the years.
Beginning as an advertiser in OSJ's newsletter Heritage then went on to
sponsor the Marriott post-performance reception for the Inaugural Opening of
the California Theatre last season. Now, they are a sponsor of our
K-12 Education Programs. More...
If your company is
interested in supporting Opera San José as a mainstage or educational programs sponsor, please call Glen
Wong, corporate relations manager, at (408) 437-4463 or email
wong@operasj.org.
ENews: December 2005
In this issue:
Tickets to La bohème: the Perfect Holiday Gift!
Where Are They Now?
Hamburg Staats Oper, one of the most prestigious companies in the
world, will feature
Nmon Ford (1996 - 1997) as Demetrius in Britten's A
Midsummer Night's Dream in Spring 2006. Mr. Ford has also been engaged
to sing the title role in Don Giovanni at the Spoleto Festival in
May/June, and then returns to Hamburg to sing the title role in Britten's
Billy Budd.
For more information on the
exciting careers of OSJ's former artists,
click here.
Opera San José Receives Four-Star Rating
Where Are They Now?
Updates on Former OSJ Artists
Frederica von Stade
and Samuel Ramey
in Recital at the California Theatre in 2006
Corporate Corner:
A Loyal Sponsor: Heritage Bank of Commerce
Opera San José Receives
Four-Star Rating
Opera San José recently was notified by Charity
Navigator, America's largest independent evaluator of charities, that it had
been given a four-star rating.
Receiving four out of a
possible four stars indicates that OSJ excels, as compared to other
charities in America, in successfully managing the finances of its
organization in an efficient and effective manner. If you are considering
making a tax deductible donation to your favorite charity before the end of
2005, please consider making a donation to Opera San José. To view
OSJ's financial information, please click on the following link:
Updates on Former OSJ Artists
Across the nation and abroad, former principal artists of OSJ's resident
company continue to secure leading roles in opera companies. As
Julie Makerov
(2001 - 2003) makes her debut at
Seattle Opera as Roselinde in January of 2006,
Brian Leerhuber (1997 - 1999) appears as Dr. Malatesta in Houston Grand Opera's production of Don Pasquale.
Lori
Phillips (1995 - 1996) is featured on a newly released recording of
Beethoven's Missa Solemnis with the Nashville Symphony on the Naxos
label. Ms. Phillips will soon return to Vancouver Opera in the title role of
Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss. Other engagements during the
2005 - 2006 season include the
title role in Madama Butterfly with Opera Omaha, the Ice Princess
(Rusalka) with the Forth Worth Symphony, and the title role in
Turandot with Nashville and Indianapolis Opera companies.
Barbara
Divis (1996 - 2000) will sing Georgetta (Il tabarro), the
title role in Suor Angelica, and Lauretta (Gianni Schicchi)
with Hawaii Opera Theatre in February of 2006. Ms. Divis then appears in San
Diego Opera's production of Carmen as Michaela in April of
2006.
Opera San José performances are supported in part by
a grant from
the city
of San José
Opera San José performances are funded in part by the
California Arts Council,
a state
agency.
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