BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Opera San Jose - ECPv6.10.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Opera San Jose X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.operasj.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Opera San Jose REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230901T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230901T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T042032 CREATED:20230824T000137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T193645Z UID:10000186-1693589400-1693600200@www.operasj.org SUMMARY:First Friday DESCRIPTION:Join Opera San José as we kick off our 40th anniversary season with our first event of the year at the California Theatre – South First Friday Art Walk on Friday\, September 1st\, 2023. \nWe are opening the doors to the California Theatre for an evening filled with music\, a sneak peek of the Romeo and Juliet rehearsal live at 7:00 pm\, and other special activities!  \nFeaturing dancers at 5:45 pm\, artists from the production will perform arias starting at 6:30 pm\, the lobby Wurlitzer organ player- Jerry Nagano at 7:30 pm\, and ending the night with a beautiful string quartet at 8:00 pm. \nDoors open at 5:30 pm \nWe hope to see you there! URL:https://www.operasj.org/event/first-friday LOCATION:The California Theatre\, 345 S 1st St\,\, San Jose\, CA\, 95113\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.operasj.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/rj-first-friday-event-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230813T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230813T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T042032 CREATED:20230715T174648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230813T193252Z UID:10000185-1691942400-1691946000@www.operasj.org SUMMARY:Resident Artist Showcase DESCRIPTION:Join us for a captivating afternoon of operatic talent at Opera San Jose’s Virtual Artist-in-Residence Showcase on Sunday\, August 13th\, at 4 pm. \nThis live stream event will introduce the 2023-2024 resident cohort\, featuring Melisa Bonetti (Mezzo-soprano)\, Michelle Ainna Cuizon (Director)\, Vartan Gabrielian (Bass-baritone)\, Johannes Löhner (Conductor)\, Courtney Miller (Mezzo-soprano)\, Joshua Sanders (Tenor)\, and Melissa Sondhi (Soprano). \nBe the first to witness these emerging artists as they perform before they take the stage at the California Theatre. Hosted by OSJ General Director and CEO Shawna Lucey and Resident Artist Emeritus Eugene Brancoveanu\, the live stream will showcase the residents’ talents and give you a sneak peek into their exceptional abilities. \nExperience the enchantment of these rising stars and join us for an afternoon of captivating performances. Save the date and immerse yourself in the world of operatic artistry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watch the showcase HERE. URL:https://www.operasj.org/event/resident-artist-showcase LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.operasj.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Resident-Artist-Showcase-corrected-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230722T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230822T123000 DTSTAMP:20260414T042032 CREATED:20230706T165727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T205215Z UID:10000184-1690021800-1692707400@www.operasj.org SUMMARY:Cinderella Digital Premiere DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! The highly anticipated digital premiere of Alma Deutscher’s Cinderella will take place on July 22nd at 10:30 am Pacific Time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Produced by The Packard Humanities Institute\, this extraordinary production is being made freely available to all for the first time ever!  \nAt just 17 years old\, Alma Deutscher accomplished a remarkable feat\, becoming the youngest person since Mozart to conduct her own opera. Notably\, she also holds the distinction of being the youngest woman ever to achieve this milestone. Her talent and creativity shine through in every note\, making her a true prodigy. \nCinderella is not your typical fairy-tale adaptation. It is a story about talent\, creativity\, and the pursuit of dreams. Since its first performance in Vienna when Alma was just 11\, this opera has been a sensation\, captivating audiences of all ages. It is the perfect entertainment for the entire family\, appealing to children and adults alike. \nBased on the classic fairytale\, this family-friendly work takes a unique twist. It is set in an opera company run by a scheming stepmother\, where the title character\, Cinderella\, is a brilliant composer toiling as a lowly copyist. In this production\, Cinderella’s union with her prince is not determined by a glass slipper but rather by a melodic journey only she can continue. \nIn 2017\, audiences at the OSJ (Opera San José) were enthralled by the sold-out American premiere of Cinderella\, a work that had already garnered international acclaim. Supported by the Packard Humanities Institute\, the then 13-year-old composer showcased her prodigious talent. Five years later\, OSJ and PHI once again collaborated to welcome back the 17-year-old Deutscher as she took the baton in this pivotal moment of her career. \nFeaturing an exceptional cast and a talented creative team\, the digital premiere of Alma Deutscher’s Cinderella is a production that promises to be truly extraordinary. The stellar cast includes Natalia Santaliz in the role of Cinderella\, Joey Hammod-Leppek as The Prince\, and Ben Brady as The King. Stacey Tappan takes on the role of Griselda\, while Julia Dawson portrays Zibaldona. Rena Harms brings The Stepmother to life\, and Megan Esther Grey enchants as the Fairy. Joshua Hughes completes the cast as The Minister. \nUnder the expert guidance of the creative team\, this lavish production is set to dazzle audiences. Alma Deutscher herself conducts the opera\, infusing it with her exceptional musical talent. Brad Dalton takes on the role of director\, ensuring a captivating and seamless performance. Richard Powers lends his choreography expertise to creating captivating dance sequences. The scenic design by Steven C. Kemp\, lighting design by David Cuthbert\, and costume design by Johann Stegmeier will transport viewers into a world of enchantment. Y. Sharon Peng brings intricate wig designs to life\, while Sophia Smith works her magic as the makeup designer and assistant hair designer. Andrew Whitfield leads the chorus as the chorus master\, and Jolie O’Dell serves as the assistant director\, contributing to the overall artistic vision. \nPrepare to be spellbound by the incredible talent on display in this production of Cinderella. With a stellar cast and a creative team dedicated to bringing Alma Deutscher’s vision to life\, this digital premiere is set to be an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this musical extravaganza! URL:https://www.operasj.org/event/cinderella-digital-premiere LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.operasj.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Opera-San-Jose_Alma-Deutscher-Cinderella-2022_Credit-David-Allen_8510_Resized-scaled-1-e1688667064510.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T153000 DTSTAMP:20260414T042032 CREATED:20230609T195811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T193829Z UID:10000181-1689429600-1689435000@www.operasj.org SUMMARY:Opera in the Park DESCRIPTION:Opera San José is excited to bring back an event we have not seen since 2019! Opera in the Park is back\, and we are thrilled to bring our Opera San José audience back to the park to enjoy an afternoon of music and camaraderie! Join us on Saturday\, July 15\, at Bramhall Park from 2 – 3 pm! See some of your favorite Opera San José singers off the California Theatre stage and out into nature for an afternoon of open-air music-making! URL:https://www.operasj.org/event/opera-in-the-park LOCATION:Bramhall Park\, 1320 Willow St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95125 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.operasj.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Opera-In-the-park-website-header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230713T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230713T193000 DTSTAMP:20260414T042032 CREATED:20230609T200057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T204734Z UID:10000182-1689269400-1689276600@www.operasj.org SUMMARY:Arias and Ales DESCRIPTION:Opera San José is launching “Classically Curious\,” a Young Professionals Group for people ages 21-40. Join us for our kick-off event this summer with an evening of strong brews and beautiful songs. Come for $1 off pints\, beautiful performances by OSJ favorites\, and a prize wheel! URL:https://www.operasj.org/event/arias-and-ales LOCATION:Camino Brewing Company\, 718 S 1st Street\, San Jose\, CA\, 95113 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.operasj.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Arias-Ales-Website-Header-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T183000 DTSTAMP:20260414T042032 CREATED:20230609T195350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T190708Z UID:10000180-1687370400-1687372200@www.operasj.org SUMMARY:Make Music San Jose DESCRIPTION:Join Opera San José on Wednesday\, June 21st\, with Musicians around the city to celebrate the summer solstice. Make Music San José coincides with festivities in more than one thousand cities worldwide as part of Make Music Day. The whole idea for the day is to share the joy of making music with everyone who wants to participate\, from professional to amateur musicians\, as well as the musically curious. Opera San José will perform inside the Sofa Market at 387 S 1st St from 5 – 6 pm. URL:https://www.operasj.org/event/make-music-san-jose LOCATION:SoFA Market\, 387 S 1st St\, San Jose\, California\, 95113 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.operasj.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/make-music-San-jose-website-header.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR