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The Livermore Valley Opera has announced a special celebration performance and a fully-staged opera of Verdi’s “Otello” over two weekends, March 5-13, at the Bankhead Theater for its 30th anniversary season.
But first the season opens with “Celebrate! An Evening of Favorite Operatic Ensembles” at 8 p.m. Oct. 9; and at 2 p.m. Oct. 10. The gala concerts will feature Livermore Valley Opera favorite singers as well as ensembles from productions of “Carmen,” “The Magic Flute,” “The Barber of Seville,” “Madame Butterfly,” “La Boheme,” “Lakme,” “The Merry Widow,” “Der Rosenkavalier” and “La Traviata.”
Ensemble numbers will be sung in their original languages with English supertitles. Maestro Alex Katsman will conduct the orchestra.
The season also include “The Venetian Affair at The Club at Ruby Hill,” at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 12. The glamorous evening of music and entertainment will start with a sparkling wine reception and a musical concert featuring the three principal artists from “Otello,” followed by a Shakespearean performance, and a three-course gourmet meal.
Livermore Valley Opera is continuing to visit schools to expose younger generations to the art of opera, and this year will reach 10,000 students.
Performances are $20-$95 with new ticket pricing of $20 for ages 20 and younger, and $40 for ages 21-40. Tickets and more information are available at www.LVOpera.com.
