Fun artistic facts about the creation of Anchorage Opera’s 50th Anniversary Season- The Golden Age, The Encore!

If opera is the glorious presentation all performing arts- voice, orchestra, acting, and sometimes even dance- then it is appropriate that we look at other great leading artists for inspiration.

Our 50th Anniversary Season pays homage to our more recent Golden Age – the Golden and roaring Twenties. Specifically, popular artist of the era, Gustav Klimt. Klimt’s use of gold foil and beautiful detailed color sparked our interest for imagery to lead the next 50 years of Arts Alive in Alaska. Our Golden Lady is a direct and strong representation of Klimt’s Judith I., celebrating the joy and beauty of youth, both in art and music.

PS-
2012 is not only Anchorage Opera’s 50th Anniversary,
but also Gustav Klimt’s 150th birthday!

Leading American soprano Brenda Harris, will be appearing with AO next season as Lady Macbeth in the Alaskan premiere of Giuseppe Verdi’s Macbeth! Audiences and critics are praising Ms. Harris’ virtuosity. Here’s what they’re saying …

…this is drop-dead gorgeous singing, soaring on high, glowing with mezzo-ish warmth in lower registers, nearly every phrase elegantly turned.

…her emotionally intense and unsparing performance carries the show more than anything else …

Brenda Harris was fabulous as Lady Macbeth. Her soprano seemed voluminous, and her characterization virtually dripped with bile.

Visit www.brendaharrissoprano.com to learn more about Diva Harris.

Visit www.anchorageopera.org to get your tickets!

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Photo courtesy of Des Moines Metro Opera.

Sensational American baritone, Todd Thomas, is Macbeth! Acclaimed American soprano, Brenda Harris, is Lady Macbeth! Both are known nationwide for their incredible portrayals of these hugely dramatic roles. New York City Opera director, Cynthia Edwards, returns to direct this MIND BLOWING production!

OMG!!!! We’re talking ABSOLUTELY EXHILARATING!!!

DON’T MISS AO’s MACBETH!!! It’s going to ROCK THE HOUSE BEYOND RECOGNITION!!!

Get your tickets now!!!! www.centerix.net.

Photo courtesy of Des Moines Metro Opera.

Click on the video above and know what it feels like to be Maria in love in Captain von Trapp.

Don’t miss AO’s heartwarming production of The Sound of Music next Spring.

www.anchorageopera.org

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2011 … Ricky Ian Gordon’s The Grapes of Wrath had its Pacific Northwest premiere tonight before a SOLD OUT audience in Anchorage, Alaska! Nearly 2000 people were swept away by the majestic power of The Grapes of Wrath.

According to Mike Dunham, Arts Critic with the Anchorage Daily News, “it was probably the most impressive production yet for Anchorage Opera from a purely sonic standpoint.” Also, for numerous ‘Sourdoughs’ (long-time Alaskans) who attended the concert, The Grapes of Wrath was “the best premiere of a new opera in Alaskan history.” And, “the future of Opera is very promising as long as we have conductors like Sara Jobin and composers like Ricky Ian Gordon who possess extraordinary artistic intellectualism and popular sensitivity.”

Prepare to BLAST OFF!!

THE OPENING NIGHT PARTY for 1000 of Alaska’s coolest citizens!!

The Grapes of Wrath

The Sound of Music

OMG!!!!!!!!!

Don’t miss out!! www.anchorageopera.org