Opera Roanoke

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Words of Wisdom Wednesday

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[la-madamina]

Whatever my passions demand of me, I become for the time being – musician, poet, director, author, lecturer or anything else.

Richard Wagner (via la-madamina)

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one thing I love about classical music is that you will never stop discovering pieces, and every time you listen to something different, you find yourself in your happy place all over again.

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petition to refer to vivaldi as lord vivaldimort from now on

[ladynovelist]

I feel like the opportunity for Lord Verdimort was missed here

[itwasanangryinch]

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Babar of Fleet Street

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I need to post the rest of this series at some point.

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Arts & Extras: Clock strikes in Roanoke for Cinderella

Cinderella’s time has arrived.

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Calling all princesses and princes! Come spend an enchanted afternoon at the Grandin Theatre with special guests from Opera Roanoke's upcoming production of Rossini's Cinderella.

The Grandin Theatre will have special screenings of Disney's new live-action version of Cinderella next Sunday (3/15). Before the 3 pm & 5 pm shows, our cast members will sing excerpts from our upcoming production of Rossini's Cinderella. During those two shows, the Grandin is having a princess costume contest. Prize packs will be awarded to the best costume for each showing, including tickets to the Opera! Tickets for these special screenings go on sale Monday (3/9). There is no additional cost for this fun afternoon, you just have to buy the movie ticket.

For full details, click here. 

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We are pleased to welcome Levi Hernandez to Roanoke for his Opera Roanoke debut! Levi joins us for the role of Dandini, Prince Ramiro's valet, in our upcoming production of Rossini's Cinderella (La Cenerentola). Tickets remain available by clicking here. Join us on March 20 and 22. Become reenchanted.

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In the operatic version of the Cinderella story, the fairy godmother is replaced with Alidoro, Prince Ramiro's tutor. Alidoro first comes to Angelina’s house as a beggar in disguise to spy on Cinderella and her stepsister. We here at Opera Roanoke are delighted to welcome back Zachary James, who made his Opera Roanoke debut in our fall production of Mozart's Abduction. Zach joins the cast of Rossini's Cinderella as Alidoro. Tickets are available by clicking here. Join us on March 20 & 22. Opera Roanoke. Become reenchanted.

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In the operatic version of the Cinderella tale, the stepsisters are named Clorinda and Tisbe. We are delighted to welcome back Angela Theis to Roanoke. She joins us as Clorinda for Rossini's Cinderella.

Join us on March 20 and 22. Tickets remain available. Please click here. Become reenchanted.

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We are pleased to welcome Kathyn Kelly to Roanoke as she makes her Opera Roanoke debut as Tisbe in our upcoming production of Rossini's Cinderella!

Join us on March 20 and 22. Tickets remain available by clicking here. Become reenchanted.

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In the operatic version of the Cinderella story, the stepmother has been replaced with a stepfather, named Don Magnifico. We are delighted to have Donald Hartmann make his Opera Roanoke debut in the role of Don Magnifico during our upcoming production of Rossini's Cinderella on March 20 & 22.

Tickets are available by clicking here. Become reenchanted.

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Guest Bartender Night to benefit Opera RoanokeThe Shenandoah Club

GUEST BARTENDER NIGHT at The Shenandoah Club* Featuring Guest Bartender, Linda Gavel Webb Friday, February 27 5:30—7:30 p.m. Casual dress…denim is permitted.

*Non-members are welcome to come and pay with a credit card.

Come and have a good time and celebrate the end of the work week…all for a good cause! The tips earned by February’s featured bartender, Linda Gavel Webb, will go toward supporting Opera Roanoke. This new Club event has become quite popular with members and has resulted with over $5000 being raised for local charities and organizations. Come out and join us and have a good time for a cause!

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In the operatic version of the Cinderella story, Prince Charming is known as Prince Ramiro. Jonathan Blalock, tenor, will make his Opera Roanoke debut as the Prince.

Join us on March 20 and 22 for Rossini's Cinderella (La Cenerentola). Tickets are available by clicking here. Opera Roanoke. Become reenchanted.

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Meet Angelina (Cinderella)! Amanda Crider will make her Opera Roanoke debut as Angelina/Cinderella in our upcoming production of Rossini's Cinderella.

Be sure to join on on Friday, March 20 and Sunday, March 22 as Cinderella and the Prince sing their way into our imaginations here in Virginia's Blue Ridge. Tickets are available by clicking here. Opera Roanoke. Become reenchanted.