Welcome to the 2008-2009 UNCG
Opera Theatre Season!
Fourth Annual
Charles A. Lynam Vocal Competition
About the UNCG Opera Theatre
UNCG Opera Theatre Education/Outreach
Libby Larsen Opera Commission
2008 TOUR to the SCHOOLS
Jack and the Beanstalk
Tuesday/Thursday mornings
September-December 2008
FALL OPERA
Amahl and the Night Visitors
by Gian-Carlo Menotti10th Anniversary Production!
November 21-23, 2008
Aycock AuditoriumTickets: $15 general, $11 seniors, $6 students
$1 discount for groups of 10 or moreUNCG Box Office: (336) 334-4849 or
http://boxoffice.uncg.edu
STUDIO OPERA
Title TBA
February 12-15, 2009
Grimsley High School
"Opera at the Carolina"
Title TBA
February 24-26, 2009
Carolina Theatre
SPRING OPERA
Libby Larsen's Picnic
Join the School of Music for the debut of this new opera commissioned by the School of Music and based on the play by William Inge.
April 2-3 & 5, 2009
Aycock Auditorium
The UNCG Opera Theatre, under the direction of David Holley, annually produces at least four operas. Since 1993, UNCG's productions have regularly earned awards in the National Opera Association's Annual Opera Production Competition, including first place recognition for Susannah (2004), Little Women (2003), Orpheus in the Underworld (2001), The Consul (2000), Dialogues of the Carmelites (1997), Amahl and the Night Visitors (1996), and Don Giovanni (1994).
The 2007-2008 year brings with it exciting UNCG Opera Theatre activities and productions. In September, Libby Larsen will be in residence for the musical workshop of Picnic, the new American opera the School of Music commissioned through the generous gift from Charles H. Babcock. The Third Annual Charles A. Lynam Vocal Competition, which is co-sponsored by the Greensboro Symphony, takes place on October 20 & 21. The Fall opera (in November) is yet to be announced, but will be one chosen from Ms. Larsen’s catalogue of completed operas. Finally, the Fall 2007 "Tour to the Schools" promises to entertain and educate, as it fulfills the mission of outreach to our community and area school children. Last year’s touring production of Goldilocks and the Three Bears was seen by over 10,000 school children in Guilford, Forsyth, Chatham and Orange counties.
In 2003-2004, UNCG presented the North Carolina premiere of Mark Adamo's Little Women. Mr. Adamo attended opening night and was in residence to work with the cast for several days the week before. As a result, audio excerpts from our production appear (upon Mr. Adamo's recommendation) on Thirty New Operas, a two-CD set that G. Schirmer has produced and distributed to opera companies worldwide.
Alumni of the UNCG School of Music are currently singing principal roles on some of the world's most prestigious stages, including the Metropolitan Opera, The New York City Opera, The Chicago Lyric Opera, and The San Francisco Opera, The Houston Grand Opera, and as well as major summer festivals, such as Wolf Trap and Central City Opera.
There are many performing opportunities in the Greensboro area for aspiring professional singers. The Greensboro Opera provides an excellent opportunity for UNCG's students to gain valuable experience alongside seasoned professionals. Artists recently appearing in Greensboro include some who are on the roster of the Metropolitan Opera and/or New York City Opera: Amy Johnson (Tosca), Allan Glassman (Madama Butterfly, Carmen, and Otello), and Jane Bunnell (Tales of Hoffmann). Many UNCG students are hired to sing in the chorus and frequently are cast in comprimario roles. In addition, Piedmont Opera ( Winston-Salem), Triangle Opera (Durham), Opera Carolina (Charlotte), and The Opera Company of North Carolina (Raleigh) are all thriving regional companies within 90 minutes of Greensboro.
One of the primary missions of the UNCG Opera Theatre is outreach to the community, and particularly, educating children about opera. Activities include an annual tour to the elementary schools and on-campus matinee performances. The UNCG Opera Theatre annually introduces over 10,000 school children to the wonderful world of opera.
Additional partnerships forged with Triad organizations include collaborations with The Philharmonia of Greensboro and the North State Chorale (Cavalleria Rusticana, Susannah), The English Speaking Union of Greensboro (Trial by Jury), The Greensboro Youth Chorus (Hansel and Gretel and La Bohème), West Market United Methodist Church (The Wise Women), Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church (Dialogues of the Carmelites), and The Music Academy of North Carolina and Westover Church (Amahl and the Night Visitors).
For more information, please write to
David Holley, Director of Opera at: d_holley@uncg.edu
Recent UNCG Opera Theatre Repertoire
2006-2007
Amahl and the Night Visitors (Biennial since 1998)
Goldilocks and the Three Bears (2006 “Tour to the Schools” production)
“Bravi, tutti!” Alumni Opera Gala
The Ballad of Baby Doe
“ From Pops to Puccini” - Act II of Die Fledermaus & Selections from Classic Musical Theatre2005-2006
HMS Pinafore
Little Red Riding Hood (2005 “Tour to the Schools” production)
Gianni Schicchi/”The Will” - presented as a Greensboro Opera 2005-2006 mainstage production
The Tenderland2004-2005
Amahl and the Night Visitors (Biennial since 1998)
Figatroll and the Three Billy Goats Gruff
The Mightly Casey
Lakme' (in French)2003-2004
Little Women (North Carolina premiere)
First place winner, National Opera Association Opera Production Competition
Mark Adamo residency
Così fan tutte
Susannah (Mark Ross Clark, guest stage director)
First place winner, National Opera Association Opera Production Competition
The Ugly Duckling (2003 Tour to the Schools)2002-2003
The Merry Wives of Windsor (Nicolai)
The Pirates of Penzance
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Jack and the Beanstalk (2002-2003 Tour to the Schools)2001-2002
Falstaff (Alumni opera; concert version, in Italian)
Roman Fever (Robert Ward)
The Three Little Pigs (2001 Tour to the Schools)
Cavalleria Rusticana (in Italian)
The Magic Flute2000-2001
Amahl and the Night Visitors (Biennial production since 1998)
Carmenella (2000 Tour to the Schools)
The Old Maid and the Thief
Orpheus in the Underworld**1999-2000
The Wise Women (Conrad Susa)
Talk Opera (Milton Granger)
The Consul**
1998-1999
Amahl and the Night Visitors (Biennial production since 1998)
Figatroll and the Three Billy Goats Gruff (1998 Tour to the Schools)
Trial by Jury
Hansel and Gretel1997-1998
Albert Herring*
Sweet Betsy from Pike/La Pizza del Destino
The Telephone/Rumpelstiltskin (1997 Tour to the Schools)
The Marriage of Figaro1996-1997
Little Red Riding Hood (1996 Tour to the Schools)
Amahl and the Night Visitors (Annual production, 1993-1996)
The Dialogues of the Carmelites**
La Bohème (in Italian)1995-1996
The Three Little Pigs
Amahl and the Night Visitors (Annual production, 1993-1996)**
Cendrillon (Cinderella - Jules Massenet)1994-1995
The Stoned Guest (P.D.Q. Bach)
Amahl and the Night Visitors (Annual production, 1993-1996)
Street Scene1993-1994
A Hand of Bridge
Amahl and the Night Visitors (Annual production, 1993-1996)
Don Giovanni (in Italian)**1992-1993
Suor Angelica (in Italian)
Gianni Schicchi*
**First Place Winner: National Opera Association Opera Production Competition
*Second Place Winner: National Opera Association Opera Production Competition
