On Wednesday, April 11, the Opera Guild of Rochester introduces its first Bravo Nights event, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Little Theatre Cafe. Bravo Nights is a casual, live performance perfect for die-hard fans and those seeking to learn about opera. The event is informal and cabaret-style, with popular opera arias and musical theatre hits. Food and drink available for purchase at the café.
The April 11 gathering features soprano Kearstin Piper Brown and tenor Mark Daniels, accompanied by Rob Goodling.
The Little Theatre is located at 240 East Avenue in Rochester.
Join the Opera Guild of Rochester for an informal get-together following the 12 p.m. screening of the Royal Opera House production of “Carmen” at the Little Theatre on Saturday, April 14. Enjoy casual opera conversation in a friendly setting.
The meet-up begins at 3 p.m. in the Little Theatre Café, located at 240 East Avenue in Rochester. All are welcome to join, regardless of attendance at the Carmen screening. Refreshments will be served.
The Opera Guild of Rochester has scheduled a tour to see the 2 p.m. matinee performance of Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” presented by Syracuse Opera on Sunday, April 15.
Set in turn-of-the-century Japan, 15-year-old geisha Cio-Cio-San renounces her occupation and religion so that she may marry the American naval officer B. F. Pinkerton. Following their wedding night, Pinkerton must leave but promises to return “when the robins build their nests.” The performance will be sung in Italian with English supertitles.
The price is $195 per person ($175 for Guild contributors), and includes prime seats at Syracuse Opera, a round-trip coach with boxed lunch, and a four-course, sit-down dinner at Abigail’s in Waterloo. The registration form can be found online at www.operaguildofrochester.org/tours.html.
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