Union Avenue Opera Presents "Opera Gala 2012" on Saturday

Union Avenue Opera invites you to Opera Gala 2012, an evening of unforgettable arias performed by alumni artists and accompanied by the Union Avenue Opera orchestra this Saturday, November 3rd at 8:00pm. Members of the American Federation of Musicians along with several UAO singing artists have once again graciously donated their services to the company for the performance.

Concertgoers will hear arias and duets from a variety of operas including Handel's Giulio Cesare, Mozart's Cosi fan tutte, Verdi's La Traviata, Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance, Bellini's Norma, Gounod's Faust, Donizetti's L'Elisir d'Amore and many more...

Maestro Scott Schoonover has assembled a lineup of singers from seasons past and present:

Joy Boland

(Freia, Das Rheingold ’12)

Jon Garrett

(Howard Boucher, Dead Man Walking ’11)

Debra Hillabrand

(Mrs. Patrick de Rocher, Dead Man Walking ’11)

Ann Hoyt Wazelle

(Susanna, Le Nozze di Figaro ’06)

Marlissa Hudson

(Bess, Porgy and Bess ’07)

Courtney Mills

(Amelia, Un ballo in maschera ’12)

Andy Papas

(Major General, The Pirates of Penzance ’10)

Marc Schapman

(Loge, Das Rheingold ’12)

Clark Sturdevant

(Froh, Das Rheingold ’12)

A reception follows at Tavern of Fine Arts. Tickets sold separately for $50 each ($25 tax-deductible).

Tickets for the Gala [Patron: $250* | Reserved Center/Balcony: $50 | General Admission: $35] can be purchased by clicking here or calling the Union Avenue Opera Box Office at 314-361-2881.

*Includes $175 tax-deductible donation and ticket to Gala Reception

Winter Opera Saint Louis Presents "1920s Masquerade Ball" Tomorrow Night

Winter Opera Saint Louis invites you to join fellow opera lovers in a 1920s Masquerade Ball tomorrow night, October 26th, 2012 at 6:30pm! Dine on the stage of the beautiful Skip Viragh Center for the Performing Arts (425 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131) and experience opera up close and personal with a behind-the-scenes look at Winter Opera’s new home. Catered by Dominic’s on the Hill and featuring the talents of Winter Opera’s top artists, join us for an evening of wine, dancing and song!

For the entertainment of the evening, Artistic Director Gina Galati is pleased to present artists from Winter Opera’s upcoming production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado including Soprano Kathleen Jasinskas, Tenor Isaiah Bell, Mezzo-Soprano Lindsey Anderson, Baritone John Stephens and many more.

Wine & appetizers will be served at 6:30pm with dinner to follow at 7:30pm. Flapper attire is encouraged, black tie is optional. Cost is $125 per person and includes Italian wines & prosecco throughout the evening, dinner and entertainment. Proceeds to benefit Winter Opera’s Sixth Season. 

Tickets to the 1920s Masquerade Ball as well as Winter Opera’s upcoming season including Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado on November 9th (8pm) and 11th (3pm), Douglas Moore’s The Ballad of Baby Doe on February 8th (8pm) and 10th (3pm) and Puccini’s Tosca on March 8th (8pm) and 10th (3pm) are available by calling the Winter Opera Saint Louis Box Office at 314-865-0038 or by visiting http://www.winteroperastl.org/ See you at the Masquerade Ball!