Livermore Valley Opera (LVO) will open its opera season in October with two, well-known Italian operas, Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci at the Bankhead Theater, in downtown Livermore. Performance dates are as follows: Opera Week October 10-18, 2009; Saturday Gala Night, October 10. Gala 5:30pm (separate ticket). Curtain 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, October 11, 2:00pm Matinee; Frugal Friday, October 16, 8:00pm; Saturday October 17, 8:00pm; Sunday October 18, 2:00pm Matinee. "This is the classic double bill," says San Francisco Stage Director David Cox, who will direct LVO's production. "Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci are the standard bearers for Verismo Italian opera. They are stories taken from real life....the people are flesh and blood, full of passion, betrayal and revenge. In short, all the elements for a successful opera!" Joining Mr. Cox in this production is Music Director and Conductor Alexander Katsman and Founder & Artistic Director Raquel Holt. Most of the lead singers come from the greater Bay Area. Also joining the Livermore Valley Opera chorus for Cav-Pag are members of Livermore's Cantabella Children's Chorus. Tickets are Adults $39-$59; Students / Youth $29-$49; Frugal Friday $10 off any seat, may be combined with student/youth discount. Opening Night Gala $50: The Gala begins at 5:30 p.m. with appetizers and wine. David Cox and Alexander Katsman will be on hand to meet with patrons and answer questions. The Gala is a separately ticketed event with tickets available from the Bankhead Theater Ticket Office. Included in the ticket price is a pre-performance lecture one hour prior to curtain and a traditional artist's reception is held in the lobby immediately following each performance. Some performances will feature a public "afterglow" party at a nearby location with complimentary appetizers and a chance to meet the cast and crew.

Oct. 10/8pm, Oct. 11/2pm, Oct. 16/8pm, Oct. 17/8pm, Oct. 18/2pm

Adults $39-$59; Students/Youth $29-$49; Frugal Friday $10 off any seat.

Official Website: http://livermorevalleyopera.org

Added by FullCalendar on September 21, 2009

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