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operanc on 2/12/2008 10:09:23 AM |
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RE: Future operas |
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I have my favorites as well but have to be careful to not let that bias us as we select our seasons. In general I would like to see us expand the reach of our seasons. The current focus on Italian opera is probably temporary, a strategic choice to pull in the reins to a degree to build a stronger audience foundation. We did the same geographically, pulling all performances to Raleigh for now. But as our base is growing and our bottom line improves, it allows us to expand in many ways.
Personally, two that come to mind right away are the drama of Dialogue of the Carmelites (you can't beat the final scenes), and the joy and celebration of Die Fledermaus (Champagne is King!).
I'm so tempted to leak our upcoming season but I think I'm not supposed to yet . . .
Frank
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