CALENDAR
2017–18
For information and to purchase tickets for all Houston Grand Opera events, call the Customer Care Center at 713-228-6737 unless otherwise noted. For information about HGOco events, please call 713-546-0230, email HGOco@hgo.org, or visit HGO.org/community-programs.
APRIL
20, 22m, 28, May 1, 3, 4, 6m Performances of Bernstein’s West Side Story. Special intermission reception for members of Opening Nights for Young Professionals at the April 20 performance only.
22 Behind the Music: an intimate conversation about West Side Story immediately following the performance. Free.
27, 29m, May 5, 8, 11 Performances of Bellini’s Norma. Special intermission reception for members of Opening Nights for Young Professionals at the April 27 performance only.
29 Behind the Music: an intimate conversation about Norma immediately following the performance. Free.
MAY 2–4
Opera to Go! presents Monkey & Francine in the City of Tigers. Miller Outdoor Theatre. 11 a.m. daily. Free.
6 HGOco presents the members of the Bauer Family High School Voice Studio in a masterclass with mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton. 2 p.m. The public is invited. Contact Alisa Magallón at amagellon@hgo.org for info.
10 & 13 HGO Studio Recital Series: Artists of the HGO Studio perform in the intimate and elegant salon at Rienzi, the decorative arts wing of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, at 1406 Kirby Drive. May 10 at 7:30 p.m. and May 13 at 5 p.m.
20 HGOco presents the Bauer Family High School Voice Studio Graduation Recital, Duncan Recital Hall, Rice University. 6 p.m. Free.
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30 HGO Association Annual Meeting and Reception: 5–7 p.m. Open to members of the HGO Board of Directors, HGO Trustees, and donors. Call 713-546-0217 for information.
JUNE 4–8
Opera Camp: Create an Opera. Campers collaborate to write, design, build, and perform their own musical masterpiece. For singers and non-singers entering grades 3–8. *
5 HGO Guild Volunteer Gathering: Find out how you can use your talents to help HGO by volunteering with the Guild. United Way of Greater Houston, 50 Waugh Dr., 6:30 p.m. For information, contact the Guild at 713-546-0269 or guild@hgo.org.
11–15 Opera Camp: Create a Singer (formerly called Opera Experience). Campers develop healthy singing technique and hone their music theory skills while preparing for a final performance of group and solo repertoire. Boys' voices must be unchanged. For students entering grades 4–9. *
11–22 Opera Camp: Art of Opera. Campers enhance their vocal and dramatic skills by rehearsing and performing a fully staged opera or musical production. This exciting two-week camp fills quickly: register early to guarantee a spot! For students entering grades 9–12. *
18–22 Opera Camp: Sing! Move! Play! A half day packed full of singing, storytime, movement, and lots of fun! Inspired by opera's greatest hits—engaging ways to develop language, social, and physical skills. For children entering K–2. * * For information or to register, visit HGO.org/community-programs
SEE YOU AT THE PARKS! Join HGO for The Barber of Seville, featuring current and past artists of the HGO Studio. This is the production seen this winter on the main stage, as adapted for outdoor venues!
MAY 18–19, 8 P.M. Miller Outdoor Theatre, Hermann Park FREE tickets for covered seating may be picked up the day of the performance from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Miller Outdoor Theatre Box Office. Visit milleroutdoortheatre.com.
MAY 23, 8 P.M. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands Orchestra seats available for $20; FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation. Visit woodlandscenter.org for information and tickets. Figaro Sol Jin † Mr. and Mrs. James W. Crownover Fellow Count Almaviva Richard Trey Smagur † Michelle Beale and Dick Anderson Fellow Rosina Sofia Selowsky ‡ Don Basilio Anthony Robin Schneider † Beth Madison/Frances Marzio Fellow Dr. Bartolo Peixin Chen ‡ Berta Yelena Dyachek † Jill and Allyn Risley/John M. O’Quinn Endowed Fund Fellow Fiorello Thomas Glass † Harlan and Dian Stai Fellow Sergeant Yongzhao Yu † Albert and Ann Chao/ Carolyn J. Levy Fellow
Conductor Geoffrey Loff ‡ Original Director Joan Font Revival Director Andreas Hager Set and Costume Designer Joan Guillén Lighting Designer Albert Faura Original Choreographer Xevi Dorca Chorus Master Richard Bado ‡ Sarah and Ernest Butler Chorus Master Chair † HGO Studio artist ‡ Former HGO Studio artist