A Queer Night At The Opera
- When
- Fri Jun 20, 2008
- Where
- SOMArts Cultural Center (Gallery)
- Time
- 8pm
- Cost
- $15 - $20
- Tags
- Music, Other Music, Gay, Gay Music, Gay Culture, Gay Community
Description
Back by popular demand, A Queer Night at the Opera aims to satisfy fans and neophytes alike. The show is a gentle introduction to the art of opera in a non-intimidating atmosphere. It also puts a spin on the medium by presenting old favorites in a queer context and featuring works by queer composers. We've gathered a great group of local queer singers, and have lots of new material along with a few showstoppers from last year. Created and produced by Leslie Hassberg.Part 1: You Thought You Didn’t Know Opera
Examples of opera’s “hit parade” that you might know from movies, television, ice skating competitions, even ringtones!
Part 2: Gender Bending
Women in trouser roles, men in skirts; mistaken identity and the like.
Part 3: Queer Composers
Featuring excerpts from Paula Kimper and Wende Person’s “Patience and Sarah,” plus Britten, Bernstein, Barber, Menotti and Dame Ethel Smyth.
Co-sponsored by Queerly Operatic
More Info
- Link
- http://www.queerculturalcenter.org/
- Contact Form (account required)
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