Opera Review: Version of ‘Nixon in China’ a Gamble That Pays Off Big

Published in the  Eugene Register Guard March 18, 2012. By Marilyn Farwell With its production of John Adams’ “Nixon in China,” Eugene Opera took a great leap forward. By attempting this challenging modern opera, the company took a risk that could have catapulted it into oblivion; instead, its successful gambit exhibited an artistic maturity beyond [...]

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Bizet’s Dr. Miracle

The Eugene Opera’s Artist Mentor Program celebrates National Opera Week this Saturday with their performance of La Boheme (abridged) and Bizet’s comic opera Dr Miracle.  5 pm Saturday, November 5  at The Very Little Theater. $12 adult, $10 senior and student.  Order by phone 800-821-6233.  Tickets also available at the door. We are all looking forward to [...]

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Eugene Opera sponsors DIVA’s 2011 OpenLens Festival

DIVA’s 2011 OpenLens Festival January 28-29-30, 2011 Location: UO Baker Downtown Center at 325 E. 10thEugene, OR 97401Phone: (541) 344-DIVA (3482) The Seventh Annual OpenLens Festival is a celebration of the independent spirit in Oregon filmmaking. It has become an umbrella event that hosts two juried events including the OpenLens Festival’s Short Film/Video Competition and Youth [...]

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Hip Hopera!

Opera and Hip Hop – Can it Co-Exist? A Contest. We are challenging djs, producers, and musicians across all genres to incorporate any sample or samples from the entire libretto of La Boheme and make it your own. 1. Find your inspiration on iTunes 2. Mash, sample, add your creative beats 3.  Submit a link [...]

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Celebrate Opera on Sunday July 18th at King Estate Winery!

A Celebration of Opera at King Estate Winery! Join opera lovers from across Oregon on Sunday July 18th for a wonderful evening of fine dining and live opera! Enjoy the excellent wine and cuisine with General Director Mark Beudert, our new Music Director Andrew Bisantz, and members of our Artist Mentor Program in a preview of Eugene Opera’s season [...]

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Welcome to a season of “Must-See Opera!”

Our official preparations for our 34th season begin today! We’re looking forward to two of the most popular operas: Puccini’s romantic “La Boheme” and Gilbert and Sullivan’s witty “The Mikado.” Both have been absent from our community too long, and both will return with some of the strongest casts possible. We’ll be blogging about the [...]

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Live Blog: FAUST, 12 March 2010 Act II scene ii

The curtain falls for the change of scene. When it rises again, Marguerite is in the same position; the prison has risen around her. Faust and Mephistopheles come in; Faust attempts to bring her away with him. She has lost her mind; she only speaks of their first meeting, and the evening in her garden. [...]

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Live Blog: FAUST, 12 March 2010 Act II, scene ii (3)

Marguerite enters the church to pray for her brother’s soul. But there she finds no peace–only torment from hellish voices. The Devil appears to her even then, in the guise of a priest. Overcome with remorse and terror, Marguerite senses fail her, and she falls fainting to the floor. Her friends and neighbors crowd around [...]

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Live Blog: FAUST, 12 March 2010 Act II, scene i (2)

Things are going from bad to worse. The soldiers, led by Valentin, have returned, and he has found about the shame that his sister Marguerite has brought upon their family. Mephistopheles and Faust return, and the Devil sings a scurrilous serenade outside the home that Valentin and Marguerite share. Valentin comes outside to avenge her [...]

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Live Blog: FAUST, 12 March 2010 Act II, scene i (1)

We’re back, and immediately find that things are not going well for Marguerite. Faust has left her, alone and pregnant. We’ve included the often cut Spinning Song, powerfully sung by Christina. This is usually followed by an aria for Siebel called “Si le bonheur.” That aria was written a few years after the premiere in [...]

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