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Friday, January 2, 2009
"Would You Like an Aria with those Fries?" Brown Bag Series January lunch
Friday, January 2 | 12:00 pmMultnomah County Central Library
(801 SW 10th Ave)
U.S. Bank room
Free and open to the public.Bring your lunch and join Portland Opera Chorus Master and Assistant Conductor Robert Ainsley for an exploration of the music and history behind Britten’s The Turn of the Screw, complete with musical highlights.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Destination Opera - The Turn of the Screw
Tuesday, January 20 | 7:00 pmSherman Clay Pianos
131 NW 13th Ave.An insider’s look at The Turn of the Screw explores its relevance beyond the stage. A local panel of experts—from psychoanalysts to professors of literature—will join Alexis Hamilton, Manager of Education and Outreach, to debate and discuss The Turn of the Screw.
Free and open to the public.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
'Northwest Previews" The Turn of the Screw
Thursday, January 29 | 6:00 pmTune in for John Pitman’s in-depth preview of Britten’s The Turn of the Screw, featuring musical highlights and commentary from General Director Christopher Mattaliano.
All Classical 89.9 fm
Sunday, February 1, 2009
"The Turn of the Screw" preview
Sunday, February 1 | 2:00 pmMultnomah County Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.
Free and open to the public.
Join Rob Ainsley, Chorus Master, the Portland Opera Studio Artists for a lively, 50-minute sneak peak of Britten's The Turn of the Screw.
Friday, February 6, 2009
"Would You Like and Aria with Those Fries?" Brown Bag Series Febraury Topic: Cavalli's La Calisto
Friday, February 6 | 12:00 pmMultnomah County Central Library
(801 SW 10th Ave)
U.S. Bank room
Free and open to the public.Bring your lunch and join Portland Opera Chorus Master and Assistant Conductor Robert Ainsley, and the Portland Opera Studio Artists, for an exploration of the music and history behind this season’s Portland Opera Studio Artist production—Cavalli’s La Calisto. The program includes musical highlights from the Studio Artists.
The Turn of the Screw
Friday, February 6 | 7:30 pm
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Backstage @ the Opera
Saturday, February 7 | 9:30 am89.9 All Classical
Join General Director Christopher Mattaliano for his always interesting preview of the Met’s weekly broadcast. This Saturday it’s Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
The Turn of the Screw
Sunday, February 8 | 2:00 pm
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Portland Opera Studio Artists Recital: Jose Rubio & Jonathan Kimple
Tuesday, February 10 | 7:00 pmSherman Clay Pianos
131 NW 13th Ave.
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of vocal chamber music. The spotlight will shine on baritone José Rubio and bass Jonathan Kimple in the third Portland Opera Studio Artists Recital of the season. The recital features the songs of Mozart, Beethoven, Fauré, Hahn, Chausson, Duparc, Brahms, Tosti and Rachmaninoff.Studio Artists Recitals have proven very popular, with the first two turning into standing-room-only events.
Suggested donation: $10 to support the Portland Opera Studio Artists Program.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
The Turn of the Screw
Thursday, February 12 | 7:30 pm
Saturday, February 14, 2009
The Turn of the Screw
Saturday, February 14 | 7:30 pm
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Destination Opera - La Calisto
Tuesday, February 24 | 7:00 pmSherman Clay Pianos
131 NW 13th Ave.An insider’s look at La Calisto explores its relevance beyond the stage. A local panel of experts—from psychoanalysts to professors of literature—will join Alexis Hamilton, Manager of Education and Outreach, to debate and discuss La Calisto.
Free and open to the public.
Friday, March 6, 2009
"Would You Like and Aria with Those Fries?" Brown Bag Series March Topic: Opera Master Class
Friday, March 6 | 12:00 pmMultnomah County Central Library
(801 SW 10th Ave)
U.S. Bank room
Free and open to the public.Bring your lunch and enjoy an open-format opera Master Class presented by Alexis Hamilton, Portland Opera’s Manager of Education and Outreach. The audience will gain unique insight into the skill and technique required for opera singing. Portland Opera’s Principal Accompanist Thomas Webb will play piano.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
"La Calisto" preview
Sunday, March 8 | 2:00 pmMultnomah County Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.
Free and open to the public.
Join Rob Ainsley, Chorus Master, and the Portland Opera Studio Artists for a lively, 50-minute sneak peak of Cavalli's La Calisto.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Portland Opera To Go Presents: Cinderella
Monday, March 9 | 12:00 pmPortland Opera To Go, the touring arm of Portland Opera's education and outreach department, presents their 50-minute, English version of Cinderella.
Free Public Performance
Portland Center for the Performing Arts (PCPA, 1111 SW Broadway) in the lobby Rotunda.
Friday, March 13, 2009
La Calisto
Friday, March 13 | 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 14, 2009
BACKSTAGE @ THE OPERA WITH CHRISTOPHER MATTALIANO
Saturday, March 14 | 9:30 amAll Classical 89.9 fm, www.allclassical.org
Usually enjoyed the first Saturday of every month just prior to the Met radio broadcast, this month Mr. Mattaliano's popular show will be heard one week later. This schedule change is for a very good reason. This coming weekend All Classical 89.9 fm will be in the middle of their fundraising drive. You'll enjoy Mr. Mattaliano on the air helping them with that important business and we hope you'll also recognize the station's impressive record in promoting Opera in this region and consider helping them as well!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
La Calisto
Sunday, March 15 | 2:00 pm
Thursday, March 19, 2009
La Calisto
Thursday, March 19 | 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 21, 2009
La Calisto
Saturday, March 21 | 7:30 pm
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Portland Opera To Go Presents: Cinderella
Thursday, March 26 | 7:00 pmPortland Opera To Go, the touring arm of Portland Opera's education and outreach department, presents their 50-minute, English version of Cinderella in the Portland Opera Studio Theater, 211 SE Caruthers St. $5 for children under 12, $10 for adults, $20 per family of four. For tickets, please call 503-241-1802.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Portland Opera To Go Presents: Cinderella
Friday, March 27 | 7:00 pmPortland Opera To Go, the touring arm of Portland Opera's education and outreach department, presents their 50-minute, English version of Cinderella in the Portland Opera Studio Theater, 211 SE Caruthers St. $5 for children under 12, $10 for adults, $20 per family of four. For tickets, please call 503-241-1802.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Portland Opera To Go Presents: Cinderella
Saturday, March 28 | 1:00 pmPortland Opera To Go, the touring arm of Portland Opera's education and outreach department, presents their 50-minute, English version of Cinderella in the Portland Opera Studio Theater, 211 SE Caruthers St. $5 for children under 12, $10 for adults, $20 per family of four. For tickets, please call 503-241-1802.
Portland Opera To Go Presents: Cinderella
Saturday, March 28 | 4:00 pmPortland Opera To Go, the touring arm of Portland Opera's education and outreach department, presents their 50-minute, English version of Cinderella in the Portland Opera Studio Theater, 211 SE Caruthers St. $5 for children under 12, $10 for adults, $20 per family of four. For tickets, please call 503-241-1802.
Friday, April 3, 2009
"Would You Like and Aria with Those Fries?" Brown Bag Series April Topic: Verdi's Rigoletto
Friday, April 3 | 12:00 pmMultnomah County Central Library
(801 SW 10th Ave)
U.S. Bank room
Free and open to the public.Bring your lunch and join Portland Opera Assistant Conductor and Chorus Master Rob Ainsley and his talented band of Studio Artists for insights and musical highlights from Verdi’s masterpiece.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Destination Opera - Rigoletto
Tuesday, April 21 | 7:00 pmSherman Clay Pianos
131 NW 13th Ave.An insider’s look at Rigoletto explores its relevance beyond the stage. A local panel of experts—from psychoanalysts to professors of literature—will join Alexis Hamilton, Manager of Education and Outreach, to debate and discuss Rigoletto.
Free and open to the public.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
"Northwest Previews" Rigoletto
Thursday, April 30 | 6:00 pmTune in for John Pitman’s in-depth preview of Verdi’s Rigoletto, featuring musical highlights and commentary from General Director Christopher Mattaliano.
All Classical 89.9 fm
Sunday, May 3, 2009
"Rigoletto" preview
Sunday, May 3 | 2:00 pmMultnomah County Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.
Free and open to the public.
Join Rob Ainsley, Chorus Master, and the Portland Opera Studio Artists for a lively, 50-minute sneak peak of Verdi's Rigoletto.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Rigoletto
Friday, May 8 | 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Rigoletto
Sunday, May 10 | 2:00 pm
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Portland Opera Studio Artists Recital: Brendan Tuohy
Tuesday, May 12 | 7:00 pmSherman Clay Pianos
131 NW 13th Ave.
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of vocal chamber music. The spotlight will shine on tenor Brendan Tuohy in the final Portland Opera Studio Artists Recital of the season.
Donations welcome.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Rigoletto
Thursday, May 14 | 7:30 pm
Saturday, July 4, 2009
La Traviata Broadcast on All Classical
Saturday, July 4 | 10:00 amAll Classical 89.9 fm
Tune in to hear Portland Opera's performance of La Traviata from the 2008/09 season.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Fidelio Broadcast on All Classical
Saturday, July 11 | 10:00 amAll Classical 89.9 fm
Tune in to hear Portland Opera's performance of Fidelio from the 2008/09 season.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
The Turn of the Screw Broadcast on All Classical
Saturday, July 18 | 10:00 amAll Classical 89.9 fm
Tune in to hear Portland Opera's performance of The Turn of the Screw from the 2008/09 season.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
La Calisto Broadcast on All Classical
Saturday, July 25 | 10:00 amAll Classical 89.9 fm
Tune in to hear Portland Opera's performance of La Calisto from the 2008/09 season.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Rigoletto Broadcast on All Classical
Saturday, August 1 | 10:00 amAll Classical 89.9 fm
Tune in to hear Portland Opera's performance of Rigoletto from the 2008/09 season.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Opera Season Subscriber Advance On-sale
Tuesday, August 4 | 9:00 amGet extra tickets for friends and family! Every available seat is yours for the asking, before going on sale to the general public. Plus, you get your special subscriber savings on these extra tickets!
Call our Box Office at 503-241-1802, mention you're a subscriber and they'll provide you with the special subscription savings on all additional, regular tickets.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Would You Like an Aria with Those Fries?
Friday, August 7 | 12:00 pmMultnomah County Central Library
801 SW 10th Ave.
Free
Do You Fear and Loathe 20th Century Music?The August topic is presented by Portland Opera’s Manager of Education and Outreach, Alexis Hamilton.
Bring your lunch and see what all the hype is about!
Saturday, August 8, 2009
La Boheme Broadcast on All Classical
Saturday, August 8 | 10:00 amAll Classical 89.9 fm
Tune in to hear a performance of La Bohème, which is a part of the 2009/10 season.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Cosi fan tutte Broadcast on All Classical
Saturday, August 15 | 10:00 amAll Classical 89.9 fm
Tune in to hear a performance of Così fan tutte, which is a part of the 2009/10 season.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Trouble in Tahiti Broadcast on All Classical
Saturday, August 22 | 10:00 amAll Classical 89.9 fm
Tune in to hear a performance of Trouble in Tahiti, which is a part of the 2009/10 season.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Monteverdi selections Broadcast on All Classical
Saturday, August 29 | 10:00 amAll Classical 89.9 fm
Tune in to hear performances of Il ballo delle ingrate and Il combattimento di Trancredi e Clorinda, which are a part of the 2009/10 season.
Fall.ART.Live
Saturday, August 29 | 3:00 pmOregon Ballet Theatre
818 SE 6th Ave, Portland3pm
At 3pm, join POSA artists Jose Rubio and Daryl Freedman, along with chorus master Robert Ainsley, performing arias from the upcoming 2009/10 season. It's FREE and the daylong festival celebrating Portland’s vibrant performing arts scene is from 11am-6pm.
Friday, September 4, 2009
"Would You Like an Aria with Those Fries?" Topic: La Bohème
Friday, September 4 | 12:00 pmMultnomah County Library
801 SW 10th Ave
US Bank roomBring your lunch and join Portland Opera Assistant Conductor and Chorus Master Robert Ainsley, and the talented Studio Artists, for insights and musical highlights from Puccini’s masterpiece La Bohème.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
The Barber of Seville Broadcast on All Classical
Saturday, September 5 | 10:00 amAll Classical 89.9 fm
Tune in to hear a performance of The Barber of Seville, which is a part of the 2009/10 season.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Destination Opera: from Music to Psyche - La Bohème
Wednesday, September 9 | 7:00 pmSherman Clay
131 NW 13th AveDestination Opera: from Music to Psyche brings Alexis Hamilton, Manager of Education and Outreach, together with guest speaker Barbara Drinka from the Oregon Psychoanalytic Institute to provide you a unique perspective on our upcoming production of La Bohème.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
An Evening with the Stars of La Bohème
Thursday, September 10 | 7:00 pmScottish Rite Center,
709 SW 15th AvePortland Opera is pleased to announce AN EVENING WITH THE STARS OF LA BOHÈME, a concert of popular opera arias and ensembles performed by the stars of Portland Opera’s season opener, Puccini’s La Bohème.
Tickets are $50 and can only be purchased through the Portland Opera box office.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Portland Opera & NW Film Center present Pépé Le Moko
Wednesday, September 16 | 7:00 pmWhitsell Auditorium
1219 SW Park AveA new Opera Film Series-the result of a new partnership between the Opera and the NW Film Center-will feature a special film prior to each opera of the 2009/10 season. Each of these movies will add additional perspective on the opera. For La Bohème, it's the 1937 classic film, Pépé Le Moko.
Tickets are $9 and can be purschased online throug the NW Film Center.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
La Bohème on "Northwest Previews"
Thursday, September 17 | 6:00 pmAll Classical 89.9 FM
Tune in for an in-depth preview of La Bohème.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
La Bohème preview
Sunday, September 20 | 2:00 pmMultnomah County Central Library
801 S.W. 10th AvenueEnjoy a lively, 50-minutes sneak peek of La Bohème.
Friday, September 25, 2009
La Bohème Opera Insights
Friday, September 25 | 6:30 pmKeller Auditorium
First Balcony LevelEnjoy an informative music and history talk with musicologist Bob Kingston prior to each performance of La Bohème.
La Boheme
Friday, September 25 | 7:30 pmLa Bohème Back Talk
Friday, September 25 | 10:15 pmKeller Auditorium
Orchestra Level
After each performance of La Bohème, join General Director Christopher Mattaliano for a Q&A session about the performance. Guests include performers, conductors and directors.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
La Bohème Opera Insights
Sunday, September 27 | 1:00 pmKeller Auditorium
First Balcony LevelEnjoy an informative music and history talk with musicologist Bob Kingston prior to each performance of La Bohème.
La Boheme
Sunday, September 27 | 2:00 pmLa Bohème Back Talk
Sunday, September 27 | 4:45 pmKeller Auditorium
Orchestra Level
After each performance of La Bohème, join General Director Christopher Mattaliano for a Q&A session about the performance. Guests include performers, conductors and directors.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
La Bohème Opera Insights
Thursday, October 1 | 6:30 pmKeller Auditorium
First Balcony LevelEnjoy an informative music and history talk with musicologist Bob Kingston prior to each performance of La Bohème.
La Boheme
Thursday, October 1 | 7:30 pmLa Bohème Back Talk
Thursday, October 1 | 10:15 pmKeller Auditorium
Orchestra Level
After each performance of La Bohème, join General Director Christopher Mattaliano for a Q&A session about the performance. Guests include performers, conductors and directors.
Friday, October 2, 2009
"Would You Like an Aria with Those Fries?" October Topic: Art Song
Friday, October 2 | 12:00 pm801 SW 10th Ave
US Bank room
Bring your lunch and join Portland Opera Assistant Conductor and Chorus Master Robert Ainsley and the talented Studio Artists, for insights and musical highlights about all things art song.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
La Bohème Opera Insights
Saturday, October 3 | 6:30 pmKeller Auditorium
First Balcony LevelEnjoy an informative music and history talk with musicologist Bob Kingston prior to each performance of La Bohème.
La Boheme
Saturday, October 3 | 7:30 pmLa Bohème Back Talk
Saturday, October 3 | 10:15 pmKeller Auditorium
Orchestra Level
After each performance of La Bohème, join General Director Christopher Mattaliano for a Q&A session about the performance. Guests include performers, conductors and directors.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Studio Artist Recital: Daryl Freedman - mezzo soprano
Sunday, October 4 | 7:00 pmSherman Clay Pianos
131 NW 13th Ave
suggested $10 donation
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of vocal chamber music when the spotlight shines on mezzo soprano Daryl Freedman in the first Portland Opera Studio Artists Recital of the 2009/10 season. These Studio Artists Recitals have proven very popular, turning into standing-room-only events. The intimate nature of the recitals allows the audience an opportunity to experience the close relationship between composer, singer and accompanist.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions
Sunday, October 11 | 1:00 pm1512 SW Morrison St
$10, free for Portland Opera Guild members
doors open at 12pmCome hear the Portland Opera Studio Artists, and many other young opera singers, compete for a spot to advance to the MONC NW Regional Finals. See if you can pick the winners and agree with the judges!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Portland Opera & NW Film Center present Orpheus
Saturday, October 17 | 8:45 pmWhitsell Auditorium
1219 SW Park AvePhillip Glass's Orphée is far more than just inspired by Jean Cocteau's film Orpheus--it's nearly a verbatim take on the classic film. Now you can enjoy the Cocteau film AND Cocteau's Beauty and the Beast through a new partnership with Northwest Film Center.
Tickets are $8 and can be purchased online through the NW Film Center.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Destination Opera: from Music to Psyche - Orphée
Tuesday, October 20 | 7:00 pmSherman Clay
131 NW 13th AveDestination Opera: from Music to Psyche brings Alexis Hamilton, Manager of Education and Outreach, together with guest speaker Nancy Winters from the Oregon Psychoanalytic Institute to provide you a unique perspective on our upcoming production of Orphée.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Orphée preview
Sunday, November 1 | 2:00 pmMultnomah County Central Library
801 S.W. 10th AvenueJoin Chorus Master Robert Ainsley and some of the Portland Opera Studio Artists to enjoy a lively, 50-minutes sneak peek of Orphée.
Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts
Sunday, November 1 | 7:00 pmWhitsell Auditorium
1219 SW Park Ave
tickets: NW Film CenterOne of the most influential composers of our time, Philip Glass is widely credited with bringing art music to the masses. This film explores his creative process in opera, concert, and film (Errol Morris, Woody Allen, and Martin Scorsese are among the interviewees), and offers a uniquely intimate view of an inquisitive and deeply spiritual man.
Presented by Portland Opera and NW Film Center.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Creativity and Collaboration: An Evening with Philip Glass
Tuesday, November 3 | 7:00 pmPortland Art Museum | Kridel Ballroom
1219 SW Park Ave
tickets: 503-241-1802
$25 generalThe evening will feature film clips, live piano selections, and lively discussion. Glass’ unique sense of curiosity, exploration, and risk-taking promises to expand our perspective on his work, being an artist, and on the nature of creative inquiry. Co-presented by Portland Opera, PICA and the NW Film Center.
Meet Philip Glass at a post event reception. Tickets $75 at 503-241-1802 or nwfilm.org.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
"Northwest Previews" - Philip Glass
Thursday, November 5 | 6:00 pmAll Classical 89.9 fm
Tune in for an interview with Orphée composer Philip Glass!
Friday, November 6, 2009
"Would You Like an Aria with Those Fries?" October Topic: Orphée
Friday, November 6 | 12:00 pm801 SW 10th Ave
US Bank room
Bring your lunch and join Portland Opera Assistant Conductor and Chorus Master Robert Ainsley and the talented Studio Artists, for insights and musical highlights about Philip Glass' Orphée.Orphée Opera Insights
Friday, November 6 | 6:30 pmKeller Auditorium
First Balcony LevelEnjoy an informative music and history talk with musicologist Bob Kingston prior to each performance of Orphée.
Orphee
Friday, November 6 | 7:30 pmOrphée Back Talk
Friday, November 6 | 9:45 pmKeller Auditorium
Orchestra Level
After each performance of Orphée, join General Director Christopher Mattaliano for a Q&A session about the performance. Guests include performers, conductors and directors.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Orphée Opera Insights
Sunday, November 8 | 1:00 pmKeller Auditorium
First Balcony LevelEnjoy an informative music and history talk with musicologist Bob Kingston prior to each performance of Orphée.
Orphee
Sunday, November 8 | 2:00 pmOrphée Back Talk
Sunday, November 8 | 4:15 pmKeller Auditorium
Orchestra Level
After each performance of Orphée, join General Director Christopher Mattaliano for a Q&A session about the performance. Guests include performers, conductors and directors.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Studio Artist Recital: Jennifer Forni - soprano
Tuesday, November 10 | 7:00 pmSherman Clay Pianos
131 NW 13th Ave
suggested $10 donation
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of art-song, including some of the most beloved songs of all time, and Richard Strauss's monumental 'Four Last Songs', when the spotlight shines on soprano Jennifer Forni in the second Portland Opera Studio Artists Recital of the 2009/10 season. These Studio Artist Recitals have proven very popular, turning into standing-room-only events.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Orphée Opera Insights
Thursday, November 12 | 6:30 pmKeller Auditorium
First Balcony LevelEnjoy an informative music and history talk with musicologist Bob Kingston prior to each performance of Orphée.
Orphee
Thursday, November 12 | 7:30 pmOrphée Back Talk
Thursday, November 12 | 9:45 pmKeller Auditorium
Orchestra Level
After each performance of Orphée, join General Director Christopher Mattaliano for a Q&A session about the performance. Guests include performers, conductors and directors.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Orphée Opera Insights
Saturday, November 14 | 6:30 pmKeller Auditorium
First Balcony LevelEnjoy an informative music and history talk with musicologist Bob Kingston prior to each performance of Orphée.
Orphee
Saturday, November 14 | 7:30 pmOrphée Back Talk
Saturday, November 14 | 9:45 pmKeller Auditorium
Orchestra Level
After each performance of Orphée, join General Director Christopher Mattaliano for a Q&A session about the performance. Guests include performers, conductors and directors.
Friday, December 4, 2009
"Would You Like an Aria with Those Fries?" December Topic: Alexis' Choice
Friday, December 4 | 12:00 pm801 SW 10th Ave
US Bank room
Bring your lunch and be ready for a treat! Join Portland Opera’s entertaining Manager of Education and Outreach, Alexis Hamilton. As an opera singer, dedicated arts administrator and dynamic speaker, whatever she shows up with is guaranteed to inform and delight.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Backstage @ the Opera with Christopher Mattaliano
Saturday, December 12 | 9:00 amWith the Metropolitan Opera broadcasts returning to the air, Chris' monthly show ramps back up for the season. This Saturday, Chris discusses Puccini's Il Trittico, which airs immediately following his show. Tune in for musical excerpts, a lively discussion about the opera, and Chris's interesting perspective on this opera and opera in general.
