Matthew Buckman

General Director at Townsend Opera in Modesto, CA and Fresno Grand Opera. Experimental programmer, launched Opera Remix Initiative

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Almost ready to launch! It’s a glorious day!

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Happy to be in LA for the @OPERAAmerica board meeting.

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I'm timing poets at the #SlamOnRye poetry slam! Building bridges between poets and composers for creating new local music! @IrvineFdn

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A good poetry audience listening to some music by Townsend Opera's Ensemble in Residence @IrvineFdn #OperaRemix

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Artist in Residence Lisette and the Loudmouths opening for a poetry slam in Modesto @IrvineFdn #OperaRemix

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Hearing Dr. Bennet Omalu speak at about his groundbreaking concussion research that is changing the NFL

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Really excited to be working with @sampierstorff on this exciting combination of opera and poetry! http://t.co/XB2BLSjOQN

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Local poets and composers to create new works in Fresno/Modesto @OPERAAmerica @OPERANEWS @OperaPulse @newmusicbox http://t.co/ElFlBnAzgc

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Excited for our new program at @FresnoOpera and @TownsendOpera to pair local poets & composers to write new music http://t.co/ElFlBnAzgc

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Talking about #operaremix poets and composers with the @TownsendOpera League @IrvineFdn

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An experiment in sustainability in opera in California's Central Valley. @OPERAAmerica @OPERANEWS @Operagasm http://t.co/deDWQ90A8s

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So.....I started a blog. About what it's like leading two opera companies in CA. http://t.co/tMQw17F7iK @OPERAAmerica @OPERANEWS

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We had an adventurous opening to our season last week! Read more here http://t.co/iy0qcnFbtO @FresnoOpera @IrvineFdn @TownsendOpera

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Having lunch with acclaimed Director Brad Dalton to discuss an exciting project in a couple years.

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A great blog post about programming American opera @TulsaOpera @ToiMo http://t.co/c3Ef7RlhDk

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Just finished a great conversation with Harder&Company @HarderCo about arts engagement. So excited! Thanks @IrvineFdn!

[Fresno Grand Opera @FresnoOpera]

Check out the awesome playlist for our upcoming Opera Meets Classic Rock event @FresnoBeehive @DonaldBeeArts http://t.co/VZzFrSjngw

[Opera Modesto @TownsendOpera]

Fun event combining opera and classic rock at Hutchins Street Square - Sun, 9/11 @lodinews @visitlodi @DLBP @Lodi_Wine @lodinow @LodiCANews

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Very happy to announce Ryan Murray named first Music Director of @FresnoOpera @OPERAAmerica @OPERANEWS @IrvineFdn http://t.co/Nx4HZPzSep

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Excited to be exploring new ways to make our art form sustainable in California's Central Valley! @IrvineFdn @TownsendOpera @FresnoOpera