Portland Opera

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Episode 10 of Opera Talk offers a bite-sized look into the humor, heart, and artistry that make Falstaff a unique and delightful experience.

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Photos by Cory Weaver

Listen here: `https://t.co/flKdxjIwQc

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In the next episode of Opera Talk, join us for a unique, narrated journey into The Juliet Letters and Shakespeare Songs. Click here to listen on Spotify: https://t.co/w0gOVHbzhy

#pdxopera #operasinger #theatre #julietletters #podcasts #directors

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@Classical_Voice

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Check out this great review of 'The Juliet Letters' for Classical Voice North America https://t.co/nhuE2BEKIQ
#pdxopera #critic #julietletters #opera
Picture: Erin Roth Thomas and Nathaniel Catasca. The Juliet Letters. Credit Ervanny Astari

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@wweek You can still get tic here: https://t.co/LZUjbqiJUq

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“The poetry in this is as good as many of the standard classical poems that we set to music,” says Fenlon Lamb, director of a live presentation of The Juliet Letters to be performed by Portland Opera this month. https://t.co/yOYFMfhSv9

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I saw "Shizue - An American Story" in Hood River last night & was blown away by the talented cast & moving story - especially Chihiro Asano & Lindsey Nakatani, who played older & younger Shizue. Don't miss it! Only a few performances left, it's in Happy Valley this Sunday:

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We would like to congratulate Will Liverman, friend of Portland Opera, and Factotum co-composer for receiving a Grammy nomination for his second CD, 'Dreams of a New Day–Songs by Black Composers.' @wliverman15 @grammys

#pdxopera #grammynomination #opera #GRAMMYS

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Episode #8 of Opera Talk is out! Join us as we dive into the artistry behind Howard Blake’s Shakespeare's Songs and The Juliet Letters by Elvis Costello and the Brodsky Quartet.

#pdxopera #elviscostello #julietletters #portlandarts #residentartist #podcasts

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Congratulations to our artistic advisor, Karen Slack @kikislacksoprano, for your "Best Classical Solo Vocal Album" Grammy Nomination! 🎊✨👏 Join us in congratulating her in the comments!
#grammynominations #opera #pdxopera #grammyready @recordingacademy

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⚡️ Casting: 5 young artists for our upcoming opera adaptation of 'The Shining'. ⚡️ More details here: https://t.co/TaThMqFxdn

Pictures (1-3) from @kcopera 's production of 'The Shining' and (4) from Warner Brothers 1980 #casting #opencasting #pdxopera #portland #theshining

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Look at these talented people bringing you 'The Juliet Letters'! ✨ We hope you're as excited as we are for opening night on Nov 15th! Tickets are on sale now so head to our website to snag them! 💌

https://t.co/PVtJyMzVpx

#pdxopera #thejulietletters #loveletters

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Happy Halloween from all of us at Portland Opera! Put on a scary mask and have fun today! 🎃

*From our production of 'Faust' 2018 Photo by Cory Weaver / Portland Opera

#pdxopera #opera #halloween

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Happy World Opera Day! 🎶 Did you know that Italian opera singing, including bel canto, is an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, as recognized by UNESCO?! We are excited to celebrate the world of opera every day!

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Thank you for attending our Pops and Arias Concert last Friday! See PORA make their mainstage debuts in Elvis Costello’s The Juliet Letters next month at Artists Repertory Theatre. Visit our website for tickets and more info
#residentartists #portlandopera #broadway #opera

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Catch three performances of Shizue: An American Story this Friday and Saturday (October 25 + 26) in Oak Grove and Hillsboro! Get your tickets online at https://t.co/wcvgOAveH8
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#americanstory #japaneseculture #inspiringstory #portlandopera

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"Like Shizue’s improvised flower arrangement in a bottle, POGO is showing that opera can bring rare beauty, and lessons, to even the unlikeliest places." - Brett Campbell, @orartswatch Read the full review and join us for community performances. --- > https://t.co/uN7RsUxRbV

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Tonight's world-premiere of SHIZUE: AN AMERICAN STORY opens our 60th anniversary season! We are excited to celebrate this milestone with our community in the coming weeks and months.
Join us with a season subscription or tickets--> https://t.co/cF7wua7JDB.

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In the third episode of Opera Talk, explore the creation of SHIZUE: AN AMERICAN STORY with composer Kenji Oh and librettist and director Dmae Lo Roberts.
Listen on our website: https://t.co/336r7uVrdV
Follow us on Spotify: https://t.co/8sieV72Hkg

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This weekend's performances of SHIZUE: AN AMERICAN STORY are sold out but enjoy a sneak peek behind-the-scenes at our scenic and costume designs. John Kashiwabara (Set Designer) and Wanda Walden (Costume Designer) evoke the many stages of Shizue Iwatsuki's eventful life.