Opera Idaho Presents La Fille du Régiment, 5/6 & 5/8
By: Lauren Wolman Apr. 24, 2011
La Fille du Régiment
Hailed by the Times of London as an "exceedingly yummy operatic cake," Donizetti's rousing La Fille du Régiment (The Daughter of the Regiment) is one of Donizetti's most cherished - and perhaps one of the most vocally challenging - operas. It includes the famous tenor aria "Ah! mes amis, quel jour de fête," often described as the "Mount Everest" for tenors due to its nine high Cs! Opera Idaho's 2010-2011 Artist-in-Residence, Tara Victoria Smith, stars as Marie.
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Free Preview
Tuesday, April 26 · 6:30pm
Reservations are required.
Call 345-3531 x 2
Opera Idaho Studio · 513 S. 8th St., Boise
Admission is Free
Opera Idaho offers educational previews for its operas. The preview will begin with a discussion of the opera, its composer and librettist, its historical context, and specifics of our production. This will be followed by a sneak peek at a rehearsal in progress.
Donizetti Down & Dirty
Thursday, April 28 · 6:00pmBeside Bardenay
610 Grove St., BoiseSimilar in style to our annual Puccini Martini Blast, Donizetti Down & Dirty promises to be an Opera Idaho sensation! Continue your Donizetti La Fille du Régiment experience with a martini and an excerpt of what the May 6 & 8 production promises. Performers from the cast will sing selections from the production and other operas guaranteeing a fabulous evening.Reserve your tickets today by calling 345-3531 x 2. Tickets are $20 each or 2 for $35 and include entertainment and hors d'oeuvres. Cocktails are not included in your ticket price but can be purchased separately during the evening.Pre-Performance Dinner
Friday, May 6 · 4:30pm
Emilio's (at the Grove Hotel)
Cost: $60, includes 3-course dinner with wine.We selected the following for the menu for your enjoyment:
Chef's selection appetizers for no-host cocktail hour
Field green salads with choice of ranch or balsamic dressing
Choice of entree:
Seared Alaskan halibut with coconut Thai risotto
Petite filet mignon with gorgonzola whipped potatoes
Chocolate bomb and Cheesecake.Free parking is available in the Eastman Garage and Capitol Terrace Garage adjacent to the Egyptian Theatre or the Boulevard Garage adjacent to the Grove Hotel. Parking validation will be given to guests at the dinner by Opera Idaho staff member. Reservations must be made by calling Fernando Menendez, 345-3531 x2, or email to fernando@operaidaho.org no later than Wednesday, May 4.
($60 cost does not include ticket to performance.)
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