Attendees can enjoy the live stage performance from the safe and socially-distanced comfort of their vehicles. The event will follow all CDC and State of California guidelines. This will be an afternoon that we will remember for years to come,” said Maestro Protopapas. We are thrilled to be able to bring live opera safely back, for the sake of our community and our artists. Our communities need the healing power of the arts now more than ever. “When it comes to the ability to comfort, move, and inspire the human soul, nothing compares to vibrant live theater. Unable to perform live in Santa Barbara County due to a live performance ban, we have been keen to work with Concerts In Your Car in Ventura County following successful live drive-in performances in California from other opera companies such as Pacific Opera Project and San Diego Opera. But our core mission and hope has been to have live opera. This includes our livestream events, Balcony Jam Sessions, and a variety of digital content across all of our platforms. Opera Santa Barbara has continued to develop alternative programming throughout shutdown over the last six months. Visit our Carmen Event Page for more information. Widzer and conducted by Artistic and General Director Kostis Protopapas featuring members of the OSB Orchestra. Rounding out the quartet are Joshua Wheeker as Don José, Alexander Elliott (2018, The Barber of Seville) as Escamillo, and returning Chrisman Studio Artist soprano Jennifer Lindsay as Micaëla. Reimagined with only the four principal characters, come hear mezzo-soprano Audrey Babcock (2019, The Crucible) as our Carmen in what will surely be a commanding performance in a signature role. The 90-minute opera is an up-close and personal look at the loves and rivals of our titular heroine.
This production marks our first live stage performance since COVID-19 led to cancellations and postponements around the world in early spring of this year.Ĭarmen, A Live Drive-In Opera is based on an adaptation by acclaimed British director Peter Brook of Georges Bizet’s classic hit. The only performance will be Sunday, December 6, at 2PM. Opera Santa Barbara is thrilled to announce Carmen, A Live Drive-In Opera, our company’s first live drive-in opera production as part of the Concerts In Your Car series at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Opera SB Presents Carmen, A Live Drive-In Opera.
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