Opera Fun - The Magic Flute

12/28/10

We are now in full swing of rehearsals for the Opera Theatre of Westion 2011 production of Mozart's The Magic Flute. Today was the first day of full cast rehearsals, and honestly, to hear these incredible singers with such glorious music, I felt like a kid in a candy store.

After being battered by the Nor'easter snow storm two nights ago, bringing 16" of snow to the region, we started rehearsing in the downstairs of a nearby church for the week. All of us just sitting on chairs facing Musical Director Angela Gooch, the Head of Vocal Studies at Walnut Hill School for the Arts in Boston, MA, as we sang through the opera from the beginning. What a treat!

I've worked with a lot of really good singers in my career, and to sit amongst a roomful of such talent was a very heady experience. And to be a part of the Select Chorus for this production is a delight. My work with my vocal coaches, especially this past year, have brought me to the point where I can be a part of this, and to be able to make a contribution here is an honor. And this is only the beginning of this new journey for me.

I will add some photos in as I can, and post more along the way. Stay tuned...

From Folk Music to Opera

Music For Mankind® founder Kelly Moore, having successfully created his new concert series, Give My Regards To Broadway, has accepted a role in the Opera Theatre of Weston's January 2011 production of Mozart's The Magic Flute.

 Kelly will sing in the Select Chorus and also perform as a Temple "Slave".

Opera Theatre of Weston Co-Producer Lise Messier said about him, "A multi-talented performer, Kelly brings enormous enthusiasm, solid vocal skills, sensitive and honest interpretations, and a big heart to a wide-ranging repertoire. He is a gifted entertainer. His background in theater, dance, and singing are a perfect fit for this production."

"Having grown up in theatre, this is my first performance in opera," said Kelly, "and I'm very excited to be in this one. Mozart's music is so beautiful that it brings tears to your eyes. To start at this level is, for me, an incredible experience."

"And," he added, "working with the OTW producers, directors and everyone involved is great. I'm really enjoying this and looking forward to the performances."

Performances will be as follows:

On Saturday January 8, starting at 3:00 PM, the performance will be held at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland.

On Saturday January 15, a 3:00 performance will be held at the Weston Playhouse, in Weston, Vermont, and then again on Sunday January 16, with the performance starting at 2:00 PM.

There will also be performances for local schools.

Tickets can be purchased at:

Paramount Theatre
Box Office 802.775.0903
http://www.paramountlive.org/

Opera Theatre of Weston
Box Office 802.824.3821
Email: otw@sover.net
http://www.operatheatreofweston.org/

For more information about Opera Theatre of Weston please visit our friends at www.operatheatreofweston.org