2009-2010 Events Calendar
World Premiere Opera: River of Time
UK Opera Theatre presents a new American Folk Opera about Abraham Lincoln as a young man, with lyrics and music by Kentuckians James W. Rodgers and Joseph Baber. The poignant lyrics and expressive orchestration convey the story of Lincoln on a quest of self-discovery and personal destiny, a prologue to greatness. From his boyhood days in Kentucky, this opera takes the audience on a journey through the formative years of one of our nation's greatest presidents.
Dates: October 8, 9, 10, 2009
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Lexington Opera House
Purchase Tickets Online or call 859.257.4929
Schmidt Youth Vocal Competition
Encouraging and nurturing the pursuits of young people in the arts is the core of the William E. Schmidt Youth Vocal Competition. Young, talented vocal artists who are currently high school sophomores, juniors or seniors, and who are recommended by their vocal teachers or choral directors, are eligible to participate in their state's competition (also administered by UKOT in Indiana, Tennessee, Florida and Connecticut). Distinguished professors of voice and opera from major universities judge the competition. Cash awards are provided by the founders, William and Casiana Schmidt and the William E. Schmidt Foundation.
Dates: October 10, 2009
Time: Starts at 8:30am
Location: Singletary Center for the Arts
Free and open to the public
Metropolitan Opera District Auditions
The Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions is a program designed to discover promising young opera singers and assist in the development of their careers. The auditions are held annually in forty-five districts of the United States and Canada , each providing an opportunity for talented singers to enter the Auditions Program at the local level. This district competition will attract advanced singers from Indiana , Ohio and Kentucky . The winner will progress to the Regional Auditions to compete for a chance to sing at the Metropolitan Opera. Sponsored by the Lexington Opera Society.
Dates: November 14, 2009
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Memorial Hall
Free and open to the public
Metropolitan Opera Master Class
In the classical voice tradition, the master class is a one-on-one lesson between a singer and master teacher, often observed by other singers and those interested in understanding more of what it takes to become a virtuosic performer. One of the professional judges from the district auditions will provide this opportunity for several of our singers to work with an accomplished visiting artist. Sponsored by the Lexington Opera Society.
Dates: November 15, 2009
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Memorial Hall
Free and open to the public
Alltech's An Old Fashioned Celebration of Christmas Carols
The Alltech's An Old Fashioned Celebration of Christmas Carols is conducted by Dr. Everett McCorvey, featuring award winning vocalists of the UK Opera Theatre and the Victorian Square Orchestra. Your favorite holiday songs will take flight and inspire that special feeling that only the winter holidays can bring.
Dates: December 13, 2009
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Victorian Square - Main and Broadway
Free and open to the public
New Year's Eve Gala
Celebrate the arrival of 2010 in style: The New Year's Eve Gala at the University of Kentucky's Hilary J. Boone Center. Enjoy fine dining and dancing, and live entertainment by the UK Symphony Orchestra and singers from UK Opera Theatre.
Dates: December 31, 2009
Time: 8:00pm
Location: University of Kentucky's Hilary J. Boone Center
Purchase Tickets Online or call 859.225.0370
Die Fledermaus
Perhaps the world's best loved comedic operetta! There is a champagne-swilling cast of characters including a beautiful middle-class wife with a doubtful past, a passionate Italian tenor, and respectable husbands who can't resist pert parlor maids with theatrical ambitions! Don't miss the party of the year! It will be full of surprises!
Dates: March 11, 12, 13, 2010
Time: 7:30pm 11th & 12th and 2:00pm & 7:30 on 13th
Location: Lexington Opera House
Purchase Tickets Online or call 859.257.4929
Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition
A vocal competition with over $150,000 in prizes and scholarships offered by UK. This competition is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who plan to attend UK and major in Voice. Sponsored by the Lexington Opera Society and Alltech Corporation.
Dates: March 14
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Singletary Center for the Arts
Free and open to the public
It's a Grand Night for Singing!
The much-loved start to the summer arts season, presented by University of Kentucky Opera Theatre, will celebrate its 18th year with a concert stage full of new faces as well as long-time audience favorites from UK and the Lexington and central Kentucky community.
Dates: June 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 2010
Time: 7:30 pm All except the 13th & 20th at 2:00pm
Location: Singletary Center for the Arts
Purchase Tickets Online or call 859.257.4929
