2011-2012 Events Calendar
Scale the heights of passion and experience for yourself one of the world's most enduring love stories. Inspired by Shakespeare and an overwhelming fan favorite since its Paris premiere, Charles Gounod's Roméo et Juliette delivers a timeless tale of love, loyalty, romance and revenge - as it underscores the power of passion to heal the deepest, darkest divides. Sweeping romanticism, tender duets and riveting action - from beginning to untimely end!
Dates: October 22, 23, 28, 29, 2011
Time: 7:30pm (on Oct 22, 28, 29); 2:00pm (on Oct 23)
Venue: Lexington Opera House
Call 859.233.3535 for tickets or visit the Lexington Center Ticket Office at Rupp Arena
Schmidt Youth Vocal Competition
Dates: October 22, 2011
Time: Starts at 8:30am
Venue: Singletary Center for the Arts
Free and open to the public
Metropolitan Opera District Auditions
Presented by Lexington Opera Society
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 fourteen Regions of the United States and Canada. There are forty-one Districts within these Regions, each providing an opportunity for talented singers to enter the Auditions Program at the local level. The Auditions are administered by National Council members and volunteers in each region. Come and hear the "Stars of Tomorrow".
Dates: November 19, 2011
Time: 10:00am
Venue: Memorial Hall
Free and open to the public
Metropolitan Opera Master Class
Presented by Lexington Opera Society
Dates: November 20, 2011
Time: 2:00pm
Venue: Memorial Hall
Free and open to the public
Alltech Holiday Celebration of Song
Conducted by Dr. Everett McCorvey, featuring award-winning vocalists from UK Opera Theatre and the Alltech Opera Scholarship Competition, and the Victorian Square Orchestra. Join us for this community sing-along of holiday favorites.
Dates: December 11, 2011
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: Victorian Square Shoppes, W Main St and N Broadway Rd, Lexington
Free and open to the public
Dates: January 22, 2012
Time: 3:00pm
Venue: Singletary Center for the Arts
Purchase Tickets Online or call 859.257.4929
UK Opera Theatre presents Verdi's fast paced, romantic comedy set in Windsor in 1602 for four performances beginning February 24. The portly Falstaff (played by award-winning singers Reginald Smith, Jr. and Jonathan Green) sees himself as the "Don Juan" of Windsor and he is running low on drinking money; he seeks to win, from two wealthy married ladies, affection and funding by sending them identical love letters. Throw in a jealous husband, a mischievous gossip, a subplot involving forbidden young lovers and the result is comedic chaos and a delightful performance, including some of the most glorious melodies ever written.
Dates: February 24-26, 2012
Time: 7:30pm (on Feb 24 & 25); 2:00pm (on Feb 25 & 26)
Venue: Lexington Opera House
Purchase Tickets Online or call 859.233.3535
Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition
The competition for the Alltech Vocal Scholarship is open to all new voice students in all vocal categories who plan on attending the University of Kentucky commencing the 2011-2012 academic year.
Dates: March 4, 2012
Time: 2:00pm
Venue: Singletary Center for the Arts
Free and open to the public
It's a Grand Night for Singing!
20th Anniversary Celebration
Produced by UK Opera Theatre, this musical extravaganza is hailed as the official start to the summer music season in Lexington. This evening of Broadway and Pop Music played to "sold out" houses last summer! Over 100 performers grace the stage for this production at the Singletary Center for the Arts.
Dates: June 8-10 & 15-17, 2012
Time: 7:30pm (on June 8, 9, 15, 16); 2:00pm (on June 10, 17)
Venue: Singletary Center for the Arts
Purchase Tickets Online or call 859.257.4929
