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Review: The Elixir of Love

Charlottesville, VA (Today y Mañana) - Looking for an escape from this brutal summer heat? Look no further than the Paramount Theater of Charlottesville this weekend for the Charlottesville Opera’s production of “The Elixir of Love,” by Gaetano Donizetti. This witty, and nostalgic treatment of a timeless classic will be fun for kids, parents, and a remarkable introduction into the world of opera. You will be guaranteed to laugh, smile, and hear some of opera’s greatest moments sung by opera stars and upcoming artists in the genre...

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Letter: A round of applause for the Charlottesville Opera

Charlottesville, VA (The Daily Progress) - Last weekend, I had the supreme pleasure of attending "The Music Man" presented by the Charlottesville Opera (formerly Ash Lawn Opera) at the Paramount Theater. The truly outstanding performance — with fabulous, professional-level singing, a huge chorus and beautiful dancing — was met with a well-deserved standing ovation...

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Letter: The Charlottesville Opera has a hit on its hands

Charlottesville, VA (The Daily Progress) - I wanted to inform all readers that the Charlottesville Opera is performing “The Music Man” this weekend and it’s complete riot! It’s tremendous fun, filled with catchy tunes, great heartfelt moments and a world of fun for children of all ages, including yours truly...

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Charlottesville Opera's new season is about letting the public engage with a 'living art'

Charlottesville, VA (The Daily Progress) - Charlottesville Opera’s upcoming 47th season at the Paramount Theater will feature Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” on June 22 and 23 and Gaetano Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love” on July 12 and 14. But there’s no need to wait for the house lights to go down on the Downtown Mall to hear the singers in action...

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Review: Tosca

(Today y Mañana) - The Charlottesville Opera’s production of Puccini’s masterpiece, Tosca, is a team masterclass of artists and singers whose attention to detail and execution add so much depth to the experience as to leave you breathless to the last note! My wife and I could hardly clap due to the tension and sheer shock value. Even I, who knew how the opera would end, was not expecting the amount of tension being in the audience rather than watching a recording on television...

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