UCSB Opera Gala
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Date & Time
Fri, May 17 7:30 PM - 9:40 PM
Address (map)
552 University Rd., UCSB
Venue (website)
Lotte Lehmann Concert (UCSB)
Prepare for an enchanting evening of opera as the UCSB Department of Music and Department of Theater and Dance join forces with the Ventura College of Performing Arts in a dazzling display of talent and artistry.
The Opera Gala “tour” will take place on three consecutive evenings, offering audiences multiple opportunities to experience this grand spectacle:
- May 15, 2024 | 4:00 pm
Venue: Casa Dorinda (abridged performance) - May 16, 2024 | 7:30 pm
Venue: Ventura College of Performing Arts - May 17, 2024 | 7:30 pm
Venue: Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UC Santa Barbara
Under the artistic direction of Dr. Isabel Bayrakdarian (UCSB), this gala promises an enchanting evening of opera, featuring beloved arias and ensembles performed by our talented young opera stars. From the romantic allure of the opera stage to captivating dance performances choreographed by Christina McCarthy (UCSB), all accompanied by a live orchestra from Ventura College Performing Arts directed by Brent Wilson (UCSB, VCPA) every aspect of this gala is set to mesmerize audiences.
The UC Santa Barbara and Ventura College performances will include UCSB’s Theater and Dance performers as well as a special collaborative live orchestra of faculty and guest artists from both campuses in a performance of works by Handel, Gluck, Mozart, Bologne, and Oliveira.
The Casa Dorinda performance will be an abridged version featuring UCSB’s Department of Music and UCSB’s Department of Theater and Dance, in a performance of works by Handel, Gluck, and Mozart, with piano accompaniment.
May 17, 2024 | 7:30 pm | Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UC Santa Barbara