Don Bobbs | Opera SB Volunteer Opera Santa Barbara is celebrating 25 years! Over the course of the 2018/19 season, we will be profiling musicians, artists, board members, volunteers and staff both past and current who have brought a quarter-century of thrilling opera to Santa Barbara....
Have an opera lover in your life? Don't know what to get them for Christmas? We've got you covered. Our Opera SB Holiday Gift Guide 2018 has some fun gift ideas for those new to opera and long time fans. From clever shirts to recently Grammy nominated...
The artist mandate Every worthwhile artistic endeavor begins with the desire of a single human being, the artist, to create something new, which, whether born out of personal experience or historical circumstance, has the power to illuminate the human experience in a unique and irreplaceable way....
Choosing the Best Seats at The Granada Theatre
When it comes to buying the best seats for a show, there is only one “universal truth” and that is: The earlier you buy, the better combination of value and price you get. In deciding which seat to buy to maximize the best possible experience and price points, you may first want to decide the order in which the following factors are important to you:
5 Things to Expect At Your First Opera
Opera can be a bit intimidating and if you’ve never been to one, it’s hard to know how to prepare. It isn’t like popping into an afternoon matinee or catching a weekend concert, but it’s worth a little research for this unique experience you’ll likely never forget. Here are 5 things to expect at your first opera to help you get excited for this thrilling, live art form.
Susan Anderson | 2018/19 La Bohéme Production & Orchestra Coordinator Opera Santa Barbara is celebrating 25 years! Over the course of the 2018/19 season, we will be profiling musicians, artists, board members, and staff both past and current who have brought a quarter-century of thrilling opera to...
Sam Fischer | 2018/19 Opera Santa Barbara Concertmaster Opera Santa Barbara is celebrating 25 years! Over the course of the 2018/19 season, we will be profiling musicians, artists, board members, and staff both past and current who have brought a quarter-century of thrilling opera to Santa...
• Susan Aberle & Barbara Burger to join Board of Directors • Company welcomes two new staff members [caption id="attachment_9471" align="alignleft" width="300"] Susan Aberle (L); Barbara Burger (R)[/caption] SANTA BARBARA, CA… Susan Aberle and Barbara Burger have been elected to Opera Santa Barbara’s Board of Directors. In addition,...
[caption id="attachment_8702" align="alignleft" width="300"] (St Bartholomew's Parish Church in Orford, England)[/caption] When Benjamin Britten was a young boy in Suffolk in the 1920’s, his musical talents were so evident that his mother was confident that when he grew up he would become the fourth B… after...