Opera Santa Barbara is proud to lend its voice to the tributes pouring in for the extraordinary Michael Towbes, who died early yesterday at age 87. "Michael will be greatly missed by Opera Santa Barbara," said Board Chair Nancy M. Golden. "His loyal, enthusiastic, and generous...
Back by popular demand, due to a sold-out audience in March, Opera Santa Barbara is partnering with Tre Lune Restaurant to offer a second Opera Night on Tuesday, May 9. The evening features a prix fixe four-course dinner, with each course preceded by opera arias...
By Josef Woodard There is a charming "fourth wall" brand of an audience wink toward the end of Janacek's "The Cunning Little Vixen" that lets us know that the creators — composer, singers and interpreters through ages alike — know that we know about this charming...
By Charles Donelan The enchanted forest of Leoš Janácek’s opera The Cunning Little Vixen proved irresistible in this witty and dynamic production from Opera Santa Barbara. The expressive and engaging soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian led the chase as Vixen Sharp-Ears, with the Forester (David Kravitz) trailing behind...
In his second podcast of the season, Opera Santa Barbara Artistic Director Kostis Protopapas offers up a veritable seminar on Leoš Janácek’s "The Cunning Little Vixen." Remember, OSB will present this unique and heartwarming opera at the Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara on March 3...
Opera Santa Barbara will offer a series of free Masterclasses, featuring professional coaches working with members of Opera Santa Barbara's Mosher Studio Artist Program. Following this the Spring 2017 schedule: March 18: Warren Jones Faculty Member of the Manhattan School of Music, Music Academy of the West and Artist...
Emeritus Director Frederick R. Sidon, who will be honored at OSB's Opera Ball gala on February 17, sat down for a brief interview Wednesday with Elizabeth Stewart, host of "The Arts and Antiques Radio Show" on KZSB AM 1290. Click on the audio player below...
Opera Santa Barbara will honor Emeritus Director Frederick R. Sidon at its annual Opera Ball gala on Friday, February 17, in the Four Seasons Biltmore’s Loggia Ballroom. France's “Belle Époque” will be the theme of the fundraising event, which will include cocktails, dinner, a live...
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September is finally here! Don’t get me wrong, I love the summer and have had a great one this year, visiting my family in Greece and traveling to Italy for the first time (can you believe it?). Nevertheless, I’ve been anxious for the new season...