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### Event Description: Rusalka by Antonín Dvořák

#### Dates and Times:
- **Friday, July 12, 2024** at 7:30 PM
- **Saturday, July 13, 2024** at 7:30 PM
- **Sunday, July 14, 2024** at 7:30 PM
- **Friday, July 19, 2024** at 7:30 PM
- **Saturday, July 20, 2024** at 7:30 PM
- **Sunday, July 21, 2024** at 7:30 PM

#### Venue:
- **Descanso Gardens**
  - **Address:** 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

#### Event Overview:
The Pacific Opera Project proudly presents the Los Angeles premiere of Antonín Dvořák's "Rusalka," a fairy tale opera inspired by the story of The Little Mermaid. This enchanting production will be performed under the oaks at the beautiful Descanso Gardens, one of LA’s premier outdoor venues. The opera will be sung in English, featuring a new translation by Josh Shaw and Grant Preisser.

#### Creative Team:
- **Director:** Josh Shaw
- **Conductor:** Alexandra Enyart

#### Cast:
- **Rusalka:** Rachel Blaustein
- **The Prince:** Derrek Stark
- **Vodnik:** Steve Pence
- **Jezibaba:** Erin Alford
- **Foreign Princess:** Claire Pegram
- **Nymph 1:** Emily Gallagher
- **Nymph 2:** Tiffany Ho
- **Nymph 3:** Christine Li
- **Kitchen Boy:** Sunwoo Park
- **Hunter 2:** José Maldonado

#### Covers:
- **Jezibaba Cover:** Jessica Gonzalez-Rodriguez
- **Rusalka Cover:** Rachel Reich Freed

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and magic as we bring this timeless tale to life in a stunning outdoor setting. Secure your tickets now and be part of this extraordinary event!

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Rusalka

Descanso Gardens

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Vocal Competition 2024 Finals Concert & Awards Dinner, hosted by Opera Birmingham. This prestigious event will take place on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 4:00 P.M. at the elegant Vestavia Country Club. 

Experience the thrill of competition as ten exceptional finalists, selected from a pool of talented singers, showcase their vocal prowess. The evening promises an array of stunning performances, with each finalist performing one aria of their choice and another selected by our esteemed panel of judges. This year's judges include Cris Frisco, a renowned opera conductor and coach; Angela Turner Wilson, the General Director of Fort Worth Opera; and Keith A. Wolfe-Hughes, the General Director of Opera Birmingham.

As you enjoy the performances, you'll have the opportunity to compare your favorites with the judges' choices and see if your preferred singer wins the day. The event will also feature the presentation of The Jerry and Sis Levin Prize for the Audience Favorite Award, a tribute to the legacy of Jerry and Sis Levin, who were instrumental in founding the Vocal Competition in 1978.

Tickets are available for the concert only or for the full experience, including a seated dinner with the singers, musicians, and judges. Concert-only tickets are priced at $25 per person, which includes the vocal competition concert and social time immediately following, with a cash bar available. For those opting for the Concert & Dinner option, tickets are $200 per person, with $100 being tax-deductible. This package includes all the benefits of the concert-only ticket, plus two drink tickets and a seated dinner.

Reservations for the concert and dinner are required by March 4, while concert-only tickets can be ordered until March 11. To place your reservation or order tickets, please call 205-322-6737.

Don't miss this elegant evening of wine, song, and celebration of emerging operatic talent. Whether you're an opera aficionado or new to the world of opera, the Vocal Competition 2024 Finals Concert & Awards Dinner promises an enchanting experience for all.

Erin Alford

Mezzo-soprano

Events

Past events

12 - 21 Jul, 2024

Rusalka · Pacific Opera Project

Mar 17, 2024

Vocal Competition 2024 · Opera Birmingham

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Jezibaba in Rusalka by Dvořák

Pacific Opera Project

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