Opera Idaho

New York Times on Met Live in HD

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:09:30 +0000

The New York Times, in two very well written articles, discuss the Met Live in HD performances. Their success, their effect on the public and local opera productions. These very insightful articles both praise the art form and expose what could very well be potential flaws. We’ll let you be the judge. Here are the links to the articles:

I’m Ready for My Close-Up, Mr. Puccini

The Screen Can’t Hear When You Yell ‘Bravo’

Have you been to the Met Live in HD broadcasts? Did you find them helpful? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

Art Song Recital Series

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:08:02 +0000

Come join us on Sunday, May 20 at 2:30pm.

Free Admission

At the Boise Philharmonic Reception Room
516 South 9th Street, Boise

Featuring Opera Idaho Resident Company singers: Tiffany Calás, Jason Detwiler, Michele Detwiler, Melissa Hamilton, Leslie Mauldin, Michiko Miller & Scott Noland.

This is the second of three recitals in the series. Next concert: Sunday, June 10.

Spring Aires Concert

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:06:03 +0000

Join us on Saturday, April 28, 6:00pm as the Opera Idaho Children’s Choruses present their Spring Aires concert, conducted by Linda Berg.

Musical guest: Cantate-Cache Choir from Logan, Utah, conducted by Sylvia Munsen.

Admission: $5.00
For more information call
345.3531 Ext. 2

Art Song Recital Series #1

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:03:23 +0000

Come join us this Sunday, April 22 at 2:30 pm for our first recital.

Free Admission

At the Boise Philharmonic Reception Room
516 South 9th Street, Boise

Featuring Opera Idaho Resident Company singers: Elizabeth Ashantiva, Michal Jarolimek, Alla Markovich, Rachael Montoya, Timothy Stoddard & Laura Rushing-Raynes.

This is the first of three recitals in the series. Next concerts: Sunday, May 20 & Sunday, June 10.

Opera Idaho at Ada Community Library

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:17:41 +0000

Join us this Thursday, March 29 at the Ada Community Library for a free program featuring a look at Opera Idaho’s April production The Ballad of Baby Doe, its history, the plot and the historical context of the story. come listen to Opera Idaho artists, including some from the upcoming production of The Ballad of Baby Doe.

Ada Community Library
10664 W. Victory Rd. Boise, ID 83709
Click here for a Map

Operatini: A Touch of Silver

Mark Junkert, General Director — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:58:53 +0000

A Touch of Silver

Join us and bask in the beauty of live arias sung by the cast of The Ballad of Baby Doe and enjoy an original martini created by a local Master Mixologist.

Get your martini on!

Thursday, April 5 • 6:00pm
Tickets: $20.00*, 2 for $35.00 *
*price includes appetizers, but not martinis

Beside Bardenay
610 W Grove St, Boise, ID

For reservations please call Fernando Menéndez at (208) 345-3531 ext. 2.

Operatini: Puccini Martini Blast

Mark Junkert, General Director — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:24:38 +0000

Puccini Martini Blast

Join the cast of La bohème and Master Mixologist Pat Carden from Chandlers Steakhouse, while singers sing and bartender slings. Sample carden’s originally crafted martini:

made specially for Opera Idaho. Sway to the arias of Puccini, sung specially for lovers.

Thursday, February 9 • 6:00pm
Tickets: $20.00*, 2 for $35.00 *
*price includes appetizers, but not martinis

Beside Bardenay
610 W Grove St, Boise, ID

For reservations please call Fernando Menéndez at (208) 345-3531 ext. 2.

Mardi Gras: Une Affaire Parisienne

Mark Junkert, General Director — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:02:08 +0000

Join us Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the Arid club. For a fun filled night of costumes, food, live music and dancing. The only limit is your imagination…

Click here for more information.

Operatini: Puccini Martini Blast

Mark Junkert, General Director — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:45:11 +0000

Every opera deserves to be celebrated and what better way to do so than over a finely crafted martini. To raise our spirits, we are hosting “Operatini Parties.” come listen to the performers from La bohème sing arias, enjoy an originally crafted martini from well-known master mixologist, and enjoy delectable appetizers provided by Bardenay. Join us to celebrate quality opera and quality mixology in Idaho!

Thursday, February 9, 2012
Tickets: $20.00*, 2 for $35.00*
*price includes appetizers, but not martinis
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Beside Bardenay
610 W Grove St, Boise, ID

For reservations please call Fernando at (208) 345-3531 ext. 2.

Voices of Angels

Mark Junkert, General Director — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:48:00 +0000

Opera Idaho Children’s Choruses Concert

Don’t miss your opportunity to see Boise’s best children’s choruses in performance!

December 14, 6:00pm
$5 family members
$10 non-family members
The Egyptian Theatre

Tickets sold at the
Opera Idaho offices
513 South 8th Street