West Bay Opera Chorus Information

See the West Bay Opera chorus site for the most current information.

All three production of the 2009-2010 season require chorus: La bohème (fall), Der Freischütz (winter) and La traviata (spring).

About the Upcoming Production (Der Freischütz))

Chorus Rehearsal Schedule
The Wikipedia article includes a detailed synopsis among other information. See also OperaGlass for a German libretto.

General information

Stage Terminology - If you are new to staged opera, or just to the West Bay Opera chorus, this is a glossary of stage technical terms that you might want to know.
Italian Pronunciation for opera singers - an introduction
Chorus Audition Information – Auditions for the all-volunteer West Bay Opera Chorus are held separately for each show, but it is not always necessary to re-audition within a single season. Procedures vary depending on the conductor.
Directions to the theater and to the rehearsal hall

About the Company

Carmen, Fall 2008. Photo by Otak Jump

Productions feature professional principal singers, directors, and designers, tenured orchestra and volunteer chorus. West Bay Opera rehearses and performs in Palo Alto. See also the Company home page.

About the Operas

Fall: La bohème (Puccini)

The opera was be conducted by Bryan Nies and directed by Jimmy Smith, both making West Bay Opera debuts. The opera will be sung in Italian.

Winter: Der Freischütz (von Weber)

General Director José Luis Moscovich will conduct; he last appeared as conductor for Orfeo ed Euridice last winter. Stage director will be Yuval Sharon (WBO debut). The opera will be sung in German

Spring: La traviata (Verdi)

The opera will be conducted by John Kendall Bailey and directed by Heather Matthews, both making West Bay Opera debuts. The opera will be sung in Italian.

27 November, 2009