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Houston Grand Opera Showcase
Friday, December 11, 2009 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Enjoy an evening filled with music theater at the Houston Grand Opera Showcase held at the University of St. Thomas at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11 and 12, at Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum.
A group of young Houston Grand Opera Studio artists will perform a wide range of scenes from a variety of operas in an intimate setting. The performance will be followed by a wine and cheese reception. The showcase is open to the public, and costs $35 which includes the reception.
The Houston Grand Opera Studio is a young artist development program. The training and performance program is dedicated to the advancement of young artists with the potential for major careers in opera or musical theater profession. In 1977, former Houston Grand Opera General Director David Gockley and composer Carlisle Floyd started the Studio program. This internationally acclaimed program continues to serve as a model for other apprenticeship programs in the United States.
The showcase is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs. For more information and tickets, call 713-228-OPERA (6737).
| Cost |
$35 (includes cheese and wine reception) |
| Location |
Jones Hall |
| Address |
3910 Yoakum |
| Contact |
713-228-OPERA (6737)
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| Sponsored By |
Office of Vice President for Academic Affairs |
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