Posted on: Sunday, January 16, 2005
Hawaii Opera Theatre 'quick reads' at Web site
Advertiser Staff
Hawaii Opera Theatre has posted online an "Opera 101" base of information about its programs this year to help make newcomers to opera more familiar with the stories and background of its productions.
Those interested can find quick reads about each opera at www.hawaiiopera.org. The newly launched Web site features synopses of the opera stories. The HOT season launches Jan. 28 with "The Flying Dutchman," which also shows Jan. 30 and Feb. 1. "Susannah" will be performed Feb. 11, Feb. 13 and Feb. 15. "Turandot" is scheduled for Feb. 25, Feb. 27, March 1 and March 3. Ticket information: 596-7858 or www.hawaiiopera.org. HOT also is offering Opera Preview lectures, which it promotes as a good way to meet other opera buffs.
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| HOT schedule
Great Insights for New Opera Patrons Presented by Erik Haines, director of education, Hawaii Opera Theatre HOT's award-winning education programs reach 20,000 students in Hawaii annually. • 1 p.m. Jan. 23: "The Flying Dutchman" • 1 p.m. Feb. 6: "Susannah" • 1 p.m. Feb. 20: "Turandot" Borders Books, Ward Centre Free
Presented by opera aficionado Jim Becker, a former Associated Press journalist, sports writer and Honolulu resident • 10 a.m. Jan. 19: "The Flying Dutchman" • 4 p.m. Jan. 22: "The Flying Dutchman" • 10 a.m. Feb. 2: "Susannah" • 4 p.m. Feb. 5: "Susannah" • 10 a.m. Feb. 16: "Turandot" • 4 p.m. Feb. 19: "Turandot" Honolulu Academy of Arts $3 to general public; free to HOT members |
