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The mission of Rimrock Opera is to enhance the cultural life of this region and to make opera available to everyone by providing high quality opera productions, outreach presentations and educational programming.
A cornerstone of the operatic repertoire, The Marriage of Figaro is one of the most famous operas ever written. A boisterous romantic comedy, the story intertwines well-known melodies with a wildly entertaining parade of identities mistaken, ruses gone awry, tables turned, and no end of surprises. Mozart’s brilliant comic opera, sung in English, covers one “crazy day” in a nobleman’s court. Colorful sets and rich costumes showcase a cast of nationally known opera stars and full orchestra. Launching its tenth season, Rimrock Opera’s production is set for Saturday, September 20, at 7:30 and Sunday, September 21, at 3:00 PM at the Alberta Bair Theater.
Carmen, the irresistible gypsy girl, ignites and manipulates the love-struck soldier, Don José, and the pair set the stage ablaze. As familiar as Bizet’s music is to nearly every ear, it never fails to ravish the senses. Rimrock Opera presents Carmen on Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 3 p.m. at the Alberta Bair Theater. A full orchestra, stunning sets, sumptuous period costumes, and members of the Rimrock Opera Chorus for Kids frame the principal singers to break faithful hearts once again.
A cornerstone of the operatic repertoire, The Marriage of Figaro is one of the most famous operas ever written. A boisterous romantic comedy, the story intertwines well-known melodies with a wildly entertaining parade of identities mistaken, ruses gone awry, tables turned, and no end of surprises. Mozart’s brilliant comic opera, sung in English, covers one “crazy day” in a nobleman’s court. Colorful sets and rich costumes showcase a cast of nationally known opera stars and full orchestra. Launching its tenth season, Rimrock Opera’s production is set for Saturday, September 20, at 7:30 and Sunday, September 21, at 3:00 PM at the Alberta Bair Theater.
COUNT ALMAVIVA Jan Michael Kliewer - baritone, about 26, immensely wealthy, married to Rosina; bored, unhappy young lord of the manor, who both before and after his marriage has been seeking comfort in the beds of other women; insecure in love, lavish, generous and extravagant, solitary, brooding; with a great capacity for suspicion and able to be wildly jealous of Rosina. Fancies himself a wild, romantic womanizer. Liable to vent his temper on anyone available; not much interested in ruling his subjects or improving their lives in any way; consequently rather unpopular with them. Has recently abolished the droit de seigneur; is now pursuing Susanna and has become jealous and resentful of Figaro for being betrothed to her.
Countess Almaviva (ROSINA) Diedra Walker - soprano, 19, Bartolo's former ward; married three years ago to the Count. The strongest character in the opera; still very much in love with the Count despite his treatment of her. Tries to turn a blind eye to his affairs. Gentle, graceful and dignified, patches up the Count's sporadic and thoughtless treatment of his subjects - loved by them. Clever, wry sense of humor; covers up her feelings when in company. Susanna is her closest friend.
SUSANNA Amy Logan- soprano, 19, chambermaid and confidante to Rosina; betrothed (later married) to Figaro. Quick-witted, competent, mercurial, bold, sharp-tongued, a born mimic; generally easy and joyous attitude to life. Has a soft spot for Cherubino, as do most of the women in the castle. Despises the Count, but refrains from criticizing him too much in Rosina's company.
FIGARO Robert Aaron Taylor - bass, about 28, previously the Barber of Seville; three years ago helped the Count obtain Rosina, in gratitude was made his personal valet; self-educated, betrothed to Susanna. Has recently lost the Count's good will on account of being engaged to Susanna. Looks at everything with a broad humor, even the Count's pursuit of his fiancée. More easy-going than Susanna, not at all suspicious but able to be as hot-blooded as any of the others when occasion demands it. Adept at plotting and getting out of difficult situations; able to think on his feet.
CHERUBINO Meghan Dibble - mezzo-soprano, 12-13, a love-obsessed young page in Almaviva's castle; the Countess's godson; possibly one of the Count's many illegitimate offspring around the place from before his marriage. Just coming to terms with hormones - has crushes on Rosina, Susanna, Barbarina, Marcellina and most of the other women in the palace. Elegant, flighty, accomplished, self-admiring, cheeky, fancies himself romantic. Always getting on the Count's nerves, but a great favorite with everyone else. A charming nuisance.
MARCELLINA Nancy Downing - mezzo-soprano, in her fifties, Bartolo's old housekeeper and formerly Rosina's governess; hopes to marry Figaro, by means of an old contract whereby he promised to marry her if he couldn't repay the money she lent him. Once (briefly) a lover of Bartolo, when first in his service; had a son by him, who was lost.
DON BARTOLO Dennis Rupp - bass, at least 60, possibly eighties; medical doctor, former guardian and suitor of Rosina; bears a grudge against Figaro for his part in 'stealing' her from him and so is willing to further Marcellina's cause.
DON BASILIO Isai Jess Muñoz - tenor, late 40s or early 50s, singing teacher of Susanna, formerly of Rosina, the Count's constant secret messenger and spokesman to his many clandestine female friends over the years. Has recently been Susanna courting Susanna in the Count's name during her singing lessons.
DON CURZIO Isai Jess Muñoz - tenor, a judge called in by the Count to give the appearance of unbiased legitimacy to Marcellina's lawsuit against Figaro.
BARBARIAN - soprano, 12, a peasant girl, Antonio's daughter, Susanna's cousin; hopes to marry Cherubino. Puts on a bold, cheeky face in company, but is really easily intimidated, anxious and tragically scarred by the oblivious Count's attentions. Hates him, but has no way of standing up to him.
ANTONIO Aaron Pagniano - bass, 30s or 40s, the gardener; Barbarina's father, Susanna's uncle. Mostly drunk; terse and shrewd when sober. Doesn't want Susanna to marry Figaro, as he is low-born and doesn't know even who his parents are.
Opera Fest. Rimrock Opera Company's OperaFest is held each March utilizing international and national opera stars that are appearing in Rimrock Opera Company's spring main stage production.
OperaFest is held at the Yellowstone Country Club, 5707 Bobby Jones Blvd., Billings. Master of Ceremonies is Rimrock Opera’s Artistic Director Douglas Nagel.
The event features fine dining, music and live opera entertainment. Guests step into a romantic theme reflecting the company's spring opera theme.
Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres and no-host cocktails, followed by a gourmet dinner with select wines. Attire is as formal as the guest wishes. A highlight of the evening will be performances from the international and national opera community who are artists of the upcoming opera.
OperaFest has many tables of silent auction items provided by area merchants and one of a kind items including artwork donated by board members.
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Live auction items are another highlight of the evening.
Examples of live auction items have been:
An African Photo Safari at the famous Zulu Nyala game reserve with 6 day/ 6 night accommodations for 2 persons at an international standard four-star Safari Lodge.
A gourmet cooking class by French Executive Chef Laurent Zirotti of Enzo Mediterranean Bistro for a party of eight held in the winner’s home.
City Vineyard Wine Tasting and Hors d’oeuvres party for twenty guests, featuring entertainment by the Rimrock Opera.
An exquisitely designed jewelry item donated by Montague’s Jewelers.
A luxurious piece of furniture which is delivered to the to the winning bidder’s home, donated by Gene Rockman and Associates.
For reservations or information on the OperaFest, contact any ROC board member or call General Director Douglas Nagel at 671-2214.
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Letter: Bravo for success of Operafest 2007
Rimrock Opera Company proudly thanks its generous business supporters, donors, volunteers and the many guests from Montana and Wyoming who made Operafest 2007 not only a festive occasion but an all-around smashing success.
The highlight of the evening was the audience-pleasing performance by the magnificent cast of the hilarious opera "Cosi fan tutte" and the Rimrock Opera Chorus for Kids.
Rimrock Opera Executive Office
P. O. Box 11
Billings, MT 59103
Phone 406.671.2214
Fax 406.245.2161
Website www.rimrockopera.org
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