Verdi's thoughts on La Traviata

“La Traviata last night a failure. My fault or the singers'? Time will tell." Verdi wrote this to his friend the day after the premier of La Traviata. Time has told that he performed for a fickle audience who were unhappy about the age and weight of Violetta. In 1854, one year later, the performance received favorable reviews and today is one of the top three operas. So prepare as this famous score is coming to MN Opera pronto! With a great cast including Elizabeth Futral and Georgia Jarman as Violetta.

Check out Renee Fleming and Renato Bruson. I promise these singers are not failures!

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Sneak Previews, After Parties, and Barihunks!

We're back! Tempo had a blast at Opera Tasting 2010. Did you? We'd love to get feedback - here, on Facebook, or by email (tempo@mnopera.org). No matter how good we were this year, we can always be better next year.

Want a sneak preview of the new Minnesota Opera production of Orpheus and Eurydice by Christoph von Gluck? Classical MPR has an interview with David Daniels (Orfeo), Susanna Phillips (Euridice), and Harry Bicket (conductor). David and Susanna sing the duet "Vieni, appaga il tuo consorte." You're in for a treat!

Speaking of Orpheus and Eurydice, this Saturday is the first Opera Night Out of the season. Mix and mingle with the cast, your fellow Tempo members and a host of fabulous revelers as we party the night away! Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, grecian inspired cocktails, pose for a portrait in the temple of Hades and Persephone, and dance to the music of Radio K. Where does all this fun take place? At Sakura, 350 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN.

Barihunk Alert!! Ben Wagner is definitely "a tall drink of water" and we think April is far too long to wait to quench our thirst. So, we thought you'd appreciate, as we certainly do, an opportunity to admire him from afar. Until he joins us this spring for Wuthering Heights, you can whet your appetite with Barihunks.

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2010-2011 Season

Tempo, the young professional group of Minnesota Opera, offers a multitude of opera-tunities for people in the Twin Cities between the ages of 21 and 39: wine tastings, post-show parties, chances to meet professional opera singers and exclusive events. Tempo membership (just $40!) guarantees the deepest ticket discount on all individual opera tickets, subscriptions and Tempo events. Click here to learn more about Tempo.

Get your subscription for 2010-2011!

Being a member of Tempo means that not only do you get access to exclusive pre- and post-show parties and events as well as chances to meet the singers, but you get the absolute lowest prices on 3-, 4-, and 5-opera subscriptions. Make sure to take advantage of this opportunity; you won’t want to miss out. Click here to learn more about the 2010-2011 season offerings.

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