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Want to know more about La traviata before opening night? In Detroit Opera's podcast, OperaHERE, you get you an inside look at our productions: from the music, the staging, the history, and more! Host Arthur White, Detroit Opera's Director of Community and Audience Engagement, chats with Director Francesca Zambello about her production of La traviata, Detroit Opera's Music Director Roberto Kalb discusses Verdi's music, and we hear from a psychologist about the underlying tensions throughout the work. Arthur is joined by Nathalie Doucet, Detroit Opera's Head of Music and Director of the Detroit Opera Resident Artist Program—all five RAs are featured in the opera! Click here for the full episode: https://lnkd.in/gjDRWU2c Take a listen and prepare for elegance, grandeur, and of course, DRAMA, in Detroit Opera's La traviata. October 19-27 at the Detroit Opera House. detroitopera.org

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We are calling all high school, first-year college students, and sophomores! Opera Teens is your chance to dive deeper into the world of opera. This program allows you to learn more about the genre, explore a new world, and connect with fellow opera enthusiasts. Join us on opening night for “La traviata” on Saturday, October 19 at 7:30 PM and share your passion. For more information visit bit.ly/DOEDUForm

When homework and studying become too much, it’s time to take a break. Detroit Opera offers its new student membership, Student Stage Pass, to college students to access all of Detroit Opera’s 24/25 season opera performances as well as Dance @ Detroit Opera presentations for only $20 a month. Simply set up your membership with a valid student ID and credit card, and you’ll be able to attend any and all eligible performances by contacting our box office the week of the event to obtain your ticket. It’s that simple! For more information on this membership, visit our website at bit.ly/StudentStagePass

Mic check one two. Hello, and Happy International Podcast Day! Today is a celebration of the power of podcasts. Detroit Opera offers a podcast, OperaHERE, which examines the historical contexts of operas and features personal interviews with cast and creative team members. You can also catch our Pre-Opera Talks, which occur before each live performance and feature members of the Detroit Opera Company. Some of the ways you can participate in this day include: - Follow and listen to OperaHERE. - Use #InternationalPodcastDay to engage with others worldwide talking about the event. - Explain to someone what a podcast is and get them hooked. - Share your favorite podcast with someone (coworker, friend, teammate). - Send feedback to your favorite podcasters and thank them. - Not a podcaster? Become one. Follow and subscribe to our podcasts wherever you listen, and stay tuned for more episodes. detroitopera.org/podcasts #InternationalPodcastDay #DetroitOpera #DetroitOperaHouse #OperaHERE

We are THRILLED that Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo are kicking off their national tour at the Detroit Opera House! Natalia Holtzman of HOUR Detroit gives a glimpse into what you can expect: "In Trockadero performances, male dancers perform roles traditionally danced by women — en pointe and in tutus, a nearly unheard-of rarity (if not a downright impossibility) in the classical ballet world. But for half a century now, the Trocks, as they’re familiarly known, have maintained a seemingly unattainable balance between parody and humor, on the one hand, and highly skilled, precisely delineated classical technique, on the other. “We try to have lots of different kinds of comedy; lots of different types of ballets; lots of different types of music, costuming, and personalities onstage,” Dobrin says. “We just throw the whole gamut at the audience.” In Detroit, the Trocks will perform selections from Swan Lake, The Dying Swan, and Balanchine’s Tarantella, among others, toying with gender roles and stereotypes as they go." You can secure your tickets now, at detroitopera.org!

Happy National Dance Day! We celebrate this day with a special shoutout to the incredible Mark Morris Dance Group. Not only do they bring remarkable performances to the stage, but their community movement workshops inspire people of all abilities to experience the joy of dance. Each year their dance center brings in performing artists and companies from around the globe and in collaboration with cultural partners to offer a variety of workshops, intensives, and master classes for dancers of all levels. We can’t wait to see them grace our Detroit Opera House stage this season! Read more about this amazing company on our website at https://lnkd.in/ghpY-tZK

In opera, it’s easy to notice the amazing wardrobe, but the accessories can sometimes go overlooked. One particular accessory in “La traviata”—the camellia flower—stands out not for its appearance, but for its significance. Violetta wears this particular flower throughout the opera; some of you may already know its meaning! “La traviata,” inspired by Alexandre Dumas’s novel turned play “La Dame aux Camélias” (The Lady of Camellias), was written within one year of well-known Parisian courtesan Marie Duplessis’s death. The story is based on their love affair which lasted until her death in 1847—she died of consumption after just turning 23. Marie’s favorite flowers were camellias. She wore white camellias to signal when she was available to her lover(s) and red when she was occupied, which gave her the name The Lady of the Camellias. Like Marie, Violetta rose from poverty to be one of the most glamorous courtesans in Paris. She has a notable fashion sense; she lives a carefree life and enjoys spending time in the glamorous social scene. Come see for yourself the beauty of the camellia flower during our production of “La traviata.” https://lnkd.in/gVV2wcTu

One month left! Our Detroit Opera 24/25 Season is getting so close. Before each production, Detroit Opera gives free opera and dance talks one hour before each performance. These sessions offer valuable background and insights into the upcoming show by noted experts. Unless indicated otherwise, these talks are held on the main floor of the auditorium, between aisles two and six. Listen to past Opera Talks and Dance Talks at https://lnkd.in/gFGGnmrW

Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! As we celebrate the rich and vibrant cultures within our community, we want to shine a spotlight on two incredible members of our team who embody the spirit and diversity of Hispanic heritage: Roberto Kalb– Our brilliant music director whose creativity and passion bring something special to Detroit Opera. In 2021, Roberto was awarded the prestigious Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Award. He holds degrees from the University of Michigan and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Galeano Salas – Mexican American?tenor establishing?himself as one of the leading operatic tenors of his generation, praised for his romantic, Italianate sound.?He made his professional role and theater debut as Alfredo in Volksoper Wien’s production of “La traviata,” and we’re very excited to see him grace the Detroit Opera House stage for our Detroit Opera 24/25 Season opener, "La traviata.” Here's to honoring Hispanic heritage and the amazing individuals who enrich our company.