Opera Theatre of Weston

12/02/2016

OPERA SOPRANO ANYA MATANOVIC TO PERFORM WITH NORTHSHIRE VOICES DECEMBER 10

On Saturday December 10 at 4 pm, Southern Vermont music lovers will be treated to a varied program of Winter Solstice and Advent music by Manchester’s very own Northshire Voices in its inaugural concert entitled Winter Serenade. It will be held at the First Congregational Church in Manchester. The local chorus will be joined for this program by international opera soprano, Anya Matanovic, as well as members of the FCC’s Chancel Choir and Tall Spire Ringers. Snow date for the concert is December 11 at 4 pm.
Ms. Matanovic will perform This Christmastide, which was written for opera diva Jessye Norman. In her debut with the Glimmerglass Festival as Micaela, Musical Criticism stated: “The lustrous quality of Matanovic’s sinuous soprano, with its golden timbre and silky-smooth legato, charmed the ears immediately”. Ms. Matanovic made her professional opera debut as Mimi in the Los Angeles engagement of Baz Luhrmann’s Tony Award-winning production of La Boheme and has since graced the stage of Seattle Opera, New Israeli Opera, Boston Lyric Opera and Santa Fe Opera, among others. She has also made notable appearances with the Cleveland Orchestra, most recently in the cast of Strauss’ Daphne as part of the Lincoln Center Festival. Anya and husband John married at Shelburne Farms in 2013 and reside in Manchester, VT.
Admission is $15 adults, 18 and under free. For advance reservations, phone the FCC at 802-362-2709. Cash payment is preferred. No credit cards. For more information about Northshire Voices, contact 802-768-8144.

03/09/2015

The wonderful Susan Keese, commentator on Vermont Public Radio, sadly passed away this weekend. She was much loved by many in the Opera Theatre of Weston family and supported the company from its founding. She will be very much missed in the southern Vermont area and by those who knew her. For those in the area, there will be a tribute to her on VPR's "All Things Considered" this afternoon, Monday March 9.

01/25/2015

Please click on the link for www.gnat-tv.org Video On Demand presentation "Let's Talk about Opera Theatre of Weston", featuring Co-Founder and Artistic Director Lise Messier, Stage Director Diane Stugger and General Manager Anne D'Olivo with interviewer Salley Gibney. A wonderful discussion about the history of OTW, the production of The Secret Garden and why it is "such a gem in our community". Also information about how to donate to the OTW fundraiser at operatheatreofweston.com. Less than a week to go to the deadline!!

01/17/2015

Help OTW - any amount will be gratefully received. Watch Lise Messier and Diana Stugger on GNAT.

01.15.15 - Opera Theatre of Weston

01/17/2015

If you missed this on the radio, here is the transcript of the broadcast by Susan Keese on VPR, featuring L R L.R. Davidson, Pablo Bustos and Lise Messier

For more than a decade, the Opera Theatre of Weston has introduced Vermont children - and in many cases their families - to the world of opera. The

01/15/2015

Read the review of The Secret Garden in the Manchester Journal by clicking on the link: http://www.manchesterjournal.com/arts/ci_27319866/opera-theatre-westons-garden-full-bloom

Opera Theatre of Weston's "Garden" in full bloom Special to the Journal WESTON — Years ago, a former editor of mine told me that reviewing opera may be even trickier than staging it, and he emphasized that with respect and admiration for

01/14/2015

Finale of The Secret Garden Photo Credit: Hubert Schriebl

01/11/2015

Last chance to see the World Premiere of The Secret Garden at the Weston Playhouse TODAY at 2 pm. We have received so many compliments about this beautiful show. If you live in the area, it is a must see, before it moves to Houston Grand Opera!

01/08/2015

Don't forget to check out our IndieGogo page and support Opera Theatre of Weston's fundraiser. Any amount will help "The Little Opera Company That Could"!
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/support-the-opera-theatre-of-weston/x/9530498

Please help support bringing professional opera to kids and adults throughout Vermont! | Crowdfunding is a democratic way to support the fundraising needs of your community. Make a contribution today!

01/08/2015

Photo credit: A J Marro Rutland Herald.
Photos of The Secret Garden from January 4 e-Edition Extra, Rutland Herald. Cast (L ro R) Mary Anderson as Robin, L R Davidson as Mary Lennox, Mary Gresock as Mrs. Lennox/Martha, Christopher Besch as Mr. Lennox/Archibald Craven, Christopher Lucier as Photographer/Dickon, Pablo Bustos as Rajah/Colin, Benjamin Bloomfield as Indian Gardener/Ben Weatherstaff, Lindsey Paradise as Officer's Wife/Susan Sowerby, Peggie Telscher as Ayah/Mrs. Medlock

01/07/2015

Weston is named among the Top Ten most beautiful towns in Vermont and the Playhouse is a big part of that decision. If you haven't visited yet, come see Opera Theatre of Weston perform this weekend at the Weston Playhouse!

We explore ten of the most picturesque towns across the state of Vermont.

01/06/2015

Another of the cast of Secret Garden!