Glory to Our New May King - Tim Smith's Review

May 5, 2009 - Just a brief post to bring your attention to Tim Smith's review. Click here to see what he had to say on his blog. There are still some tickets left for the remaining two performances on May 7th and 9th at 8pm. Click here to get your tickets.

Also, you can still purchase tickets to our gala on May 16th at the Winans Mansion (1217 St. Paul Street) by calling the box office at 410.547.7997.

Baltimore City Paper Review

March 11, 2009 - Here's another review of our production, this one from Bret McCabe of the Baltimore City Paper. There's still good availability for tomorrow night's show (student rushers take notice) and some availability for Saturday night's final performance (advance purchase recommended).

Baltimore Sun Review

March 10, 2009 - So the opening weekend of The Coronation of Poppea played to enthusiastic audiences and the remaining two performances are selling very well. Here's a link to Tim Smith's review in his blog Clef Notes. Just one note about the FTD Florist poses of Mercury. I didn't tell him to do them. He ad libbed them on opening night and was immediately chastised at first intermission. They were not present during the Sunday matinee. Everything else I'm happy to accept. Click here to get a ticket to see and hear the show for yourself.

Also, a reminder that the second installment in Opera Vivente's masterclass series is tonight at 7pm with counter-tenor Dan Bubeck. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door (811 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201). All are welcome.

OV Makes Top 10 of 2008 for Ionarts

December 18, 2008 - Just a brief post to call attention to the fact that Ionarts has placed Opera Vivente's production of Tobias and the Angel in its "Top 10 of 2008" post. 'Tis the season for these sort of year-end round-ups (I'll probably end up posting one myself), but we're always interested in what our patrons are thinking, so if there's some top experiences of 2008 that you'd like to share with our friends in the blogosphere, put them in a comment to this post.

And speaking of "year-end" activities, Opera Vivente's "$25 Makes OV Thrive" Drive is still going on and there's still time to get your gift registered for this tax year. Click here to show your love for OV. Gifts of any size are useful and appreciated.

Happy Holidays!

First Two Shows a Great Success

March 1, 2008 - Just a quick note to say that the first two performances of Tobias and the Angel have been a great success. Check out Tim Smith's review in today's Baltimore Sun. There are a few tickets left for this evening and even fewer for tomorrow's matinee so don't wait; order now.

See you at the opera! - John Bowen

What OV's Angel is Doing Now

January 29, 2008 - For those of you who might want to know more about David Walker and his artistry, here is a review of his current performances of another Jonathan Dove opera called Flight at Pittsburgh Opera. The critics are wild about him and Dove's work so don't miss your opportunity to hear both right here in Baltimore. Call or go online for tickets now. - John Bowen

The Thoughts of Others: Reviews of Previous Tobias performances

January 24, 2008 - As part of my preparations for media coverage of the evermore anticipated North American premiere, I've been culling the web for information about the UK productions. Here are a few links that I found very interesting:

From Seen and Heard International (a European equivalent to our area's Ionarts) there's a review of the world premiere.

MusicOMH.com provides a review of the 2006 production which opened the newly renovated Young Vic Theatre.

And finally a brief article from Musical Pointers that talks about the show in the context of Dove's other operatic works.

Intrigued? Order your tickets today for this truly unique experience. See you at the opera - John Bowen