2007 Santa Fe Opera Season Fifty Years of Musical Excellence and Counting

The Santa Fe Opera's 51st season picks up in 2007 right where the previous 50 years left off; with a cast of world-class performers on stage for productions both sublime and surprising. This summer's season will open Friday, June 29 with a new production of Puccini's La bohème followed the next night by a revival of Mozart's Così fan tutte. Three new productions continue the season: Richard Strauss's Daphne, the American premiere of Tan Dun's Tea: A Mirror of Soul, and Rameau's fanciful Platée. The season closes Saturday, August 25, also with La bohème.

Santa Fe, New Mexico (Vocus/PRWEB ) May 5, 2007 -- The Santa Fe Opera's 51st season picks up in 2007 right where the previous 50 years left off; with a cast of world-class performers on stage for productions both sublime and surprising. This summer's season will open Friday, June 29 with a new production of Puccini's La bohème followed the next night by a revival of Mozart's Così fan tutte. Three new productions continue the season: Richard Strauss's Daphne, the American premiere of Tan Dun's Tea: A Mirror of Soul, and Rameau's fanciful Platée. The season closes Saturday, August 25, also with La bohème.

As the second half century for the Santa Fe Opera begins, and as we have from the very beginning, we have partnered familiar operas with rare and unusual works, including an American first, Tan Dun's Tea: A Mirror of Soul

"As the second half century for the Santa Fe Opera begins, and as we have from the very beginning, we have partnered familiar operas with rare and unusual works, including an American first, Tan Dun's Tea: A Mirror of Soul," General Director Richard Gaddes said. "The Santa Fe Opera record of American premieres -- 42 of them -- has been a hallmark of the company. It is especially gratifying to us that many have entered the operatic repertory."

"The Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Program has been an integral part of the company since its founding and its alumni can be found in opera houses around the world. This summer we have a superb group of former apprentice singers on the roster," said Mr. Gaddes. "We have also engaged some of opera's brightest young singers who are making their company debuts. All in all, 2007 promises to be lively, entertaining and innovative," he concluded.

A night at the Santa Fe Opera is about more than wonderful music and great performances. Spectacular sunsets, pre-performance talks, and nightly dinners on the grounds add to the memory and romance. The theater is located a short drive or shuttle ride from the heart of downtown, set between the Sangre de Cristo range of the Rocky Mountains and the volcanic Jemez Mountains, with commanding views of both. This scenic setting has a lot to do with what has become the opera's fine tradition of tailgate dinners both rustic and elegant. Think fine china, crystal, and gourmet food. Where else but Santa Fe?

For those without tailgates or not in the mood to cook, there is a nightly dinner on the beautiful Santa Fe Opera grounds before each performance that includes a guest speaker offering insight into that evening's presentation. There are also nightly prelude talks before each opera; the first, two hours before the performance, and another one hour before curtain. These are free, require no reservations, and are open to ticket holders.

The Santa Fe Opera theater itself is a covered amphitheater with uninterrupted sight lines throughout and a sophisticated Opera Titles translation system for each seat. The atmosphere is relaxed but always charged either with anticipation or appreciation of the night's offering. Sitting in the soft evening air of northern New Mexico, surrounded by mountains, looking through the back of the stage to the distant night sky, and experiencing performances and musicianship of the highest caliber always add up to a memorable Santa Fe experience.

It is this combination of top-drawer production values, inspired repertoire, and Santa Fe influence that have made The Santa Fe Opera a must for summer visitors for the last 50 years and will make it so for the coming 50 as well. For ticket information and additional detail see the opera's website, www.santafeopera.org

For press information and images contact: Joyce Idema, Cindy Layman press@santafeopera.org

For a detailed description of the 2007 season and each performance go to:
http://www.ballantinesbiz.com/newmexico/SantaFe/SF_Opera_042507.html

Biographies of the artists and synopses of the operas can be found on the Opera's website: http://www.santafeopera.org.

Press photos available at: http://www.santafeopera.org/PressPhotos/PressPhotos.htm

Contact:
Jennifer Hoffman
jennifer @ ballantinespr.com
Tel: 505 216 7669
Cell: 505 603 8643
http://www.ballantinespr.com

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