The Livermore Valley Opera is pleased to announce Daniel Helfgot as the Stage Director for our next production “The Barber of Seville,” by Rossini, to be performed in October 2008.
Daniel Helfgot
Daniel Helfgot's credits include over 180 productions of over 90 different operas, operettas and zarzuelas from the Baroque to the contemporary, including several world premieres.
His international credits include productions in Germany, Sweden, Finland, Argentina, Austria, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico and in the US he has directed for such companies as the Utah Festival, Orlando, Virginia; Baltimore; Memphis; Chattanooga; Knoxville; Eugene; Pennsylvania Festival; Billings, Montana; Spring Opera and Western Opera Theater of San Francisco; West Bay and Festival Opera of California; Utah; Sacramento, etc.
His work also includes productions of tango and cabaret shows.
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Auditions
LVO regularly conducts auditions for its opera productions.
We are currently looking for chorus members for the next opera, “Barber of Seville.” Performance Dates: October 10th, 11th, 12th, 15th, 17th 18th and 19th 2008 at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore.
We are looking for 12-14 men for the tenor, baritone, bass sections for a 4-part chorus. Section leaders also needed. There will be a need to audition and a stipend will be included in this role.
Audition for new chorus members is:
Tuesday, August 12th at 7:30 p.m. at the Bothwell Performing Arts Center, 2466 8th Street, (corner of 8th and H) Livermore.
For further information regarding auditions, please contact Orv Barr at orvbarr@juno.com or Raquel Holt at raqholt@hotmail.com.
Directions to Bothwell Arts Center – 2466 Eighth St., (corner of Eighth and G streets) in Livermore
Coming East on I-580 (from Oakland)
- Take the N. Livermore Ave. exit and bear right at the end of exit onto N. Livermore Ave.
- Continue on N. Livermore Ave. across Portola Ave. and on into Downtown Livermore. Cross First Street and continue on for 7 blocks, crossing the large intersection at Fourth Street, and East Ave. and continuing on S. Livermore Ave. to Eighth Street, on the right.
- Turn right on Eighth Street and go one block to 2466 Eighth St.
- The Bothwell Arts Center is on the right side of the street on the corner of Eighth and G. Streets. It's a large older building, with ample parking on the street all around the building.
Coming West on I-580 (from Stockton)
- Take the N. Livermore Ave. exit and turn left at the end of the exit onto N. Livermore Ave.
- Continue on N. Livermore Ave. across Portola Ave. and on into Downtown Livermore. Cross First Street and continue on for 7 blocks, crossing the large intersection at Fourth Street, and East Ave. and continuing on S. Livermore Ave. to Eighth Street, on the right.
- Turn right on Eighth Street and go one block to 2466 Eighth St.
- The Bothwell Arts Center is on the right side of the street on the corner of Eighth and G. Streets. It's a large older building, with ample parking on the street all around the building.
From Rt 84 – Isabel Ave.
- Take Isabel Ave to the exit to Stanley Ave.
- Exit to Stanley Ave, and turn right at the light.
Continue on Stanley Ave – it will turn into Railroad Ave.
- Turn right onto N. Livermore Ave.
- Cross First Street and continue on for 7 blocks, crossing the large intersection at Fourth Street, and East Ave. and continuing on S. Livermore Ave. to Eighth Street, on the right.
- Turn right on Eighth Street and go one block to G Street.
- The Bothwell Arts Center is on the right side of the street on the corner of Eighth and G. Streets. It's a large older building, with ample parking on the street all around the building.
For any questions, please contact:
OrvBarr@Juno.com
Auditions Coordinator
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News
Opera in the Vineyard
Livermore Valley Opera Guild presents its annual fundraiser for the opera, "Opera in the Vineyard," on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, 2008, 5 pm – 8pm in Livermore, to be held at Cedar Mountain Winery , 7000 Tesla Rd, in Livermore.
Bring your own chair and a picnic and experience opera, al fresco, at this annual benefit for Livermore Valley Opera (LVO). A silent auction and a raffle will help raise funds for this local performing arts group. (more info)
Record Attendance
The March 2008 production of Carmen set new heights for LVO’s performances. Audiences returned to see LVO in the Bankhead Theater and were again rewarded with a large, stunning set and outstanding performances of the singers, chorus, dancers and orchestra. LVO thanks our patrons for their outstanding support and looks forward to another fine production season with our upcoming Barber of Seville in the Fall and Marriage of Figaro in the Spring of 2009.
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