Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love Concludes Portland Opera’s 50th Season
Thursday, July 09, 2015
Nada Sewidan, GoLocalPDX Contributor
Matthew Grills playing Nemorino
As part of the end of season celebration, there will be a day-long street fair on August 1 prior to an outdoor simulcast of The Elixir of Love. The production will be performed in the Newmark Theatre on July 17, 19, 23 and 30, with a special outdoor concluding production on August 1. The Elixir of Love will be the company’s seventh opera production performed at the Newmark Theatre, with several of the performances previously sold out.
Among those performing include Katrina Galka as Adina, Matthew Grills as Nemorino, Alexander Elliott as Belcore and Steven Condy as Dr. Dulcamara. The production will be in Italian (English subtitles included).
The Elixir of Love by Donizetti was originally composed in 1832 with it’s first world premiere performed in Teatro della Canobbiana, Milan on May 12, 1832. It first premiered in Portland on March 6, 1975. Donizetti has composed over 70 operas in his 25-year career, with genres varying from tragedy to comedy and romance.
For more information on The Elixir of Love visit PortlandOpera.org
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Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
First Lady Nancy Hales and Thomas Lauderdale
Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
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Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
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Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some were calling it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
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Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
First Lady Nancy Hales and Jamey Hampton
Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
Portland Opera's Ian Jose Ramirez
Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
Ashley Roland (right) dancing at the After-Party
Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
Auction Chair Carole Morse (right) and her son
Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
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Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
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The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
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Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
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Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
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Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
Monique Barton at Portland Opera Gala
Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
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Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
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Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
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Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
Anthony Dallas and Nancy Hales at Portland Opera
Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
Broadway Across America's Bob Bucci and Lauren Reid
Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
Carole Morse and Jamey Hampton
Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
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Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
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Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
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Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
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Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
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Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
Performers high above the Hampton Center
Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
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Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
Portland Opera Tenor Alexander Elliott
Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
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Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts
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Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals.
The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization.
Photo by Byron Beck.
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