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Welcome to Cape Cod's very own opera company dedicated to the production
of fully staged opera showcasing local and regional professional talent.
Mission Statement
The mission of Cape Cod Opera is to enrich the cultural lives of Cape Cod residents and visitors by presenting operatic programs engaging local and regional professional casts, directors and designers, and by bringing live operatic experiences to local schools and community groups.
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Philip Lima as Scarpia and Diana Toscano as Tosca in Puccini's TOSCA - August 2008 |
Christopher Lucier, Paul Soper, Adrian Smith and Sarah Callinan Don Pasquale, August 2012 Photo credit Focalpoint Studio, Orleans |
Gregory Zavracky, Rachele Schmiege, Sarah Callinan, Meredith Ziegler and Eugene Heard, Così fan tutte August 2009 |
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2013 Make or Break...........................
Dear Friends, Supporters and Fans of the incredible world of LIVE opera,
Cape Cod Opera (CCO) has reached a critical point in its history. The year 2013 is literally a Make or Break time for us as an organization, in spite of the fact that we have produced more Cape-wide live opera for all ages, at more venues, than ever. We need an immediate increase in sustaining memberships, donations, corporate or private underwriting plus production, concert and fund raising sponsorships. Without this lifeline, CCO may join the likes of the Dicapo Opera Company which has stopped its Opera New England of Cape Cod productions. Please do not let this happen to CCO. Please use the link below to contribute in any amount.
Cape Cod Opera is an intrepid group of kindred spirits who believe in the beauty, power and majesty of singing in the grand, live world of opera. The performers have a vested interest in our company which encourages them on their career paths. On behalf of all the singers, musicians, designers and colleagues I have welcomed to CCO in my time as Artistic Director, let me thank you for your past support while encouraging your active participation in our future. So much could and should be ahead of us. I sincerely hope to continue having the distinct honor, privilege and opportunity to present great composers and artists staged by Cape Cod Opera, the only Opera Company remaining on Cape Cod.
Thank for you your support.....................................
David McCarty, Producing Artistic Director
Light and Lyrical Songs for Spring
Come celebrate the arrival of Spring with three wonderful singers, all making their debuts.
This concert is full of great singing - perfect for opera aficionados and anyone who loves music.
Sunday, May 5 at 2.30 pm
Dennis Union Church, Route 6a, Dennis, Massachusetts
$20 Adults $10 Youth 18 and under
Call 508-246-0039
This will be our first concert at this historic venue
and we are thrilled to return to the town of Dennis for the first time in many years.
February 24, 2013 - Cape Cod Opera Fund-Raiser: Salute to the Oscars.
In a departure from their usual repertoire, Patrice Tiedemann, Paul Soper and Christopher Hutchinson accompanied by Matthew Larson paid tribute to Broadway and the Oscar winning songs that you all know and love with excerpts from West Side Story, The Music Man, South Pacific, Les Miserables, just to name a few. A Sweet and Savory reception followed the musical program with red carpet photos courtesy of Focalpoint Studio, Orleans.
Photos courtesy of Focalpoint Studio, Orleans
December 30, 2012 - AN OPERATIC FIRST NIGHT! Cape Cod Opera ushered in the New Year with a concert of popular opera, operetta and broadway favorites.
November, 2013 - Cape Cod Opera goes to St. Thomas, USVI - On November 29th students of the Charlotte Amalie High School were entertained by Diana McVey, Paul Soper and Matthew Larson with music by Mozart, Verdi, Bernstein and many other composers. This outreach performance was generously funded by The Community Foundation of The Virgin Islands, in conjunction with the Forum and Fintrac Inc. The following evening, Friday November 30th, our performers gave a benefit Concert
for The Community Foundation of The Virgin Islands
Cape Cod Opera thanks With One Look Publishing for serving our advertising needs over the years, they are a pleasure to work with, provide prompt and attentive service and produce a wonderful program book which has increased our image and revenue.
Please visit their website at www.wolpub.com
Our History
Cape Cod Opera evolved from a 1994 recital sponsored by Friends of Monomoy Theatre under the name of Afternoon at the Opera. Opera New England of Cape Cod joined in sponsoring the next year's concert, followed by concert productions of Carmen and Die Fledermaus. This collaboration grew into Cape Cod Opera, an independent non-profit organization dedicated to the production of staged opera showcasing professional local and regional talent. Cape Cod Opera's outreach programs take live classical vocal music to Cape schools at no cost. 2001 saw the expansion of these programs to the senior population. The organization is administered by an all volunteer board.
The Cape Cod Opera Chorus
The Cape Cod Opera Chorus was introduced to Cape audiences in August 2000. The chorus, with singers from all parts of Cape Cod, debuted with An Evening of Opera with Sigmund Romberg and have since accompanied principals in Cape Cod Opera productions of La Traviata, Madama Butterfly, Die Fledermaus, I Paglacci/Cavalleria Rusticana, The Mikado, Carmen, Amahl and The Night Visitors, Tosca, Cosi Fan Tutte, The Merry Widow and have sung in most opera concerts. They appeared with Jonathan McPhee's Symphony by the Sea in July 2005 in a concert at The Hatch Shell on the Esplanade in Boston. Members of the Cape Cod Opera Chorus also sing comprimario roles in productions. The chorus always welcomes new members.
Please email us at info@capecodopera.org.
Cape Cod Opera Productions
Our 16th Year
2012 Dueling Divas at Wellfleet Harbor Actor's Theater; Appetizers for Arias; Art and Arias; Don Pasquale
2011 Love, Betrayal and Death ; A Gala 15th Anniversary Concert; Music for a Summer's Night; First Night Chatham
| 2010 | Acts of Love with Dueling Divas: Meet Me At Maxim's benefit; The Merry Widow; An Operatic First Night |
| 2009 | Così fan tutte; Opera and You! Outreach performances of Così fan tutte; An Operatic First Night |
| 2008 | Tosca; Amahl and The Night Visitors; Celebrate the Forties! |
| 2007 | Amahl and The Night Visitors; Carmen; Masks and Merriment Concert |
| 2006 | Amahl and The Night Visitors; The Mikado; An Evening of French Songs; Hansel and Gretel |
| 2005 | An Afternoon of Opera with Robert Honeysucker; CCO Chorus at The Hatch Shell in Boston; Gianni Schicchi/Trouble in Tahiti; Amahl and The Night Visitors |
| 2004 | I Pagliacci/Cavalleria Rusticana; A Summer Evening of Opera; Amahl and The Night Visitors |
| 2003 | Die Fledermaus; The Golden Age of Operetta |
| 2002 | Madama Butterfly; Echoes of Grand Opera |
| 2001 | La Traviata; An Evening with Gilbert and Sullivan |
| 2000 | Rigoletto; A Romantic Evening with Sigmund Romberg |
| 1999 | The Merry Widow; Fourth of July Musical Fireworks |
| 1998 | The Marriage of Figaro; Fifth of July Musical Fireworks |
| 1997 | Die Fledermaus; A Summer's Eve Opera Concert |
For information on Cape Cod Opera, please email to info@capecodopera.org 508-246-0039
Cape Cod Opera is a 501(c)3) non profit organization
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