Opera San Jose Brings Opera Sets Summer Performances

Opera San José has announced it is taking opera into the community through two venues this summer. On July 12 in Redwood City, Principal artists from the Opera San José resident company will present a concert highlighting some of the greatest arias and ensembles in opera repertoire, from Mozart to Puccini, and give viewers a preview of the company's 2015-16 season. The Classical Series in Redwood City is for the classical, instrumental and opera- music lover, or anyone who appreciates great musical talent and are geared towards families. The event will take place from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Courthouse Square. For more details please visit: http://www.redwoodcity.org/events/classical.html

In addition, the company will present Opera in the Park in Willow Glen on July 19 from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. The event will be staged at Willow Street Frank Bramhall Park with principal artists highlighting arias and ensembles and providing viewers with a look at the company's 2015-16 season. For more details and location please visit: http://www.operasj.org/news-events/calendar/

And as a show of appreciation to donors, Opera San José will host its 2015-16 Singers' Showcase on July 26 at 3 p.m. The Singers' Showcase is an event for Showcase Circle donors who are invited to attend a performance by singers from the 2015 - 2016 season, followed by a reception for donors and the artists. The Showcase Circle consists of donors who have donated or pledged $1,000 or more to Opera San José over the past year.

Those who are not yet Showcase Circle donors can make a donation or a pledge by June 30, 2015. Donations can be broken into monthly installments and are accepted via phone (408.437.4450) or online at www.operasj.org.