Moniuszko's The Haunted Manor, a Pocket Opera Premiere at Julia Morgan Center
The Julia Morgan Theater, formerly Julia Morgan Center for the Arts (2640 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704)
- Full Price:
- $34.00
- Our Price:
- $17.00*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for Moniuszko's The Haunted Manor have expired.
The last date listed for Moniuszko's The Haunted Manor was Saturday May 9, 2009 / 2:00pm.
Goldstar Member Tips
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oaklandmomcat on What to Wear
Dress lightly. The theatre gets very warm once the doors are closed.
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oaklandmomcat on What to Wear
Dress lightly. The theatre gets quite warm once the dorrs are closes
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oaklandmomcat on Other
The Julia Morgan theatre became quite warm
2 Goldstar Member Reviews
Goldstar Member
A good price for an opera, but you get what you pay for. There were a few musicians and not a complete opera, the plot was simple and frankly a little boring. I think it would have been quite different, even spectacular to see it in a opera setting with a complete orchestra ( it is moniuszko after all).Written on May 13 2009
On the bright side, not only was it translated but the words were also projected onto a screen, which was a huge relief, because one could not always understand the singers.
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oaklandmomcat
A ridiculous romp with plot digressions that will make you dizzy. Not to worry. The music charms, the cast delights, and Donald Pippin explains it all with dry humor and modern asides. Enjoy coloratura trills, authentic Polish dance, and laughs that don’t rely on off-color remarks. A perfect match for a warm spring day.Written on May 11 2009
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More Information About Moniuszko's The Haunted Manor
Quotes & Highlights
- “There ought to be a law. All opera in English should be performed in Donald Pippin's translation.” --SF Classical Voice
- “Pippin is to opera what Mark Twain was to American literature, a breath of fresh air and a national treasure.” --Sacramento Bee
Description
<p>A buoyant and colorful comedy, by a composer revered in Poland as second only to Chopin, kicks off when two young soldiers who are brothers, in a burst of patriotic fervor, vow to remain single in order to be instantly available to answer the summons of duty - a not unlikely possibility in their perennially besieged homeland. Their determination shifts radically after an eventful night spent in a reputedly haunted house, as plotted by two lively and somewhat mischievous ladies.</p>
Pocket Opera's performances are staged with minimalist scene stylings
to guarantee a lower admission price without compromising on a high quality
performance value.
About the Ticket Supplier: Pocket Opera
Hailed by the press as "triumphant," "thrilling" and "funny," Pocket Opera enchants audiences with innovative, unpredictable productions that aim for the heart, challenge the mind and tickle the funny bone. Superb professional singers perform original English translations of classic and lesser known operas, accompanied by the Pocket Philharmonic. Dr. Pippin's vibrant and witty translations are also available to other companies and educational institutional.