Countdown to CYRANO!

With less than one week to go until the opening of Cyrano, Philadelphia is eagerly holding its breath with anticipation of this exciting East Coast Premiere.  OCP’s last premiere, Margaret Garner, two years ago prompted the Philadelphia Inquirer to call it “…arguably the biggest cultural event ever to hit Philadelphia.” With Cyrano tickets selling fast, don’t miss your chance to be a part of Philadelphia’s next big cultural event!

The Detroit News said "…it is splendid -- the transfiguration of a bittersweet love story through music that soars with unabashed romanticism -- ardent, touching and gorgeous."  Don't miss Cyrano!

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Cyrano in the Community

To help Philadelphia prepare for the monumental East Coast Premiere of Cyrano, the Opera Company of Philadelphia has created an exiting array of community programs designed to teach, enlighten and entertain you.  Here’s a look at what’s coming up:

• A Taste of Opera:  Are you hungry to learn more about opera? Then join us for A Taste of Opera as we prepare for the East Coast Premiere of Cyrano on Sunday, February 3, 2008 at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at 2:00pm.
  
• The Making of Cyrano” – WHYY-TV12:  Tune in to WHYY-TV12 on Sunday, February 3, 2008 at 10:30pm and get the backstory on how a World Premiere Opera comes together from the very first notes of the score and the very first sketch of the scenery with “The Making of CYRANO.”  Join composer David DiChiera, librettist Bernard Uzan, and the collaborating partners in Philadelphia, Detroit and Miami as they take you on the journey of the realization of this stunning, 17th-Century romantic work.
  
• How to Be a Swashbuckler!: Fight Director Christopher Barbeau at Liberty Place: Stop by for presentations on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 12 noon and 1:00pm as Maestro Christopher Barbeau, one of the nation’s foremost fight choreographers, demonstrates the art of stage swordplay at the Shops at Liberty Place.  For every minute of music, Cyrano required 20 hours of fight training and choreography – it’s not as easy as it looks!  Bring your lunch and enjoy the show!
  
• Sixth Annual Academy of Music Open House Tour: The Opera Company of Philadelphia invites you to a special glimpse behind the footlights during this popular event on Saturday, February 16, 2008 from 2:00 - 5:00pm.

• Vanqui: The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents Opera North, Inc.’s production of the award-winning opera Vanqui at the Zellerbach Theater on Saturday, February 9, 2009 at 7:30pm.

Opera Company Announces the 2008-2009 Season!

Designer model rendering for a new Turandot in Febrauary 2009!

The Opera Company of Philadelphia announced the bold 2008-2009 Season on Wednesday, January 30th.  Subscriber renewal notices will be going out next week!  In the meantime, click here to see what's in store!

Click here to read the Philadelphia Inquirer season preview which calls it a "fearless" line-up, filled with "casting coups!"