June 1, 2011—For Immediate Release

ANNAPOLIS OPERA GETS A FACELIFT: Annapolis Opera is Approaching 40 and Gets a Little ‘Nip/Tuck.’

ANNAPOLIS - In the past year, Annapolis Opera has been taking a good look in the mirror, and has decided to make some changes so that it looks fabulous at 40! The company hired its first-ever general manager, it changed its programming and production going into the 2011-2012 season, and now it’s launching a rebranding campaign.

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April, 2011—For Immediate Release

ANNAPOLIS OPERA CROWNS ITS NEWEST IDOL: Eight Finalists Awarded at the 23rd Annual Vocal Competition.

On Sunday, April 10, 2011, hundreds of audience members waited patiently while judges deliberated over the eight Finalists who performed in the 23rd Annual Vocal Competition Finals Concert. After thirty minutes, the audience was delighted to hear Zach Borichevsky was named...

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February, 2011—For Immediate Release

ANNAPOLIS OPERA PRESENTS MOZART'S THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO

Annapolis Opera presents Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s eternally popular comedy The Marriage of Figaro in two performances running March 11 and March 13 at the Maryland Hall for Creative Arts. A cast of vivid characters is headlined by soprano Zulimar L?pez-Hernández...

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January 2011—For Immediate Release

BRINGING OPERA TO ANNAPOLIS SCHOOL CHILDREN: Humperdinck’s Hansel & Gretel Coming to Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts.

WHAT: Kicking off a two day production for Maryland school children. The first day is a two closed performances for school groups, and the second day will be open to the public. Annapolis Opera’s Children’s Opera will present an abridged version of Peabody Institute’s Hansel & Gretel at Maryland Hall.

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January, 2011—For Immediate Release:

INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT PARTY TAKES CENTER STAGE Valentine’s Week in Annapolis: Annapolis Opera Invites Public to the Event

The Count and Countess Almaviva are graciously hosting an engagement party for their longtime servants Figaro and Susanna in Annapolis on Valentine’s Week. The couple is inviting all of Annapolis to join them on Friday, February 18 at The Wild Orchid from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

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November, 2010—For Immediate Release

ANNAPOLIS AND THE MET IN SAME GROUP: We Are Judged By the Company We Keep.

The Annapolis Opera Company is now associated with New York’s prestigious Metropolitan Opera in OPERA America, the national service organization for professional opera companies.

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ANNAPOLIS OPERA FUNDRAISER "CELEBRATE OPERA" Features Wine, Food, and Song

Annapolis Opera Company will hold a fundraiser, “Celebrate Opera,” featuring fine wine, great food, and outstanding arias by two of opera’s rising stars. The event will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 23, at wine Cellars of Annapolis at Clock Tower Place.

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ANNPOLIS OPERA HIRES FIRST GENERAL MANAGER

The Annapolis Opera Company is “taking a big step forward,” said President Leah Solat in announcing the selection of Jennifer Fletcher as its first general manager.  With more than ten years experience in managing and marketing opera and other arts entertainment...

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ANNAPOLIS OPERA OPENS SEASON WITH CONCERT OF STARS

The Annapolis Opera’s 38th season opens on Saturday, October 23, with Concert of Stars, featuring four of the most memorable singers from past seasons in a program of beloved operatic arias, duets, and ensembles. The 8:00 p.m. concert will be in the Key Auditorium at St. John’s College.

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