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A truly unique event will take place this summer as UBC Okanagan teams up with Opera Kelowna.
Opera lovers and those interested in checking out what Kelowna has to offer should take in a memorable evening of Opera Under the Stars at UBCO. The night will take place on Sunday, August 2nd at 7:00 p.m. with Opera Kelowna presenting a program of arias, duets, and chorus favourites.
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The program for Opera Under the Stars includes favourites such as the “The Flower Duet,” “The Pearl Fisher’s Duet," "O Mio Babbino Caro", and excerpts from "The Marriage of Figaro," which will be performed fully staged and orchestrated during the "Summer Opera Series" on August 14th and 15th at the Mary Irwin Theatre. Dr. Kinza Tyrell, Vancouver Opera’s top vocal coach, will accompany our singers and Scottish conductor Bernard McDonald will bring his point of view.
The concert is free for those wishing to listen on the lawn, and just five dollars per person within the licensed area. There is limited seating in the licensed area and pre-registration is required online. Attendees can bring their own lawn chair or use theatre seating. There are also VIP tables available for six at a price of $55 per person.
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Outside food and drink is not allowed into the reserved seating area, but picnic baskets are allowed on the free lawn area. Picnic baskets and wine can be ordered until Tuesday, July 28th on the Opera Kelowna website.
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