A Hand of Bridge by Samuel Barber and Gallantry by Douglas Moore

Chamber Opera Players of LA

Two rarely performed operas with a quirky flair and
fancy-free attitude to be performed in Glendale on November 15 and 16

A Hand of Bridge by Samuel Barber

Gallantry
by Douglas Moore

Concert includes:

·       Free admission! 
(Donations greatly appreciated)

·       Conductor David Rentz of the Orange County Symphony
joining us for the first time

·       Director Josh Shaw, Artistic Director of Pacific Opera
Project, adding his special genius and insight to this fabulous production

GLENDALE, CA-CHAMBER OPERA PLAYERS OF LOS ANGELES
will be presenting their second production of two rarely performed operas.  Ariel
Pisturino, E. Scott Levin, Jessica Mamey, Joseph Michels, Daniel
Gledhill, Josh Shaw, and David Rentz collaborate on this project
in an effort to enhance the classical music scene in Glendale.  These distinguished musicians bring a
youthful, modernized outlook to these vintage works. 

The evening will begin
with A
Hand of Bridge by Samuel Barber. 
This opera, only 9 minutes long, is a highly unexpected and entertaining
character study enhanced by jazzy music techniques that give the audience the
impression of a jazz combo rather than an opera.  We then switch gears for Gallantry by Douglas
Moore, running about 35 minutes. Think, “Opera meets General Hospital,” in this wacky spoof that even includes
commercials.    

Performances take place in
the Parish Hall of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 1020 N. Brand Blvd. Glendale,
CA 91202.  ADMISSION IS FREE. 
Parking is plentiful in the church lot and on the street.  Come early for wine, drinks, and general
enjoyment. 

ABOUT COPOLA

COPOLA is a performance
troupe based in Glendale, CA.  Its focus
is to provide quality FREE, short, quirky, and FUN productions that are
appropriate for audiences of all ages.

For more information:

www.copola.org

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