Inaugural FSOO Cast Lists, Program Notes, and THANK YOUs
Another THANK YOU for the support of Inaugural Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera! Below, we've included the cast lists and notes from the FSOO program, with each of the composer/librettist team's spotlight interviews linked to their names.
We look forward to the 2nd Annual Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera next spring! Be on the lookout for dates AND the 2nd annual "call for composers!"
In the meantime, OOO is putting together some pop-up programs and a festival appearance in June, as well as beginning the preparation for Fresh Squeezed Ounce of ART SONG coming this fall. Sign up for our newsletter and you won't miss anything!
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 Thyrsis & Amaranth^ Music and libretto by Steven Serpa, based on a fable by Jean de la Fontaine (https://soundcloud.com/steven-serpa) Thyrsis – Julie Silva Stage Director – Jake Jacobsen, Musical Director – Nikki Birdsong |
 Now Boarding^Libretto by Wendy S. Knapp Bowman Worried – Cristina Flores Stage Director – Michael Holderer, Music Director – Charmaine Flake
 Part of the Act^Libretto by John Grimmett (www.johngrimmett.com) Music by Liam Wade (www.liamwade.com) Ginger Taylor – Maureen Papovich Stage Director – Julie Fiore, Music Director – Charmaine Flake
Intermission |
 The Miller’s Tale*Adapted story and music by Jesse McMilin, based on Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales Nicholas – Andy Fleming Stage Director – Michael Holderer, Music Director – Nikki Birdsong  Love After the Collapse of Civilization*Libretto and music by Jeff Luna (https://soundcloud.com/jeff-luna) Narrator – Patrick Wright Stage Director – Jake Jacobsen, Music Director – Charmaine Flake |
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*world premiere ^regional premiere Produced by One Ounce Opera, and supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department. One Ounce Opera is a sponsored project of the Austin Creative Alliance. ______________ One Ounce Opera Executive Director - Julie Fiore
One more thank you to our sponsors and our amazing donors. Sixth Street Bourbon, Nathan Kurten, Andy Fleming, Michael Leidel, Martha Coleman, Robin and Paul Cohen, Katherine Altobello, Lorne L Harris, Saul Jerome San Juan, Andrew Scheberle, Carolyn Stone, June Julian, Justin Stewart, Alexandra Goodrich, Elizabeth Warren, Mateja Lane, accounts, Ethan Sherman, Phil Davidson, Jerry Long, Renee Brissette, Jan Wright, Marianne Lynch, Jamieson Taylor, Lauren White Arthur, Angela Irving, Lynn Carlson, Angela Williamson, Anne Booth, Stevie Schein, W. A. Brenner, Tony Beach, Courtney Taft, Liam Wade, Lisa Lee, Bryan Simmons, Sam Melnick, pianoamf, Susan Floyd, Ammon Taylor, Rob Casillas, Stacy Langsdale, Roanna Flowers, David Carlton Adams, William Hyland, Kara Fuhlbrugge, Wendy Schober-Ditmore, Chris McMillan, Albert Ford, Bernadette Grohol, Lori Paradoski, Laura Broy, Rain Nox, Allen Schober, Erika Wuerzner, Linda Dee Hughes, Win Bent, Matt Marr, Daniel Castillo, Julie Silva, Eric Imhof, Casey Papovich, Katherine Lewis, Elizabeth B Brown, and Bernard Bennett. A BIG shout-out to Jeanne Claire van Ryzin, W.A. Brenner, and Natalie Zeldin for the press recognition and attention! Click on their names to read the articles. Special thanks to Live Oak Brewing, Orpheus Academy of Music, Motorblade Postering Service, Design That Flies, Roy Moore/Control Images, Stephen R. Reynolds, and the Museum of Human Achievement! |
Call for Artists: Listening Garden III
Dear friends,
One Ounce Opera is producing the 3rd annual alt-classical showcase “The Listening Garden” at Clayworks Studio/Gallery on E 6th on Sunday, March 8th from 4-7pm. We are asking accomplished local classical musicians and composers if they would like to come share their latest works pre-SXSW in intimate spaces with a lovely crowd. Beer and wine will be available, and there is a food truck onsite as well. It is a family-friendly, relaxed event (as you know).
The event is “free”; however, donations will be taken (both preceding the event, at the door, and at the beverage table) so we may offer an honorarium for the artists. One Ounce Opera is a newly-sponsored project of the Austin Creative Alliance.
And we will have a harpsichord. 🙂
OK — now, the nitty-gritty “official” details:
Right now, we seek 3-4 additional acts/ensembles for the bill. We are scheduling these 15-30 minute sets between 4:15 and 7pm. There are three performance spaces — a kiln room for larger ensembles, an intimate studio gallery, and a beautiful outdoor garden with a stage. Acts will be rotated between them. Music should be acoustic, although a small amp for balance or an electro track is fine (just no PA).
If you would like to showcase your wares — or know some who might — we are asking to let us know by Monday, 2/16*. If we happen to receive more submissions than we have room, we will accept based on variety and when the submission was received (to be as fair as possible).
All participants will be notified of their time by Wednesday, 2/18.
If you’d like to participate, please send Julie Fiore (julie-at-oneounceopera-dot-com) the following:
1) The name of your ensemble (or your name if performing solo);
2) Your instrument/instruments;
3) Piece(s) you’d like to present (if known — otherwise, a general idea is fine), and the total time of your set;
4) a website (if applicable) for PR and the program, with a short 140 character bio/statement about the ensemble/you (you can send this later if you don’t have time just yet — no problem!);
5) anything else we might need to know, if applicable or if known at this time (equipment specs, if you need a piano or harpsichord, “I am only available from 5-6pm”, inside only, prefer outside, etc.).
Pictures of the venue and more about the newly-renovated space can be found here: http://www.clayworksvenue.com/
Of course, if you are not available, we’d be so grateful if you would be willing to forward this post to anyone who might be interested. We hope to curate a balanced and exciting showcase of music new and old, and hope to have you join us!
Best,
Julie and the OOO Team
*deadline extended! 🙂
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BEERthoven Recital Series - Official Press Release from OOO
“BEERthoven Recital Series” Adds Bowling, One Ounce Opera to Program in Historic Texas Building
Intimate Concert Will Feature Strauss, Brahms, Beethoven…and Beer
AUSTIN, October 14, 2014 -- One Ounce Opera, an Austin Critics’ Table Award Nominee now in their third season, announces an upcoming performance on Sunday, November 2nd during the new Beerthoven Recital Series, produced by the Austin Saengerrunde and directed by pianist Daniel Swayze.
This concert series is described as “an intimate, experimental take on house-style concerts” featuring traditional German hors d’oeuvres and libations from Scholz’s while local classical musicians share their performances. The musical focus is on lieder (song) and chamber works from German-speaking composers. As a bonus, recital guests are invited to bowl at the historic Saengerrunde bowling center downstairs following the recital at no additional cost.
"I started working with the Saengerrunde in the Fall of 2013,” says Swayze, “and was delighted in coming to know this group of people that likes to drink beer, make dirty jokes, and celebrate German song. It seemed to me the perfect opportunity to make a unique venue that features local artists, and removes the stuffiness and formality of concert halls.”
OOO’s director Julie Fiore and her group agree. They encourage a new generation of opera lovers through non-traditional venue and program choices, and believe Austin is ripe with innovation.
Fiore says, “Our aim is to re-imagine opera in unexpected places, so why not above this treasure of a bowling alley? Plus, nothing goes better with bowling than beer. Add some German masterpieces to the mix and it’s an eclectic Austin afternoon!”
A special quartet of OOO’s professional vocalists (Cristina Flores, Fiore, Dalton Flake and Michael Holderer) will join Swayze and violinist Hyejin Chang in presenting adapted selections from J. Strauss’ Die Fledermaus. Also featured will be Brahms’ popular Hungarian Dances, and — of course — a few surprises.
“The timing of this concert is deliberate,” says Fiore. “We hope to soak up some of the good international mojo from those in town for Formula 1 that weekend, and show how we go ‘classical’ in Austin.”
Swayze experienced a “near sell-out” in June for the 1st Beerthoven event. “A high turnout will help establish this as a regular series, allowing people to feel more comfortable entering into the spirit of music and sense of community that the Germans describe as ‘Gemütligkeit.’”
The Beerthoven Recital Series will take place on Sunday, November 2nd at the Austin Saengerrunde, located at 1607 San Jacinto in Austin, TX. Showtime is 3:30pm. Ticket price includes Hors d’oeuvres and libations, and post-concert bowling. Purchase online at http://beerthoven.bpt.me/ For more information, contact OOO or visit http://www.saengerrunde.org