…and One Ounce Opera experienced “stunning success” at our first public performance on June 24th. As I mentioned in a previous entry, we were approached to sing at LeslieFest 2012 in Downtown Austin’s famed Red River District. Wish you could have been there!
After ear-splitting heavy metal and crowds yelling to speak to one another, you could literally hear a pin drop once our music began. Unsuspecting festival-goers were treated to a specially tailored, one-time-only concert program drenched in OOO style – a mixture of some classic slap-stick comedy, a touch of burlesque, simple sentimentality, honest communication, and of course, beautiful singing.
The audience was sold. The crowd easily multiplied as more were entranced by such an interesting sonic and theatrical experience. Memories were formed and emotions were bared. Those that knew Leslie Cochran literally reached out with hugs, saying, “he would’ve loved this.”
More words from our audience keep flooding in, most new fans of opera who are still sharing their thoughts with us via Facebook, Twitter, email, and phone. The reaction has been everything a Founder could hope for. WE SANG OPERA IN A BAR AND PEOPLE LIKED IT.
Now, on to the next chapter of One Ounce Opera, where we continue sharing this gift of music and meaning. A warm, gracious “Thank You” to Brently Heilbron (the organizer of LeslieFest 2012), Juli Phillips (an owner at Lipstick24), volunteers and bartenders at the festival, and most of all, those who were there to help us make this such a positive, satisfying experience.
Cheers, and thanks,
Julie
Julie Fiore
Founder and General Director
One Ounce Opera