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ADULT EDUCATION

Introduction to Opera

At 6:30 before evening performances (except opening night), and at 1:30 before matinees, a free talk will be presented in the California Theatre that will acquaint you with the composer’s life, his place in the history of opera, the story and its characters. If you are attending the 1:30 or 6:30 Introduction, you must be ticketed for that day’s performance; and your ticket must be torn as you enter the building. There will be no Introduction to Opera talks on opening night .

Meet the Artists

We offer a special chance for you to meet our talented artists after the first Sunday matinee of each production. You’re invited to stay and gather in the Orchestra section under the balcony following the performance. Cast members, the stage director, and the conductor will appear to give you their thoughts and answer your questions.

MLK Library Previews

A one-hour preview for each 2011-12 production is presented free of charge at the Dr. MLK Jr. Library, second floor, in San Jose (located at the corner of Fourth and San Fernando Streets). Moderated by GM Larry Hancock, the preview includes a lecture and performances by OSJ artists. Dates for previews are as follows: Idomeneo: August 30, 2011; La voix humaine and Pagliacci: November 1, 2011; La traviata: January 31, 2012; Faust: april 10, 2012. All previews begin at 12 noon.

Tuesday Previews

On the Tuesday evenings prior to each opening night, a preview lecture presented by General Manager Larry Hancock, with arias and ensembles performed by members of the cast, will be presented. Previews for the 2011 – 2012 season will take place at Eulipia Restaurant located at 374 S. First Street in downtown San Jose. Wine and light refreshments will be served at 6:30 and the preview will begin at 7, lasting one hour.  These entertaining talks are intended to give the newcomer an understanding of the plot and characters, as well as a taste of the music itself.

Preview dates:

  • Idomeneo: August 30, 2011
  • La voix humaine and Pagliacci: Nov. 1, 2011
  • La traviata: January 31, 2012
  • Faust: April 10, 2011

If purchased in advance, tickets are $25 each or $100 for the package and may be ordered by calling the Opera San José box office at (408) 437-4450 or on-line via tickets.com. At the door, tickets are $30.