Tempo Events in 2010-2011

September 18 Opera Tasting: Join us as we travel through the circles of hell. You will indulge in luscious wines, nibble on tasty morsels and be seduced by the sounds of Minnesota Opera's Resident Artists. MyTalk 107.1's Jason
Matheson and Alexis Thompson host this devilishly delightful evening.

September 25 Orpheus and Eurydice Tempo cast party: Kick off the season in style with the first Tempo cast party. Black tie admired but not required.

October 13 Cinderella preview event: Not your classic fairy tale - discover Rossini's take on the story. Award-winning choreographer and director Doug Varone will discuss his vision for the production.

October 30 Cinderella cast party

December 9 Opera Boot Camp: Enlist in basic training with Drill Sergeant Angie Keeton (Minnesota Opera's Teaching Artist) and strengthen your opera skills.

January 5 Mary Stuart preview event: Queen Elizabeth I vs. Mary, Queen of Scots! Director Kevin Newbury and University of Minnesota Professor of History John Watkins will be on hand for a fascinating discussion.

January 29 Mary Stuart cast party

February 18 La traviata preview event: Tempo celebrates the 10th anniversary of Moulin Rouge! with a special screening. Conductor Michael Christie and tenor Bruno Ribeiro will explain the story behind the opera and how it
inspired the popular movie.

March 5 La traviata cast party

March 31 Wuthering Heights preview event: How does a gothic novel translate into an opera? What does an opera by a legendary Hollywood composer sound like? Join Minnesota Public Radio's Classical Music Host John Birge for an evening with Academy Award-winning director Eric Simonson and the artists in this major revival.

April 16 Wuthering Heights cast party