Arizona Opera presents Charlie Parker's Yardbird

Arizona Opera presents Charlie Parker’s Yardbird

 

TUCSON

Saturday, November 17, 2018 - 7:30pm

Sunday, November 18, 2018 - 2:00pm

 

A journey through the mind of a great jazz legend, Charlie Parker’s Yardbird delves into the personal purgatory of the great American saxophonist. Told through a series of interconnected scenes following his death, Parker attempts to compose his final masterpiece while examining the demons that propelled his genius. Swiftly paced and pulsing with energy, this journey into the mind of a legend will captivate you from its first, blue notes to its final rest.

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HEAR FROM JAZZ EXPERTS AND THE CREATORS THEMSELVES!

One hour prior to each performance, there will be a pre-performance lecture on historical and musical context of Charlie Parker's Yardbird. Stick around after select performances for a talk back with the creators of Charlie Parker's Yardbird: Composer Daniel Schnyder and librettist Bridgette A. Wimberly!

 

Saturday, November 17 
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. 
Pre-Show Talk by by Clinton Smith, Conductor     

Sunday, November 18 
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. 
Pre-Show Talk by by Clinton Smith, Conductor
Approx. 3:45 p.m. 
Talk back with the performers.

 

 

SAY HELLO TO OPERA- CHARLIE PARKER'S YARDBIRD

Free Opera Previews

Monday, November 5, 2018 - 2:00pm (Tucson)

Enjoy University of Arizona vocal arts students singing key arias from shows in Arizona Opera’s 2018/19 season. These free opera previews are held prior to each Arizona Opera mainstage opera. 

A narrator will give the libretto and a brief biography of the composer. “Say Hello to Opera” is held at 2:00 p.m. in the Oro Valley City Counsel Chambers.

The Opera Guild of Southern Arizona assists local voice students, both undergraduate and graduate, with scholarships, grants, competitive prizes and opportunities to perform for the community.

Cost: FREE 

LOCATION
ORO VALLEY CITY COUNSEL CHAMBERS 
11000 LA CANADA DRIVE 
ORO VALLEY, AZ

Please Contact buonasorte2@gmail.com or 520-906-3792 for more help. 

This event is sponsored by the Opera Guild of Southern Arizona
Website: www.azogsa.org

Sponsored by

Opera Guild of Southern Arizona

 

BROWN BAG OPERA: CHARLIE PARKER'S YARDBIRD

SPONSORED BY THE OPERA GUILD OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA

Friday, November 9, 2018 - 12:00pm (Tucson)

Audiences are invited to bring a sack lunch and enjoy a second performance of Say Hello to Opera on Fridays prior to Arizona Opera's mainstage performances. OGSA provides free cookies, coffee and tea. These events are free and do not require prior registration. 

Additional information is available at azogsa.org.

ADDRESS: 

Grace St. Paul Episcopal Church 
2331 E. Adams Street
Tucson 
 

COST:
FREE 
 

CONTACT: 

Buonasorte2@gmail.com or 520-906-3792

Sponsored by

Opera Guild of Southern Arizona

 

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