Relaxed Evening of Music and Wine to Benefit Opera’s Upcoming Season

LIVERMORE, CALIF. – Did you miss Livermore Valley Opera’s June Opera in the Vineyard? Did you go and can’t wait until next summer for another? Join LVO for its second event when it returns to Retzlaff Vineyards which has hosted Opera in the Vineyard for years. This annual event always sells out every year and it’s no wonder. It is an evening of classic opera in a relaxed, casual setting nestled among the vines. Details are as follows:

Opera in the Vineyard
Sunday, July 16; 5-8:00 p.m.
Retzlaff Vineyards
1356 South Livermore Avenue, Livermore

Retzlaff will continue their support of “Opera in the Vineyard” as it has since 2009, on a raised stage under hundred years old oak trees surrounded by the lovely vineyards. It offers a chance for the community to enjoy arias from classic operas in an informal setting. It is a “bring-your-own-picnic dinner” event where guests can purchase the wines of Retzlaff Vineyards while enjoying performances by professional opera singers.

“Opera in the Vineyard has become a popular LVO summer event that has created a wonderful community of music lovers,” says Raquel Holt, event co-chair and LVO founder and board member. “The program will include unique performances of opera arias, show tunes and maybe even a little cabaret. You will not want to miss it.”

The July event will offer a different program from that of June’s Opera in the Vineyard at Nella Terra Winery in Sunol. LVO favorites tenor Christopher Bengochea (Lucia di Lammermoor, 2015), baritone Bernardo Bermudez (Marriage of Figaro, 2017), soprano Shawnette Sulker (The Magic Flute, 2007) and mezzo soprano Nikola Printz will be accompanied by pianist Chun Mei Wilson.

“It is always wonderful to see our supporters enjoy themselves in an informal, casual event as they listen to beautiful arias being performed by LVO’s talented principal singers,” adds Holt. “From their picnic baskets, our guests take out a spread of delectable culinary delights to share, and to hear the clinking of wine glasses as they happily make a toast to each other is a delight to see.

Once again, LVO will offer the extremely popular “Arias a la carte” portion of the program when guests have the opportunity to purchase songs from a “menu of delectable arias” for the singers to perform at the purchaser’s table or seating area.

Tickets

Tickets are $45 each in advance, $50 each at the door. Tickets can be purchased online on the Livermore Valley Opera website at www.livermorevalleyopera.com. All ticket levels will have table seating. Tables of eight are available for purchase in advance for $340.

Retzlaff Vineyards wines will be available for purchase. No outside wine is permitted. Guests are encouraged to carpool.

Visit LVO’s website www.livermorevalleyopera.com for more event information.

About LVO

Livermore Valley Opera was founded in 1992, and presents fully-staged operas in the spring and fall at the Bankhead Theater. The theater is located in Livermore in the Tri-Valley area, just 45 miles east of San Francisco. The Bankhead Theatre features excellent lines of sight and acoustics, helping the Opera to attract talented singers and stage directors.

LVO combines the talents of professional musicians, stage directors, principal singers, and designers with the dedication and practical abilities of volunteers filling such critical roles as board members, chorus, stage crew, and set builders to reach its artistic goals.

The mission of Livermore Valley Opera is to enrich the community by producing the world’s best operas, and to foster the careers of talented opera singers. LVO encourages a wider appreciation of opera and the associated arts.

Livermore Valley Opera is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization.