A traditional theatre stage with a dozen musicians dressed in black taking a well-deserved curtain call. Assorted actors/singers dressed in costume can be seen in the background.
Curtain call for our wonderful musicians. The boss (grey waistcoat front left) arranged the music specifically for these guys, most of whom have accompanied all 6 of our operettas since 2009. (First flute/piccolo not visible.) #LesClochesDeCornevile #ComicOpera #AmateurMusic #Masevaux
Two condensed versions of #LesClochesDeCorneville this afternoon for local schoolchildren aged 10-14; now for a quick bite to eat and some deep breaths before the (normal) evening performance. #ComicOpera #AmateurMusic #Masevaux
A colourful crowd scene where a chorus of villagers along with 6 soloists fill the stage. In the foreground a back view of the conductor can be seen in the orchestra pit, although the orchestra is hidden from view.
First weekend of "Les Cloches de Corneville" done and dusted: we give 2 shortened sessions for local schoolchildren at the end of the week plus 3 more full performances. #ComicOpera #AmateurMusic #Masevaux
A decent first night with only a few minor hiccups. Matinée this afternoon, then a welcome breathing space until next weekend! #LesClochesDeCorneville #ComicOpera #AmateurMusic #Masevaux
Advertising poster for the comic opera "Les Cloches de Corneville" which opens tomorrow in Masevaux. The poster shows a stylised view of bells and a castle archway in shades of purple, with white text givng the dates and other information.
The dress rehearsal was (mostly) OK, with less hiccups than feared. (Two soloists drying up mid-song doesn't really count?) Opening night tomorrow, so too late to do anything more! #LesClochesDeCorneville #MusiqueMunicipaleMasevaux #AmateurMusic #ComicOpera
Who needs Gilbert & Sullivan when we have #trump cabinet meetings? #comicopera
#Opera Delve into the comic genius of Verdi's *Un giorno di regno*! Written amidst turmoil, this comedy features royal confusion, thwarted love, and brilliant vocal scores. Join Garsington Opera's acclaimed production streamed on 11th April 2025 via Slippedisc. #Verdi #ComicOpera
and pretty soon we had dark-ride productions of multiple operas, and the "Gondoliers" one was the most popular, for obvious reasons.
Then I woke up.
#music #gilbertandsullivan #musicsky #opera #comicopera #gondoliers #piratesofpenzance #hmspinafore
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