One of the highlights of the evening was the introduction of Sébastien Guèze who will make his U.S. premiere when he sings the role of Alfredo in Kentucky Opera's upcoming production of La Traviata. He charmed the crowd with his amazing voice and dashing good looks.
Here is a sample, as he sings "De' miei bollenti spiriti."
There are still select seats available for the Friday, September 25 Grand Gala opening of La Traviata but they are going fast. Call the Opera (our online forms are not working at the moment) 502-584-4500.
In attendance were arts leaders from the entire city including Robert Birman, CEO of the Louisville Orchestra; Jennifer Bielstein from Actors Theatre; Dwight Hutton and Bruce Simpson from the Louisville Ballet and Barbara Sexton Smith from the Fund for the Arts to name a few. We were also pleased with a number of season sponsors who were able to join us such as Edward O'Brien from Atlas Brown and Jim Allen from Hilliard Lyons. Kentucky Opera board member, Matt Hammel from Brown-Forman was able to stop in for a little bit as well.
It was a lovely evening, and there were more performances captured on video that I will post eventually. We must share this amazing talent!
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What a beautiful night it was!!! A wonderful space with great talent on stage and generous and loving patrons enjoying great conversation and a deep passion and appreciate of the Kentucky Opera!!! Thanks to all that were able to attend. I look forward to seeing you at the Gala, September 25. Viva Opera!!!
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