On 27 May 2007 at 11:47, Mariposa Symphony Orchestra wrote:
> Simply looking at the touring
> or location-based companies OR theatres presenting opera in NY,
> Boston, Philly, and then-small SF from the 1850's I've noted above,
> with ONLY Verdi premieres cited - I would hope - give flight to th
On 27 May 2007 at 11:47, Mariposa Symphony Orchestra wrote:
> Regarding the title 'Opera House' you're absolutely right, David - but
> my intention was never to demonstrate that the ubiquitous 'Opera
> House' in nearly every small town of the 19th century was dedicated
> solely to opera or classic
s well as compelling.
Best,
Les
Les Marsden
Founding Music Director and Conductor,
The Mariposa Symphony Orchestra
Music and Mariposa? Ah, Paradise!!!
http://arts-mariposa.org/symphony.html
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> On 26 May 2007 at 18:01, Mariposa Symphony Orchestra wrote:
>
> > I'll admit, a slight exaggeration, John, but I'm not talking the Met.
> &g
On 26 May 2007 at 18:01, Mariposa Symphony Orchestra wrote:
> The whole point of this sidebar thread (and to which I believe you
> agreed) is that 'classical' music in 19th century America was a tad
> more ubiquitous than may be the perception.
I think you're completely missing the point. The rea
On 26 May 2007 at 18:01, Mariposa Symphony Orchestra wrote:
> I'll admit, a slight exaggeration, John, but I'm not talking the Met.
> Read what I said: "every last small town had its Opera House." And,
> despite your information offered in response to my e-mail, even those
> somewhat larger, in
At 6:01 PM -0700 5/26/07, Mariposa Symphony Orchestra wrote:
John --
I'll admit, a slight exaggeration, John, but I'm not talking the
Met. Read what I said: "every last small town had its Opera House."
And, despite your information offered in response to my e-mail, even
those somewhat larger,
John --
I'll admit, a slight exaggeration, John, but I'm not talking the Met. Read
what I said: "every last small town had its Opera House." And, despite
your information offered in response to my e-mail, even those somewhat
larger, including your very own hometown of Seattle - dating back
