About City Concert Opera Orchestra
City Concert Opera Orchestra is the San Francisco Bay Area’s professional
orchestra dedicated to presenting rarely-heard opera scores to the public in
concert presentations. Since our inception in 2002, we has developed a
reputation for high quality work, fiscal economy, and artistic integrity. Players are
drawn from the San Francisco Ballet and Opera Orchestras in their off-seasons,
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, and the finest professional freelance musicians.
By presenting opera in concert format, we to expand the operatic repertoire.
Without expensive stage crews, costumes, crews, and extended rehearsal
periods, CCOO can take a flexible approach to presentation and programming.
Quality soloists are unwilling to memorize roles they will never have a chance to
perform again. This needlessly deprives opera lovers of the opportunity to hear a
full range of operatic possibilities. We have also prepared a number of new
editions of hard-to-obtain pieces.
We present some of the highest quality vocalists available, and our work furthers
the careers of emerging local talent. Former company singers have won
competitions including the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions; others
have performed solos at the San Francisco Opera. Two have joined Chanticleer.
Vocalists have performed as soloists with the Spoleto Festival, the San Francisco
Opera, the Carmel Bach Festival, the San Francisco Symphony, and other noted
organizations. All vocalists live locally. CCOO also maintains a professional chorus.
In 2005, we expanded beyond San Francisco to include performances in the East
Bay. In the long-term, we hope to present on the Peninsula, and in Marin County.
Without the technical requirements of stage scenery and lighting, CCOO’s
productions are mobile. Many individuals, especially seniors, are unable or
unwilling to travel to San Francisco to hear high quality professional opera, and
regional opera companies usually do not have the resources to present works
without reducing or eliminating the orchestration.
As with all professional arts organizations, ticket revenues are inadequate for
financing CCOO’s high-quality work. Donations from supporters are required to
cover the majority of CCOO’s operating expenses. Donations to City Concert
Opera Orchestra are fully tax-deductible through our fiscal sponsor, the
Community Initiative funds of the San Francisco Foundation.
To learn how you can help sponsor CCOO’s work or volunteer please contact us
at info@cityconcertopera.com.
We are actively seeking board members. Although the primary function of the
board is fundraising, the board is a fun close community. CCOO’s board has a
strong tradition of hosting salon parties with excellent performers.
orchestra dedicated to presenting rarely-heard opera scores to the public in
concert presentations. Since our inception in 2002, we has developed a
reputation for high quality work, fiscal economy, and artistic integrity. Players are
drawn from the San Francisco Ballet and Opera Orchestras in their off-seasons,
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, and the finest professional freelance musicians.
By presenting opera in concert format, we to expand the operatic repertoire.
Without expensive stage crews, costumes, crews, and extended rehearsal
periods, CCOO can take a flexible approach to presentation and programming.
Quality soloists are unwilling to memorize roles they will never have a chance to
perform again. This needlessly deprives opera lovers of the opportunity to hear a
full range of operatic possibilities. We have also prepared a number of new
editions of hard-to-obtain pieces.
We present some of the highest quality vocalists available, and our work furthers
the careers of emerging local talent. Former company singers have won
competitions including the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions; others
have performed solos at the San Francisco Opera. Two have joined Chanticleer.
Vocalists have performed as soloists with the Spoleto Festival, the San Francisco
Opera, the Carmel Bach Festival, the San Francisco Symphony, and other noted
organizations. All vocalists live locally. CCOO also maintains a professional chorus.
In 2005, we expanded beyond San Francisco to include performances in the East
Bay. In the long-term, we hope to present on the Peninsula, and in Marin County.
Without the technical requirements of stage scenery and lighting, CCOO’s
productions are mobile. Many individuals, especially seniors, are unable or
unwilling to travel to San Francisco to hear high quality professional opera, and
regional opera companies usually do not have the resources to present works
without reducing or eliminating the orchestration.
As with all professional arts organizations, ticket revenues are inadequate for
financing CCOO’s high-quality work. Donations from supporters are required to
cover the majority of CCOO’s operating expenses. Donations to City Concert
Opera Orchestra are fully tax-deductible through our fiscal sponsor, the
Community Initiative funds of the San Francisco Foundation.
To learn how you can help sponsor CCOO’s work or volunteer please contact us
at info@cityconcertopera.com.
We are actively seeking board members. Although the primary function of the
board is fundraising, the board is a fun close community. CCOO’s board has a
strong tradition of hosting salon parties with excellent performers.
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