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  • “Young soprano Elizabeth Gentner…has a supple, full-bodied voice perhaps better suited for a larger venue, but displayed a confidence and command of comedy unusual in a performer at such an early stage in her career.” ~Kathleen Whalen, Daily Republic Correspondent

  • “Especially notable was soprano Elizabeth Gentner of Sausalito, cast as Alice Ford. She is fresh-voiced, youthful and nimble throughout her register.” ~Richard Bammer of The Reporter, Vacaville, CA

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Category: The Red Diva

0 Idomeneo #TodayInOpera

  • January 29, 2015
  • by reddiva3
  • · #TodayinOpera · Blog · European Audition Tour · History

 

In 1781, Mozart’s grand opera Idomeneo premiered with Mozart conducting the Bavarian State Opera (Bayerische Staatsoper) in the Residence Theater (Residenztheater) in Munich (München).

The above scene, performed by dramatic soprano Hildegard Behrens, is just prior to the finale of the opera. Elettra has just been told by the gods that she will not be with Idamante with whom she is in love. Desolate, she looses her mind and begins having delusions of snakes tormenting her and she cries out that the must finish her own life.

0 Air de Bijoux

  • June 18, 2014
  • by reddiva3
  • · Blog · European Audition Tour · News · The Opera Performer's Guide to Auditioning in Europe · The Red Diva · Video

Here is a recording of Air de Bijoux by yours truly… All of the Jewelry photos are ones i took in Munich! Hope you like it!

0 Opera Night at Servino’s

  • April 23, 2014
  • by reddiva3
  • · Cuisine · News · Performances · Scenery · The Red Diva
Overlooking Tiburon,CA
Overlooking Tiburon,CA

West Coast Opera
presents
OPERA NIGHT AT SERVINO’S, 
Elizabeth F. Gentner, Soprano
David Gustafson, Tenor
Robert Ashens, Pianist & Narrator
Reserved seating available by calling: 415-435-2676

Servino’s Restaurant
9 Main Street, Tiburon, California 94920

$85 per person

0 Wanderlust today in Sausalito!

  • January 24, 2014
  • by reddiva3
  • · European Audition Tour · News · Performances · The Opera Performer's Guide to Auditioning in Europe
Photo by Lauren Schierloh Photography  http://laurenschierlohphotography.com/
Photo by Lauren Schierloh Photography
http://laurenschierlohphotography.com/

Wanderlust

Elizabeth Gentner, Soprano

Skye Atman, Piano

January 24, 2014

7:30 p.m.

Christ Church

Sausalito, California

This concert is to thank all those who contributed to my Kickstarter Campaign for their support over the last year. My heartfelt thanks goes out to you all, and to the many who could not be present who helped me along this wonderful adventure!

Special thanks to:

Elizabeth O‘Keefe

Eric Anderson

Bob & Ellen Gentner

Frank & Diane Gentner

Deborah Lauricella

Remi Adesanya and Tope Mabogunje

Charlie & Kathleen Manship

Linda & Michael Mench

Jeffrey Powell

Peter & Kara Bonday Schopperle

Elayne Tribble

Christ Church, Sausalito, CA

St. George’s Church, Dayton, OH

and

All of my Kickstarter supporters!

0 Wanderlust Tomorrow in Dayton!

  • January 12, 2014
  • by reddiva3
  • · Book · European Audition Tour · News · Performances · The Opera Performer's Guide to Auditioning in Europe

Wanderlust

Wanderlust
Elizabeth Gentner, Soprano
Jeffery Powell, Piano

January 12, 2014
3:00 p.m.
St. George’s Church
Dayton, Ohio 45429

This concert is to thank the members of St. Georges and all those who contributed to my Kickstarter Campaign for their support over the last year. My heartfelt thanks goes out to you all and to the many who could not be here who helped me along this wonderful adventure!
Special thanks to:
Frank & Diane Gentner
Bob & Ellen Gentner
Charlie & Kathleen Manship
Deborah Lauricella
Eric Anderson
Linda & Michael Mench
Remi Adesanya and Tope Mabogunje
Peter & Kara Bonday Schopperle
Jeffrey Powell
Elayne Larussa
The members of St. George’s Church
And
All of my Kickstarter supporters!

0 A New Concert for the New Year! Wanderlust!

  • January 8, 2014
  • by reddiva3
  • · European Audition Tour · News · The Opera Performer's Guide to Auditioning in Europe

Last year went by so fast that my head is spinning!  I’ve had so many wonderful experiences across the globe and am looking forward to sharing them with you! The New Year is upon us and I am celebrating with my upcoming recital: Wanderlust!

      Wanderlust is going to be filled with wonderful works by Puccini, Weill, Mozart, Lehar and more. Preparing these works by these great composers who share in my love of adventure has been a joy.  Please join me at one of these two performances:
January 12th, 2014
3:00 p.m.
St. George’s Church
5520 Far Hills Ave.
Dayton, OH 45429

January 24th 2014
7:30 p.m.
Cambpell Hall
Christ Church Sausalito
70 Santa Rosa Ave.
Sausalito, CA 94965

This concert provides, in small measure, an opportunity for me to thank the wonderful people who made this trip possible.  This Kickstarter Campaign was supported by over 60 individuals who helped me fund The Opera Performer’s Guide to Auditioning in Europe!

Wishing you all the best for the New Year, I hope to see you soon!

Elizabeth F. Gentner

0 Air de Bijoux

  • December 31, 2013
  • by reddiva3
  • · Costumes · Performances · The Red Diva

Photo by Laura Gentner from Opera Project Columbus performance!_DSC0249raw

0 Mark Your Calendars!

  • November 6, 2013
  • by reddiva3
  • · Book · European Audition Tour · News · Performances · The Opera Performer's Guide to Auditioning in Europe

Thank you all for your support!

Now that my Computer has been repaired, I have been compiling notes, pictures and experiences. The last seven email updates are scheduled and I’m about halfway through this book!!!

Obviously, I’ve had some delays and the concerts that were originally scheduled for September had to be rescheduled. Now, both Ohio and Bay Area venues are scheduled, so it’s time to mark your calendars!

The concert will be entitled ‘Wanderlust – A Concert and Story’. I hope to see you at one of these two performances:

– January 12th, 2014 at 3:00 p.m., St George’s Church, 5520 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429

– January 24th, 2014 at 7:30 p.m., Campbell Hall at Christ Church, 70 Santa Rosa Avenue, Sausalito, CA 94965

I so appreciate all of your help and support. Your email responses have been interesting and inspiring!   I hope to have the chance to thank you in person at these concerts.

Much Love and Thanks,

Elizabeth F. Gentner

0 Navigating Milan

  • October 9, 2013
  • by reddiva3
  • · European Audition Tour · Opera · The Opera Performer's Guide to Auditioning in Europe · Travel Tips

1 Milan

0 Creative Bargaining

  • October 8, 2013
  • by reddiva3
  • · European Audition Tour · Travel Tips

Well, Prague is not a place for the faint of heart.

I arrived at the main Prague train station running late for a performance I wanted to attend. I ran by an ATM and got some Czech Koruna, and headed to the taxi stand.

Now, I speak exactly zero Czech. I’ve sung in Czech a few times but that has very little to do with asking for directions in the language…

I walked up to the first cabbie and said “Dvořák Hall” then pointed to the map I had pulled up on my tablet. (Master level communicating, right?)

He just writes down 680 K on a little pad of paper he has with him… Fortunately, I am good at math to figure very quickly that he is asking for over $35 for a 2-3 mile ride….

So, I laughed at him and said no, shook my head and started to walk away.

Right then another cabbie comes running up to me asking “how much, how much?,” in fragmented English

So, I responded “150”

The second cabbie frowned, but nodded. So, I got a quick ride to where I needed to go for $8!

I learned later that this is a modus operandi for cab drivers in eastern Europe. Get a price before you get in! Buyer beware!

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