“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
Category: The Red Diva
0 Idomeneo #TodayInOpera
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
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
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!
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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!
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!
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
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
Photo by Laura Gentner from Opera Project Columbus performance!
0 Mark Your Calendars!
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
0 Creative Bargaining
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!
