I will definitely join the plug department, especially for the Carmen,
because I'm also in it (chorus). Nottingham Festival Opera is the company
that I made my opera debut with last year, as the Emperor in Turandot. The
principals in this production are truly excellent. Nick will make a
wonderful DJ, singing with great intensity. Helen is a fantastic Carmen,
wonderfully singing it in the true Mezzo fashion without all the optional
higher bits for soprano fakers ;-) Anyone who can get there should make the
effort. I can honestly say that I will be proud to be in this production.
Best wishes
Colin Reed, tenor
Newark, UK
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From: <nicktenor@a...>
From: <nicktenor@a...>
To: <vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com>
To: <vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: 06 November 2001 10:44
Subject: Re: [vocalist] Re: debut (Longer than intended and containing
plugs!)
And now, over to our gratuitous plug department:
My first two fully professional engagements are happening within the space
of
three weeks:
The roles I've been preparing are as follows:
1. Nemorino in Donizetti's "L'elisir D'amore" for Midland Music Makers. The
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham (UK), Tuesday 13th - Saturday 17th November
inclusive.
2. Don Jose in Bizet's "Carmen" for Nottingham Festival Opera. Theatre
Royal,
Nottingham (UK), Wednesday 28th and Friday 30th November.
I have been absolutely up to my neck for the past couple of months with
rehearsals for these two, and enjoying every moment of it.
People had been telling me for literally years that Nemorino would be a
perfect role for me, so when the chance to audition for MMM came, I jumped
at
it, and I'm gratified to say they jumped at me! I'm having a whale of a time
with this, and looking forward greatly to next week. The role of Adina is
being shared between Lorraine Payne, the society's "resident" soprano, who
is
being eased back into the swing after recently giving birth, and Jayne
May-Sysum. Both are delightful and great fun to work with. Tickets are
available from £10 - £12 and the box office number is 0121 643 5858. Website
at http://www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/Y2001/l'elisir_dam.htm
Don Jose is a considerably larger undertaking for me (physically, vocally
and
emotionally) and a challenge which I'm relishing. This is an exceptionally
strong cast; aside from me, Micaela is played by Deborah Norman, who has
recently burst onto the international scene (Pique Dame, Covent Garden,
Maria
in West Side Story, La Scala) and is currently appearing as Musetta with
Welsh National Opera (with performances as Mimi to follow next year). Carmen
is Helen Beechinor, formerly with Carl Rosa Opera, and who was stricken as
recently as August this year with Breast Cancer. Major surgery followed, and
she is preparing and executing this role (the 4th time she has played it)
before her treatment is completed. She is a tremendously brave human being
as
well as a very dear friend. In addition to this, she is a ravishing true
Mezzo who will set the stage alight. Box office details: Tickets £7 - £15;
Tel 01159 989 5555 Web: http://www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk/thnfo.htm
Enough self-publicity already. Wish me luck. I'm taking lots of vitamins,
lots of rest, plenty of food & drink. If any listers are planning to make
the
trip to either Birmingham or Nottingham, please do let me know and I'll buy
you a drink!
Thanks for your patience. Returning you now to your regularly scheduled
listing!
Best wishes to all,
Nick Sales
www.tenorecord.com
www.nicksales.com
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