VIARDOT at Music On Site

 

Both casts of NOTES ON VIARDOT

at Music on Site

Last production of the year--On December 20 and 21 Music On Site (MOSI) did the third production of NOTES ON VIARDOT. I came down to see the second performance. Until now, I've never been able to roll out a new show with three productions in its first year-the premiere at University of South Dakota, Vermillion, the second showing at Arizona State University, and now at MOSI.  This production featured the two keyboard version. 

Music On Site brought together 150 singers, directors, conductors, and coaches. It is cleverly timed to take place after school semesters are done and ends right before Christmas. A wide variety of performers participate, from undergrads, grads, young professionals, and experienced singers. It all takes place in less than two weeks!

This season's operas also included DON GIOVANNI, a scenes concert, and a tour of AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS. GIOVANNI and VIARDOT played on the same night in two different cities!

I'm not sure how long this will remain up, but there's a fb live link to the first performance.

MOSI was founded by Jen Stephenson Baker and Brad Baker. Although they don't work in Kansas anymore, they still come back in December to produce the festival. They still help design the productions and do much of the hands-on work. They are a gift to our field!