Hawaii Opera Carmen Final Performance

The final performance of Carmen on March 3rd was spectacular, probably one of the four or five most memorable performances that I have participated in. Everyone was on. After the curtain came down, all joined hands for an emotional rendition of Aloha Oe, followed by a post performance tailgate that included some hula.

Carmen First Performance

Carmen opened last night and it was a vigorous and pretty tight performance. These are scenes from the chorus warmup before the show. It's a smart idea to review every cue right before downbeat.

Carmen Final Dress

Carmen final dress doubles as Hawaii Opera's "Opera for Everyone." There were nearly 2000 kids in the audience and they stayed with it nicely and enjoyed the rehearsal. Although most of them were from Oahu, some came from the neighbor islands.