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Boston Opera Collaborative is a company managed by its vibrant artists, dedicated to cultivating exceptional performance opportunities beyond higher education and to producing dynamic opera that engages Boston audiences.

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    Boston Opera Collaborative

    P.O. Box 230348
    Boston, MA 02123

    Phone: 617-517-5883   |   Email   |   Official Website

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• Past
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  • Past Events

    03/02/12- 03/11/12	Boston Opera Collaborative presents La Boheme Mass College of Art Tower Auditorium
    10/30/11- 10/31/11	Opera Goes to Hell Oberon
    07/15/11- 07/24/11	Boston Opera Collaborative presents Verdi's Falstaff Somerville Theatre
    02/04/11- 02/13/11	Boston Opera Collaborative presents The Cunning Little Vixen Mass College of Art Tower Auditorium
    07/16/10- 07/25/10	The Marriage of Figaro Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Tower Auditorium
    04/30/10- 05/01/10	Tonight, Tonight: An evening of light opera, musical theater, and operetta gems
    03/15/10	New Voices of BOC The Public Library of Brookline
    02/05/10- 02/14/10	Boston Opera Collaborative presents A Little Night Music Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Tower Auditorium
    11/14/09- 11/22/09	Boston Opera Collaborative presents The Crucible Church of the Covenant, Boston
    07/17/09- 07/26/09	Boston Opera Collaborative presents Bizet's Carmen Bulger Performing Arts Center, Boston College High School

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    • Event Name: Boston Opera Collaborative presents The Crucible
      Article: The Crucible
      Boston Theatre Review - Nov 17, 2009
      By JJK

      The Crucible is the definition of the quintessential witch hunt play (if such a thing as a quintessential witch hunt play exists). From young girls running wild through the forest, to secret love affairs gone wrong and the ever powerful church loomin… Expand

      The Crucible is the definition of the quintessential witch hunt play (if such a thing as a quintessential witch hunt play exists). From young girls running wild through the forest, to secret love affairs gone wrong and the ever powerful church looming in the background, it’s all the best parts of opera poured into one show. Robert Ward’s musical interpretation is full and lush and is a perfect match to the story line. It’s even more impressive to take on the show in New England and so close to Salem, because the residents here have that extra bit of knowledge of the area and the history of the play. As I told my companion, in Opera, the music itself shapes everything, and with Ward’s treatment, you could literally sit with your eyes closed and understand exactly what was happening just by hearing it. Collapse

    • Event Name: Boston Opera Collaborative presents The Crucible
      Article: High craft, dramatic heat spark ‘Crucible’
      Boston.com - Nov 17, 2009
      By Matthew Guerrieri

      Consciences are, appropriately, stripped bare in Boston Opera Collaborative’s fine new production of “The Crucible.’’ After all, Robert Ward’s 1961 operatic adaptation of Arthur Miller’s play is all about witchcraft: Puritan Salem torn by reckless ac… Expand

      Consciences are, appropriately, stripped bare in Boston Opera Collaborative’s fine new production of “The Crucible.’’ After all, Robert Ward’s 1961 operatic adaptation of Arthur Miller’s play is all about witchcraft: Puritan Salem torn by reckless accusations, the flawed-but-noble farmer John Proctor and his wife snared in the irrational mania. What good would common sense do? Collapse

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    • Event Name: Boston Opera Collaborative presents The Cunning Little Vixen
      "Great show!"
      Review posted by: Frank B from Cambridge, MA, Feb 26, 2011
      

      Great show! I had never seen any representation of the Cunning Little Vixen, but I was pleasantly surprised by a solid rendition of what appears to be a complex opera for the singers and musicians.... Expand

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      Great show! I had never seen any representation of the Cunning Little Vixen, but I was pleasantly surprised by a solid rendition of what appears to be a complex opera for the singers and musicians. The staff did a great job too. The choreography was creative and effectively brought into the story what could be considered as "peripheral" animal characters (big round of applause for the twin fleas!) The stage work was excellent and the use of puppets was the icing on the cake! Oh, and if the usual length of an opera is a deterrent to some, this one is on the shorter side (under two hours, one intermission). One more reason to go and bring your friends... Collapse

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    • Event Name: Boston Opera Collaborative presents A Little Night Music
      "some performances and choreography saves show"
      Review posted by: Michelle Browne from Natick, MA, Feb 13, 2010
      

      I just returned from the Boston Opera Collaborative production of A Little Night music and I must say that I was deeply disappointed. First I must admit some highlights, including the performances of... Expand

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      I just returned from the Boston Opera Collaborative production of A Little Night music and I must say that I was deeply disappointed. First I must admit some highlights, including the performances of the female leads and the beautiful choreography by Yo-el Cassell (Weekend in the country in Act I finale is dynamic and the waltzes are just transporting!)The design was also effectively well done with simplicity (the use of billowy curtains), but the acoustic was terrible (I had a terrible time hearing the show), the conducting was uneven ( many notes sounded flat), and some of the singing seemed like they were shouting. The actors also flubbed many of their lines and the transitions were terribly slow. Some of the directing choices were way off as well.The actor who played Henrik also came across as too feminine for a fellow who is in lust with his mother. The choreography ( go figure in an Opera that has few dancing moments) was definitely the highlight. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Boston Opera Collaborative presents A Little Night Music
      "a nice evening overall"
      Review posted by: Luis Sentago from Cambridge, MA, Feb 10, 2010
      

      I have to agree with "Believer"-the choreography for the opera- by Yo-el Cassell was the most impressive as well as the design but I did had a hard time hearing the voices due to the acoustics and... Expand

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      I have to agree with "Believer"-the choreography for the opera- by Yo-el Cassell was the most impressive as well as the design but I did had a hard time hearing the voices due to the acoustics and the pacing was really slow. Whenever it danced though, it picked up beautifully. I also loved the woman who played Desiree. Overall, a nice experience. I went to see the opera but I left thoroughly impressed with the elegant and beautiful choreography of the big numbers and the waltzes, even though it is not known as a dancing show. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Boston Opera Collaborative presents A Little Night Music
      "Beautiful movement"
      Review posted by: a believer from Boston, MA, Feb 07, 2010
      

      Friday night I had the great pleasure of viewing A little Night Music from the Boston Opera Collaborative and was immediately impressed. From the gorgous singing to the visual aspects, the show... Expand

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      Friday night I had the great pleasure of viewing A little Night Music from the Boston Opera Collaborative and was immediately impressed. From the gorgous singing to the visual aspects, the show created a perfect gift for the viewers. What I was most impressed with though was the beautiful choreography, especially with all of the waltzes and the finale of Act 1 ( Weekend in the Country). It was very proffessional and I believe, elevated the show to another level. The best thing was it made opera singers look like light on their feet-totally not an easy thing to do. The opening image was beautiful with the characters waltzing, perfectly setting up the story. My only minor quibble was the pacing of the show..it felt long but at the same time I was impressed by what I was seeing that it did not seem to bother me too much. Kudos to BOC and to the choreographer! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Boston Opera Collaborative presents The Crucible
      "Highly recommended"
      Review posted by: Sam G.R. from Cambridge, MA USA, Nov 16, 2009
      

      I saw the production on Sunday, and was blown away! I don't know a whole lot about opera, but I really enjoyed both the staging and the music. Director Roxanna Myhrum did a terrific job working with... Expand

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      I saw the production on Sunday, and was blown away! I don't know a whole lot about opera, but I really enjoyed both the staging and the music. Director Roxanna Myhrum did a terrific job working with an unconventional space and allowing it to shine through and enhance the production. The image of grim-visaged puritans marching through the aisle of a high-vaulted gothic church interior is a stark one, and will stick with the viewer! Miller's familiar story is genuinely affecting, and the cast did a great job, both musically and dramatically, in bringing out the complexities and ambiguities in their characters. I was particularly impressed with Margaret Felice's sympathetic and eerie portrayal of Abigail Williams. And kudos to the set-designer and make-up designer for risky choices that paid off impressively. Altogether, not a show to miss. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Boston Opera Collaborative presents The Crucible
      "outstanding performance!"
      Review posted by: Betty C, from Newton MA, Nov 15, 2009
      

      Boston Opera Collaborative offered an excellent performance of this intriguing opera. The singing, the orchestra, the staging all enhanced the presentation of this thought-provoking and timely work.... Expand

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      Boston Opera Collaborative offered an excellent performance of this intriguing opera. The singing, the orchestra, the staging all enhanced the presentation of this thought-provoking and timely work. The libretto is faithful to Arther Miller's play, and the drama is intensified by the music. Excellent performances by all. Highly recommended! Collapse

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