Opera Parallèle presents Everest: Opera In The Planetarium
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Everest, the internationally renowned opera composed by Joby Talbot with a libretto by Gene Scheer, will be presented in a bold new iteration, Everest: Opera in the Planetarium. Based on the true story of a 1996 ill-fated expedition to summit Mount Everest, Everest: Opera in the Planetarium is presented in the groundbreaking medium of a powerful opera transformed into a riveting graphic novel film projected across the arched dome of the planetarium in an expansive soundscape. Audiences will climb to new heights in the immersive environment of the California Academy of Sciences Morrison Planetarium, one of the largest and most advanced all-digital domes in the world.
With a rich recording of a renowned opera cast and orchestra led by award winning conductor Nicole Paiement, the animations come to life through facial tracking technology which transform the impassioned singer's facial movements (during the time of recording) to animated graphics which track to the singer's voices. The result is a contemporary immersive operatic experience which is further enriched by the state of the art surround sound of the planetarium and comfortably reclined seats. This operatic adventure fuses vivid imagery with the visceral power sublimely recorded renowned singers and gripping orchestration, in a multi-dimensional dome environment for a truly unique experience. (This is not a live opera, but an immersive operatic experience).
Everest: Opera in the Planetarium
Composer: Joby Talbot
Librettist: Gene Scheer
November 8-17, 2024
Morrison Planetarium, California Academy of Sciences
Dates/Times:
Friday, November 8, 2024 – 6:30pm – Opening Night + Season Launch Party
Saturday, November 9, 2024 – 6:30pm – Art + Tech Night
Saturday, November 9, 2024 – 8:30pm
Sunday, November 10, 2024 – 6:30pm – Student Night
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 – 7:30pm - Industry Night
Sunday, November 17, 2024 – 6:30pm
With a rich recording of a renowned opera cast and orchestra led by award winning conductor Nicole Paiement, the animations come to life through facial tracking technology which transform the impassioned singer's facial movements (during the time of recording) to animated graphics which track to the singer's voices. The result is a contemporary immersive operatic experience which is further enriched by the state of the art surround sound of the planetarium and comfortably reclined seats. This operatic adventure fuses vivid imagery with the visceral power sublimely recorded renowned singers and gripping orchestration, in a multi-dimensional dome environment for a truly unique experience. (This is not a live opera, but an immersive operatic experience).
Everest: Opera in the Planetarium
Composer: Joby Talbot
Librettist: Gene Scheer
November 8-17, 2024
Morrison Planetarium, California Academy of Sciences
Dates/Times:
Friday, November 8, 2024 – 6:30pm – Opening Night + Season Launch Party
Saturday, November 9, 2024 – 6:30pm – Art + Tech Night
Saturday, November 9, 2024 – 8:30pm
Sunday, November 10, 2024 – 6:30pm – Student Night
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 – 7:30pm - Industry Night
Sunday, November 17, 2024 – 6:30pm
Ticket Information
Season Launch Party and Opening Night: $157
Pay It Forward: $100
General Admission: $56
Young Creatives - 30 and under: $35
Students: $30 (Sunday November 10 only)
Ticket prices include all fees.
Run Time: 68 Minutes with no intermission
General Admission Seating. Please arrive 30 minutes before showtime, as late seating will not be permitted.
No food or beverages in the auditorium.
Season Launch Party and Opening Night: $157
Pay It Forward: $100
General Admission: $56
Young Creatives - 30 and under: $35
Students: $30 (Sunday November 10 only)
Ticket prices include all fees.
Run Time: 68 Minutes with no intermission
General Admission Seating. Please arrive 30 minutes before showtime, as late seating will not be permitted.
No food or beverages in the auditorium.
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About Opera Parallèle:
Opera Parallèle merges tradition with innovation to re-invent opera for our modern world. Founded in 2007 by conductor Nicole Paiement, the company has been a driving force in redefining the operatic experience for modern audiences. Opera Parallèle is deeply committed to presenting works that explore relevant social and cultural themes. Its productions often challenge traditional operatic norms by incorporating multimedia elements, technology, and unconventional staging. By blending classical opera with contemporary ideas, the company has garnered a reputation for pushing artistic boundaries and fostering creativity within opera.This dedication to artistic exploration and collaboration has made Opera Parallèle a significant cultural contributor to the vibrant San Francisco arts scene. Through awards and critical acclaim, Opera Parallèle continues to be recognized for its innovation, technical excellence, and highest caliber performances.
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