2 Thursday, June 22, 2017 Photo courtesy of Northwestern University Evan Bravos as Sid in Britten’s “Albert Herring.” Bravos will sing in the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival’s “Opera on the Rocks.” Raising a glass to opera One of the most popular events performed annually during the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival, “Opera on the Rocks,” is a concert party of classic drinking songs from the world of opera presented for opera lovers and novices alike. “We want to offer music lovers some of opera’s most entertaining and accessible works, not in an opera house but rather in an intimate, relaxed setting with the added enjoyment of delicious pupus and cocktails available for purchase,” says Genette Freeman, executive director of HPAF. “This may very well be the best way for those new to opera to experience this beautiful art form.” The Hawaii Performing Arts Festival will present two performances of “Opera on the Rocks,” at 7 p.m. July 1 in the Palace Theater lobby, the first time in Hilo, followed by a second show at 4 p.m. July 2 at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel Coast Grill. Artists from the festival’s faculty as well as young professionals will perform selections from “The Student Prince,” “Carmen,” “Romeo et Juliette,” “La Boheme,” “Die Fledermaus” and more. Also look for contemporary classics from “Les Miserables” and Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods.” “It’s really a potpourri of operatic favorites,” says Justin John Moniz, HPAF associate executive director and “Opera on the Rocks” stage director. “You’re getting everything from classic romantic opera to the lighter operetta and musical theater. There’s something for everyone.” Each number is paired with a different recommended drink as well, Moniz says. “This way you get more than just the musical experience — you also get to taste it on your palette,” he says. “It’s always been a fun, kick-back, relaxed type of atmosphere and the drinks are flowing.” Featured singers for this year’s “Opera on the Rocks” are HPAF Katie Young YAMANAKA Big Island Vibe w June 22 2017 5. Summer musical KDEN to perform “Finian’s Rainbow” in July 10. Puzzles Entertain your brain 11. Let’s Go Out Ono grinds 12. #808Trib Capture and share your summer photos with us CREDITS: Editor David Bock Writers John Burnett Katie Young Yamanaka Photography Hollyn Johnson Design Bonnie L. Rogers Email your Island Beat announcements to entertainment@hawaiitribune-herald.com See OPERA Page 4
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