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Local Notebook
Opera San Jose begins 2001-2002 season
Opera San Jose announces the beginning of its 2001-2002 season, which will run Sept. 8 through May 5, 2002, at the Montgomery Theater in San Jose. The season begins with the production of Verdi's Falstaff, which will run Sept. 8-30, followed by Mozart's Cosi fan tutte Nov. 10-Dec. 2. The company's first production of the new year will be Massenet's Manon, Feb. 2-24. The season will end with Puccini's Madama Butterfly, April 13-May 5.
The season's two comedies and two tragedies all represent the crowning achievements of the composers. Each of the four operas will be offered with a minimum of 14 scheduled performances, with an extra Saturday performance for each production added this season.
Performances will be held at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. throughout the season. Tickets are available for $46 and $56 for Saturday and Sunday shows and $40 and $48 for Tuesday, Thursday and Friday shows. Tickets may be purchased through the Opera San Jose box office, 2149 Paragon Dr., San Jose, by calling 408.437.4450 or online at www.operasj.org.
San Jose Symphony gala opens art season
The San Jose Symphony will celebrate the opening of its arts season with popular cellist Yo-Yo Ma during a gala celebration Sept. 8 at De Anza College's Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Bl., Cupertino. The theme of the festive event is The Silk Road and highlights several of the countries along the ancient Asian trade route.
Tickets for the one-night event are $330 per person and include seating for the concert, a cocktail reception beginning at 5 p.m. followed by dinner, the concert, dessert, dancing and a live auction. Premium tickets are available for $600 and include photographs with Yo-Yo Ma, the best gala and concert seating, premium wines and a gala program listing. Tickets for the 8:30 p.m. gala concert only are $65, $85 or $100 per person.
For reservations and ticket information, contact the symphony box office at 408.288.2828 or visit www.sanjosesymphony.org.
Ballet Folklorico de Mexico comes to SJ
Direct from the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City, the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez will perform in the United States with a 21-city tour. The company will perform at the San Jose State University Event Center, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. and Sept. 16 at 3 p.m.
The company's performance includes dances from pre-Hispanic rituals as well as colorful, humorous and dramatic depictions of Mexico's diverse culture and folklore. The 2001 United States tour pays homage to the company's founder, Amalia Hernandez, dancer and choreographer, who passed away in November 2000 at age 83.
Tickets for the performance are $14 and $15 and can be purchased at the Mexican Heritage Corporation box office at 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, or by calling 800.642.8482.
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