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Opera president denies ugliest rumors
There was a costume sale last weekend, and the website reported that prices were starting at $1 and would go up to $750 or so, as I recall. But I don't know if this is an annual event, or the first time this was done.— March 26, 2014 6:33 p.m.
Opera president denies ugliest rumors
Yes, you are correct on much of what you say, but the actual vote was recorded as 33 - 1. Many people have wondered who that ONE was, and if that individual would be interested in heading a new group. I am happy to report that the petition to keep SD Opera alive is now over 13,000. These are people from all over, and as the site allows comments, it is interesting to read that there are many people who come here from all over and attend the opera. It is a draw. The fact that the city of San Diego wouldn't give any concessions on the annual rent is interesting to know. I wonder if the city would be interested in negotiating at this point? Wouldn't it be better to get something rather than nothing? Visduh, your point that the full board should have been in attendance for such an important vote is certainly on target. This was handled far too casually, as if it were a small deal among friends--and that may have been a large part of the problem.— March 26, 2014 6:10 p.m.
Quinones, Ricasa, Cartmill, Cabello weigh pleas vs. fighting
This begs the question, "Why would anyone go through with such behavior that is so insulting to everyone involved?" Again, my answer ends up being that the reason McCann and Cartmill put up with being made to look like complete idiots is that: a) they are complete idiots; b) Brand owns them so completely that they no longer feel shame at looking like complete idiots; c) they are so used to doing everything Brand says that they have lost higher brain function. Chose any of the above, they are all pathetically sad. Obviously these individuals have no place being in positions of leadership, handling multi-million dollar budgets and contracts, not to mention the lives of all the students and employees of Sweetwater. Can you say untrustworthy trustees? Can you say duplicitous superintendent? How about we get rid of this trio?— March 26, 2014 10:02 a.m.
Quinones, Ricasa, Cartmill, Cabello weigh pleas vs. fighting
Well, Brand and toadies went with option 5) cancellation... He really must be afraid of that performance review!— March 25, 2014 7:39 p.m.
The inside story of San Diego Opera's demise
Here is the latest...I just received an email from San Francisco Opera: "Join us for Must-See Operas at up to 30% off! ... Be a part of our 2014 - 15 Season!...then the season is listed and described. Have to admit, when I first saw it, I assumed it was from the SD Opera, and the PR dept had forgotten to notify the people who send out emails... They are doing La Boheme, Tosca, Cinderella and The Marriage of Figaro. I hope the petition will get enough interest going so that there will be something left of the SD opera.— March 25, 2014 7:37 p.m.
Quinones, Ricasa, Cartmill, Cabello weigh pleas vs. fighting
If the district is paying attention to this particular blog, perhaps your CalAware info played into the abrupt cancellation of the meeting tonight? Or maybe the plan all along has been to make the public into Ed Brand's yoyo? Keep stringing everyone along, tire people out by making them show up and show up and show up, and finally--when they don't show up, have the meeting and take the votes? Not a very honest plan, but I am beginning to think that is what is going on.— March 25, 2014 6:43 p.m.
The inside story of San Diego Opera's demise
How large of a shell? Would the organ pavilion in Balboa Park be too small? Because I do think something could be done which would combine the Balboa Park Centennial with opera outreach. And no one has to pay me $13,000 a month to shut things down!!!— March 25, 2014 6:25 p.m.
The inside story of San Diego Opera's demise
I think that one way to enlarge the audience for opera is to have some open-air performances. Maybe in Balboa Park, or at the venue on the bay where some Summer Symphony performances have been held. Show the joy of it, the exuberance!— March 25, 2014 11:01 a.m.
The inside story of San Diego Opera's demise
The first opera I ever attended was in Vienna and was Strauss's Elektra. Some pretty intense stuff... While I was not familiar with it, hadn't studied the libretto, it was still unforgettable. It was a very dramatic production, and although it has been many years since I saw it (1976), I can still bring it to mind.— March 24, 2014 11:37 p.m.
The inside story of San Diego Opera's demise
Yes, well, under the circumstances, I don't really think that Mr. Campbell and his ex-wife Ann would be a welcome part of any reorganization. Especially when it looks like the Joan Kroc bequest just disappeared.— March 24, 2014 11:27 p.m.