Met Operas Being Shown On Film In Bermuda - Bernews

The Bermuda Opera team is getting set to present the Met: Live in HD 2021-22 & Encore series in Bermuda on film.

A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Opera team is proud to present the Met: Live in HD 2021-22 & Encore series in Bermuda on film. Don’t miss your chance to see these world-class productions on the big screen in high definition quality. All operas are on Sundays at 5.00pm at BUEI, unless otherwise advised. All have English subtitles and are approximately 3-4 hours long, including a 30 minute interval.

Next Opera:

“Madama Butterfly [Puccini] – ‘Encore’ from 2009 [in Italian] on Sunday, 15 January 2023 at 5.00pm at BUEI.

“Heartbreaking famous aria ‘Un bel dì, vedremo’ [One fine day we'll see] from this production.

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“Anthony Minghella’s beautiful, atmospheric production of Puccini’s tragedy stars soprano Patricia Racette as Cio-Cio-San, the trusting and innocent young geisha who disastrously falls in love with American Navy lieutenant B. F. Pinkerton, sung by tenor Marcello Giordani.

“For enquiries, call 296 0820. Tickets with opera reps only cost $40 for adults and $35 for children, students, and packages [minimum 5 operas for 1 person].

“To pay, we accept:

Cash on night [and for any advance operas]

Cheque [in advance – please call ask for address] or on the night for that evening’s showing or future opera[s]; and

Online banking/transfer [in advance] – please call 441-296-0820 for bank account details. USD transfers preferred; sorry, no cards

Season continues:

Re-run Fire Shut up in my Bones [Terence Blanchard]: February 5, 2023
La Bohème [Puccini] – from 2018: February 19, 2023
La Fille du Régiment [Donizetti] – from 2008: March 19, 2023
Don Carlos [Verdi] in April 16 or 30, 2023 [TBC -note 4.00pm start]

“Present your ticket for a 10% discount at Harbourfront restaurant after any showing/complimentary canapes at Interval.

“Visit metopera.org for more and general info.

Gift Certificates for Opera Lovers

“Looking for a unique gift? Searching for something for the person who has everything? Purchase a gift certificate for operas being shown this season. These can cover entry to one opera, all in the current season, or anything in between. Phone or catch us at BUEI – cash, cheque or online transfer]. Please provide name of the giver, name of the recipient, and the number of operas.”