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The first of this summer’s two Opera in the Vineyard showcases is set for the end of this month – both key fundraisers for Livermore Valley Opera ahead of its 35th anniversary season.
The series June 28 and Aug. 16 at Garré Vineyard & Winery in Livermore offers the opportunity for attendees to immerse with “outstanding professional singers, favorite opera arias, timeless Broadway melodies, and beloved popular songs in one of the Tri-Valley’s most beautiful outdoor settings”, according to LVO officials.
Limited seats remain available for both fundraisers, the nonprofit said in an announcement Monday that also included revealing the two full-length opera productions to be featured in its upcoming 2026-27 season: “Suor Angelica” from Oct. 3-11 and “La Fanciulla del West” (“The Girl of the Golden West”) from Feb. 27 to March 7, both by Giacomo Puccini, the famed Italian composer from the turn of the 20th century.
“What makes Opera in the Vineyard so special is how personal it feels,” event chairwoman Barbara Lymberis said in an earlier press release. “You’re sharing a picnic with friends, sipping wine in this beautiful grove, and then a gorgeous voice is right there at your table singing something that gives you chills. You can see every expression, feel every note.”
“My husband and I met through singing, so I know firsthand how music can bring people together. That’s exactly what happens at Garré every summer,” she added. “Each performance features entirely different artists and songs, so you’re getting a completely fresh evening at each date. What a way to celebrate LVO’s 35th Anniversary Season.”
The performance next Sunday (June 28) is set to present soprano Liesl McPherrin, mezzo-soprano Edith Dowd, tenor Joachim Luis, baritone Andrew Pardini and pianist Chun Mei Wilson.
Opera in the Vineyard on Aug. 16 is set to include soprano Avery Boettcher, mezzo-soprano Courtney Miller, tenor William Gorton, baritone Luis Orozco and Varvara Milinder on piano.
Both events are “bring your own picnic” style, with guests encouraged to pack their own snacks, meals and non-alcoholic drinks, and then purchase wine from Garré if desired. There will also be raffles and silent auctions.
Doors open at 4 p.m. and showtime is 5 p.m. For tickets and more information, go to livermorevalleyopera.com.
