Verismo ~ Arias ~ Intermezzo ~ Elegance

The curtain slowly rises to the delight of a hushed audience.  A stage filled with vibrant colors, elaborate costumes and scenery, lights of various hues dance across the actors and actresses, keeping time with the orchestra’s ethereal melodies … this is the LIVERMORE VALLEY OPERA!

Come with me to downtown Livermore where the Bankhead Theatre produces some of the most engaging operas heard anywhere.  Having been recently renovated, the Bankhead Theatre offers excellent viewing from every seat in the house.  In addition, every opera is accompanied with super titles in English.

The Theatre’s stated mission is to “enrich the community by producing the world’s best operas, and to foster careers of local talented opera singers, directors, and conductors.”  Every opera is a locally produced, fully-staged production accompanied by an orchestra.  The Theatre produces verismo operas, which are vignettes surrounding the lives of ordinary people as they interact in love; jealousy; and raw – sometimes violent – passion.

The Bankhead Theatre presents two performances each year; one in the Spring in March, and another in the Fall in October.  The upcoming Fall opera begins on October 10^th and features the presentation of two operas normally shown together; Cavalleria Rusticana (Rustic Chivalry) by Mascagni and Pagliacci (Clowns) by Leoncavallo.  Affectionately called “Cav & Pag”, the vignettes weave the story of love found … then stolen … then revenged … then … (you’ll need to see the opera to fill in the blanks).

The Bankhead Theatre also presents special concerts, fund-raisers, and events.  One such fund-raiser scheduled for August 2 is named “Open in the Vineyard”.  Held at the Retzlaff Vineyard, the performance will feature arias, musicals, and much more.  Bring your family and friends plus a picnic basket for this outstanding gathering.  Also watch their website for the Winter fund-raiser named “An Intimate Musical Evening”.

AAA Transportation is your carefree gateway to these marvelous outings.  Our luxury stretch limousines elegantly carry up to 8 people while providing complimentary sodas and beverages.  Our late-model Town Cars and Toyota Prius’s also give you and your group “royalty” treatment.  As always, our professional chauffeurs arrive to pick you up and safely deliver you right on time.  Make your advance reservations by calling 866-558-0222 or go online at www.aaa-trans.com.  Our friendly staff is standing by to take your reservations now.  We also wish you and your family safe trips on the road no matter where you go.  Please don’t drink and drive.