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Opera Preview Party 2025
Imagine yourself…
…in a stunning seaside setting, with a small gathering of fellow opera lovers, grazing on delicacies both savory and sweet, sipping fine wines and other libations, enhanced by the ‘golden hour’ ambience of a mid-June North Coast evening…
…meeting Artistic Director Allan Pollack and guest conductors Francesco Lecce-Chong and Ryan Murray, and hearing Ryan, who’ll conduct July’s Don Pasquale, share opera insights…
…with the sun approaching the watery horizon, hearing Ryan accompany soprano Carrie Hennessey and tenor Sal Atti in a sampling of arias…
- Carrie Hennessey, soprano
- Salvatore Atti, tenor
- Ryan Murray
- Francesco Lecce-Chong
- Allan Pollack, Artistic Director
Hosted by Shariq Yosufzai and Brian James in their stunning ocean-view Mendocino home. Location and other specifics will be provided upon reservation.
Opera Preview Party 2025
Savory:
Fresh Oyster Bar — with Champagne Vinegar Mignonette
Bresaola Hand Rolls — bresaola brushed with Truffle Oil and Quince Paste rolled with Manchego and Arugula
Roundman’s Jambon Beurre Sandwich
Tomato Bruschetta
Stecchi alla Petroniani — Bolognese treat of Cheese and Mortadella on a skewer and dipped in Béchamel and Bread Crumbs and fried
Deviled Eggs Carbonara
Sweet:
Brutti ma Buoni
Pistachio Olive Oil Cake
Croquembouche — classic French Tower of Caramel Glazed Cream Puffs
Fruit, Cheese, Nut Cups