Opera Preview Party 2026
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…
…hearing Artistic Director Allan Pollack and Guest Conductor Francisco Lecce-Chong share a few opera insights…
…with the Pacific sunset beginning to take shape, hearing pianist Kevin Korth accompany soprano Shawnette Sulker and baritone Eugene Brancoveanu in a sampling of arias…
- Shawnette Sulker, soprano
- Eugene Brancoveanu, baritone
- Francesco Lecce-Chong, Guest Conductor
- 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.
L’Opera a Le Mirabeau
Savory:
Fresh Oysters with Toulouse Champagne Vinegar and Pickled Blood Orange Peel Mignonette
Bresaola Hand Rolls: Bresaola brushed with Truffle Oil and Quince Paste rolled with Manchego and Arugula
Greg Braden’s Roundman’s Jambon Beurre Sandwich
Tomato Bruschetta
Stecchi alla Petroniani: Bologna treat of Cheese and Mortadella on a Skewer, dipped in Béchamel and Bread Crumbs, then fried
Deviled Eggs Carbonara
Vegan Dish: Tuscan White Bean Soup Shooters with Fennel Pollen and Rapin
Sweet:
Brutti ma Buoni: Italian hazelnut meringue cookies
Pistachio Olive Oil Cake
Croquembouche: classic French Tower of Caramel Glazed Cream Puffs
Fruit, Cheese, Nut Cups
Liquid:
Scharffenberger Cellars, Baxter Winery, Meyer Family Cellars, Bon Pari