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Houston Grand Opera presents Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera, on HGO Digital
Houston Grand Opera presents Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera, on HGO Digital
Comedic chamber opera to be released this Friday, October 23
What: Houston Grand Opera (HGO) returns this Friday, Oct. 23 on HGO Digital with the release of Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera, a hilarious sendup of the little-known Belgian sport of professional finch-calling by composer David T. Little and librettist Royce Vavrek. Conducted by Austin Opera’s Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor Timothy Myers and co-directed by HGO Studio alumnus Ryan McKinny and General and Artistic Director of OPERA San Antonio E. Loren Meeker, this HGO Digital release is a cinematic adaptation in one act.
Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera, will be available to stream for free on HGO Digital for one month following release. In lieu of canceled performances in the 2020-21 season, HGO is releasing original video content bimonthly for audiences to enjoy from the comfort of their homes, free of charge on HGO Digital.
The trailer for Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera, is available to view here. Additional video footage is available here.
Who:
Co-Directors Ryan McKinny and E. Loren Meeker
Conductor Timothy Myers
Farinelli's Trainer Elena Villalón, soprano
Sir Elton John's Trainer Nicole Heaston, soprano
Holy St. Francis's Trainer Alicia Gianni, soprano
Hans Sachs's Trainer Ricardo Garcia, tenor
Prince Gabriel III of Belgium's Trainer's Son Kelly Markgraf, bass-baritone
Atticus Finch's Trainer Ryan McKinny, bass-baritone
When: Friday, Oct. 23
7:30 p.m. CT
Where: Stream for free through Marquee TV’s website or app, or through Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and other platforms. All that is required is a Marquee TV login which can be created for free at marquee.tv today.
The season is also available on HGO’s website at HGO.org and viewable using your computer, tablet, or smartphone. All that is needed is an account with HGO.org, which can be created for free at HGO.org.
Tariff: Free
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About Houston Grand Opera
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is one of the largest, most innovative, and most highly acclaimed opera companies in the United States. HGO was the only American finalist for Opera Company of the Year in the 2019 International Opera Awards. In fulfilling its mission to advance the operatic art to serve an ever-evolving audience, HGO has led the field in commissioning new works (68 world premieres to date) and in training and nurturing promising young artists and administrators. The company contributes to the cultural enrichment of Houston and the nation through a diverse and innovative program of performances, community events, and education projects that reaches the widest possible public. HGO’s pioneering community engagement initiative, HGOco, has served as a model for other arts organizations.
The NEXUS Initiative is HGO’s multiyear ticket underwriting program that allows Houstonians of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy opera without the barrier of price. Since 2007, NEXUS has enabled more than 250,000 Houstonians to experience superlative opera through discounted single tickets and subscriptions, subsidized student performances, and free productions.
HGO has toured extensively and has won a Tony, two Grammy awards, and three Emmy awards. It is the only opera company to win all three honors.
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Media Contact: Natalie Barron, Houston Grand Opera, 713-546-0240; nbarron@hgo.org
Director of Marketing and Communications: Dale Edwards, 713-546-0249
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