Photos from the opening night of Virginia Opera's "Tales of Hoffmann"
September 28, 2007

 
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Photo Credit: ANNE M. PETERSON           Contact: STEPHEN J. BAKER; 866-673-7282 (ext. 3323)
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The Rhythm Project, a local ensemble, added to the festivities of Virginia Opera's opening night of the 2007-2008 season with their excellent percussion work in front of Norfolk's Harrison Opera House – the exciting sounds resonating throughout the venue – before the curtain rose for "Tales of Hoffmann" on Sept. 28, 2007.
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The Rhythm Project, a local ensemble, added to the festivities of Virginia Opera's opening night of the 2007-2008 season with their excellent percussion work in front of Norfolk's Harrison Opera House – the exciting sounds resonating throughout the venue – before the curtain rose for "Tales of Hoffmann" on Sept. 28, 2007.
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Virginia Opera board member Billy Poynter and wife Cameron Reeves speak with guests during a dinner in the grand lobby of Norfolk's Harrison Opera House, just before the opening performance of "Tales of Hoffmann" on Sept. 28, 2007.
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Dr. Mark Enochs, of Enochs Eye Care in Suffolk, and his guest at a reception following the opening night "Tales of Hoffmann" performance at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House on Sept. 28, 2007.
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Virginia Opera board member Gary Day and Regis Hair Stylists manager Brant Ashbury at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House for the opening night performance of "Tales of Hoffmann" on Sept. 28, 2007.
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Virginia Opera Maestro Peter Mark introduces to waiting fans tenor Dan Snyder, who sang the role of Hoffmann, and French soprano Manon Strauss Evrard, who made her acclaimed debut as all four of his loves, at a reception just after the curtain closed on the opening night performance of "Tales of Hoffmann" at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk on Sept. 28, 2007.
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During a reception following the company's opening performance of the season at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House on Sept. 28, 2007, former Virginia Opera board president Dorothy Doumar of Norfolk meets with French soprano Manon Strauss Evrard, the company's latest incredible talent to bring in rave reviews with her stellar performances as all four love interests in "Tales of Hoffmann."
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Local Virginia Opera chorus member Andri Gowens discusses singing techniques with tenor Dan Snyder, who sang the title role of "Tales of Hoffmann," during a reception following the company's opening night performance at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House on Sept. 28, 2007.
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Virginia Opera board member Dr. Victor Sonnino joins tenor Dan Snyder, who sang the title role of "Tales of Hoffmann," and Assistant Artistic Director Joseph Walsh, who conducts the November production of "Pirates of Penzance," at a reception following the opening night "Tales of Hoffmann" performance at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House on Sept. 28, 2007.
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Dr. Stephen Scoper of Virginia Eye Consultants in Norfolk (left); Dr. Mark Enochs, of Enochs Eye Care in Suffolk, and his guest (center); and tenor Dan Snyder, who starred in the title role of Virginia Opera's "Tales of Hoffmann," at a reception following the opening night performance at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House on Sept. 28, 2007.