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Iʼve raised £1,345 to fund a filmed production of the opera, A Feast in Time of Plague, by Russian composer César Cui.
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- Funded on Wednesday, 1st September 2021
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Such songs I do not have, but let me sing a hymn in honour of the Plague. I wrote this hymn last evening after we had parted. I felt the need, the first in all my life, to write in rhyming lines.
We are raising funds for a filmed production of A Feast in Time of Plague, an opera by Russian composer César Cui. It's a striking parallel to the current crisis and a thought-provoking, kaleidoscopic display of the pressures and pent-up energy of a plague-ridden society.
The film includes a cast of 5 soloists, a chorus of 8, and a chamber orchestra of 15 observing current distancing guidelines within a very spacious venue at New Road Baptist Church in the Oxford City Centre. Musical director, Lucia Švecová, has arranged a special reduction of Cui’s score which will enable recording under the circumstances. Behind the scenes is a team made up of of 13 designers, producers, directors, technicians, administrators and fundraisers.
Filming is due to begin in May 2021 with a premiere in June 2021 on the Oxford Opera Society’s website and YouTube page with the possibility of researching alternative options to broadcast to a wider audience.
About the Oxford Opera Society:
The Oxford Opera Society remains committed to inclusivity by providing performance opportunities to students, local residents, and young professionals. The Society is a not-for-profit organisation managed by volunteers. In this uncertain time for the arts, our production cannot depend on ticket sales to make up costs. Any donation you feel you are able to give, however small, will ensure our fees can be paid and that future projects are possible.
https://www.oxfordoperasociety.org
How to Donate:
- Online donation via JustGiving
- Bank Transfer using the following details:
Oxford Opera
Sort Code 30-80-45
Account Number 24030060
*Any enquiries email oxopsoc@gmail.com
Updates
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- 4 years ago
Oxford Opera Society
4 years agoIf you haven't yet had the chance to watch 'A Feast in Time of Plague' it's now available on YouTube until 26 August! We've also included a virtual programme on our website at https://www.oxfordoperasociety.org. We're so grateful for the positive feedback we've received so far. And, for your donations which have kept us going. We're still got a long way to go, so please share our project with everyone you know!
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- 4 years ago
Oxford Opera Society
4 years agoWe have a vibrant new website! Meet the cast and crew on our current project. Find out the history and background behind this summer's opera. And take a look at our archive of past productions. https://www.oxfordoperasociety.org
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Anonymous
Jun 29, 2021
Sudha Sundar
Jun 27, 2021
A real treat in these times. V well done!
Anonymous
Jun 23, 2021
£40.00
Anonymous
Jun 22, 2021
What an amazing group and production - I hope you manage to exceed your target! Best of luck!!
£50.00
Anonymous
Jun 21, 2021
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Jun 21, 2021
Breda
Jun 17, 2021
Keep up the great work
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