La traviata
By Giuseppe Verdi
- “José Maria Condemi has caught and harnessed the enthusiasm of his company brilliantly with this production, [which] overflowed with grace and jubilation. Rebecca Davis embodied Violetta to perfection. It’s a glorious and deadly trip.”
– Charles Donelan / SB Independent
- “Everything about the production – from the singing to the staging – proves flawless, illustrating why the Verdi classic remains a favorite… The staging was exemplary, with honors going to director Jose Maria Condemi. The enthusiastic audience gave the participants a standing ovation at the end.”
– Margo Kline / Noozhawk
- “Opera Santa Barbara brought a bounty of sighs, swoons and, most importantly, impressive singing to the stage last weekend for Verdi’s “La Traviata,” combining some of the best stage and technical talents, which allowed for striking sets and gorgeous costumes, with a fresh but experienced cast of artists.”
– Rita Moran / Ventura County Star
- “José Maria Condemi’s staging was assured in spectacular performances of La Traviata. The creative team accomplished a great deal in evoking a long-gone Paris of the past. The singing from the cast and chorus was excellent throughout. Soprano Rebecca Davis sang the tragic heroine with finessed coloratura, embracing the tragic trajectory of the character. The audience could feel tragic resonance emerge from the first passages of the overture.”
– Robert F Adams / Casa Magazine
Direction
Valéry Ryvkin
Valéry Ryvkin
Conductor / Carmen
Jan/Feb 2002
Conductor / The Barber of Seville
May 2001
Conductor / La traviata
December 2000
Conductor / La Cenerentola
Mar/Apr 2000
Conductor / Le nozze di Figaro
Jan/Feb 2000
Conductor /
Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci
October 1999
Conductor / Madama Butterfly
May 1999
Conductor / Il trovatore
January 1999
Conductor / The Merry Widow
December 1998
Conductor / Don Pasquale
February 1998
Conductor / Così fan tutte
January 1998
Conductor / Tosca
September 1997
Conductor / Don Giovanni
January 1997
Conductor / La bohème
Nov/Dec 1996
Conductor / Carmen
August 1996
Conductor / La traviata
July 1995 (debut)
Artistic Director
1999–2008
Erik Flatmo
Erik Flatmo
Elizabeth Poindexter
Elizabeth Poindexter
Christopher Maravich
Christopher Maravich
Lighting Designer / Falstaff
March 2014 (debut)
Heather Sterling
Heather Sterling
Heather Sterling is an accomplished makeup artist and hair stylist with a wide range of experience that includes work in theater, film, print, and fashion. She is a licensed cosmetologist and has a degree in fine art with an emphasis in psychology. Armed with an extensive knowledge of period makeup and hairstyles, Heather first designed for Opera Santa Barbara in 2006 for the company's performances of Tosca; since then her work has been seen in nearly forty OSB productions. She regularly designs for the Music Academy of the West's summer operas and she recently designed for the Granada Theatre's A Christmas Carol.
Hair & Makeup Designer / Tosca
February 2006 (debut)
Artists
Rebecca Davis
Rebecca Davis
Ryan MacPherson
Ryan MacPherson
Malcolm MacKenzie
Malcolm MacKenzie
Nova Safo
Nova Safo
Michael Krzankowski
Michael Krzankowski
Malatesta /Don Pasquale
April 2013
Baron Douphol / La traviata
March 2011 (debut)
2011 Studio Artist
Gabriel Manro
Gabriel Manro
Gabriel Vamvulescu
Gabriel Vamvulescu
The Sacristan / Tosca
November 2013
Colline / La bohème
November 2011
Doctor Grenvil / La traviata
March 2011 (debut)
Studio Artist
2011
Alissa Anderson
Alissa Anderson
The Princess / Suor Angelica
April 2016
Zita / Gianni Schicchi
April 2016
Marcellina / Le nozze di Figaro
March 2012
Flora / La traviata
March 2011 (debut)
Studio Artist
2011
Rebecca Fay
Rebecca Fay