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SF Opera Ring Costume Contest


Schumannheinkerda San Francisco Opera is holding a costume contest today before the matinée performance of Die Walküre. The contest involves dressing up as characters from Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen. The judges include David Gockley, Kristina Flanagan, Christopher Verdosci, and Terri Stuart.

The potential for utter ridiculousness seems pretty high here. Though sophisticates such as John Marcher and Axel Feldheim are certain not to partake in such silliness, I will be making some sort of attempt to participate.

Press Release [PDF] | San Francisco Opera | WSNC

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17 responses to “SF Opera Ring Costume Contest”

  1. y2k Avatar
    y2k

    I hope there will be photos!

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  2. Sibyl Avatar
    Sibyl

    I would lend you my horned helmet and cuirasse were I but nearer (went as Brunhilde for Halloween once: no one got it >sigh<). I second the request for photos!

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  3. The Opera Tattler Avatar
    The Opera Tattler

    Even the General Director of SF Opera took my photo with his mobile phone. I have never been so photographed in my whole life. Will of course post some once I get them.

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  4. The Opera Tattler Avatar
    The Opera Tattler

    That is very sweet of you! I was Erda, which is sensible given how low my voice is. 🙂

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  5. John Marcher Avatar
    John Marcher

    Even a sophisticate like me would like to have seen you place! Congratulations and I do look forward to photos!

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  6. patty Avatar
    patty

    Waiting (im)patiently for photos! 🙂

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  7. Axel Feldheim Avatar
    Axel Feldheim

    I have no idea why Mr. Marcher & myself were singled out for abuse in this blog post, but a link to some photographic evidence is now available on my blog:
    http://nffo.blogspot.com/2010/06/ring-costume-contest.html
    You made an outstanding appearance. The bar for “utter ridiculousness” has now indeed been set quite high.

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  8. Robin Avatar
    Robin

    I KNEW you would be participating! I was “working” – of course, and never had a chance to get out and cheer you on! You made a wonderful “Erda”! Did you get down to the canteen at all? John M was there, photographing archival costumes – but he also managed to snap a lot of the Walkure cast. I know he would have liked to snap you in this costume….
    Most of the cast “hung” around during various parts of the performance….Nina came down for a “snack” before she went out for ACT II.
    ♥ Robin ♥

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  9. The Opera Tattler Avatar
    The Opera Tattler

    Thank you!

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  10. The Opera Tattler Avatar
    The Opera Tattler

    Should be some by the end of today, I’m sure. Will be sure to post about it.

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  11. The Opera Tattler Avatar
    The Opera Tattler

    You know perfectly well why!
    Thank you for the photos. I am a bit worried about this marked absurdity escalation.

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  12. The Opera Tattler Avatar
    The Opera Tattler

    How wonderful! I will try to come visit at the last performance, hope you are around then.

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  13. y2k Avatar
    y2k

    Brava for winning 2nd place! That is one brilliant outfit.
    @Axel – I truly appreciate your photos!

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  14. John Marcher Avatar
    John Marcher

    Herr Feldheim is of course right, but at least he had the presence of mind to attend the event as well as document it.
    Now I must bear the epithet alone as sadly I missed this absurdity, which truly has now been raised to a level that I for one cannot envision being surpassed.

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  15. The Opera Tattler Avatar
    The Opera Tattler

    Thank you so much!

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  16. The Opera Tattler Avatar
    The Opera Tattler

    I’m sure there can always be more absurdity, never fear.

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  17. Opera Rosie Avatar
    Opera Rosie

    Are the photos of this event available yet?
    I’ve been waiting impatiently for an update. Can’t wait to see them!
    The one on that blog post is great so pretty!
    Thanks

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