You are invited to join Trudy Levy at the Opera San Jose to view a matinee performance of Dido and Aeneas, preceded by a backstage tour at the glorious restored California Theater.

When: Sunday, November 21, 2021 2:00 PM  – 60 min no intermission

For backstage tour arrive by 1pm and meet on the bench in the Main Street Lobby opposite the stair.

Where: California Theatre

345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

Contact the Box Office for Tickets boxoffice@operasj.org or (408)437-4450

For those who want to sit in a group, they are offering seats in the Mezzanine Center at a discounted price of $70.75 each. Please identify yourselves as Mount Holyoke alum for the group rate.

And please, RSVP to Trudy Levy iminteg@gmail.com or (415)750-1274

General Director Khori Dastoor said in a press statement, “We are absolutely thrilled to be bringing back live opera to the California Theatre stage. After so many months of giving us stunning, intimate performances for the cameras, it’s high time that these incredible artists received the standing ovation that they have long deserved. I hope you’ll join us for their long-awaited return to what they love doing most – performing live, for you, our community.”

Having forsworn romantic love, Dido, Queen of Carthage, is tormented by the Trojan hero, Aeneas, who is desperate for her affections. But as their love is kindled, a powerful sorcerer plots the queen’s downfall. Through deceit, trickery, and the conjuring of a raging storm, Dido is ripped from Aeneas, in Purcell’s soaring, richly nuanced work culminating in one of opera’s greatest tragedies.

Audiences will be required to show proof of full vaccination and a valid photo ID in order to attend the performance. Moreover, attendees will be required to wear masks at all times during the performances.