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Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana joins Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci

Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, is considered by many to be a masterpiece and one of the best creations of the past century. What began as a choral work has cemented itself in popular culture, having been drawn upon for inspiration and included in television, film, and other musical endeavors.

In 1997, Portland Opera took the beloved classic to another level, and brought in the acclaimed BodyVox Dance (also from Portland) to choreopgraph and dance to Carmina Burana. In the time since, the production has toured extensively and been installed at multiple Opera Companies across the United States.

Check out some of the highlights (photos by David Takagi) from Carmina Burana below!

Buy your tickets now by calling the HOT Box Office at (808) 596-7858!

Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci Meets Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana

Originally created by the Portland Opera, this production has been installed at Opera Companies across the United States. Traditionally paired with other operas, Portland chose Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana and brought in the award-winning BodyVox Dance Troupe to choreograph and dance to the choral masterpiece.

Check out the highlights of Pagliacci from HOT’s upcoming production of Pagliacci & Carmina Burana!

BodyVox in HOT’s Pagliacci & Carmina Burana

Witness Carl Orff’s choral masterpiece Carmina Burana like never before in HOT’s upcoming production of Pagliacci & Carmina Burana!

Originally created by the Portland Opera and featured across North America, HOT brings a production from outside the company to Hawaii for the first time in over 40 years! The BodyVox Dance Troupe has been a part of the production since the beginning. The award-winning performance group created this piece and is on island to install it once more!

Check out these behind-the-scenes pictures of the performance from Dress Rehearsal and if you haven’t, call the HOT Box Office today at (808) 596-7858 to catch this amazing creation!

Pagliacci & Carmina Burana Production Photos

What is it like seeing the stage through the eyes of the Production Team? Take a look and see for yourself!

These images are from the Production Team at Portland Opera, the company who created Pagliacci & Carmina Burana, which will take the stage here in Hawaii in just over a month’s time!

This acclaimed production has been featured across the mainland and this is the first time HOT is bringing in a work from an outside company. Enjoy!

Buy your tickets now online at www.HawaiiOpera.org or by calling the HOT Box Office at (808)596-7858.

We’ll be seeing you at the opera!

Get Ready for Bodyvox!

Hawaii Opera Theatre’s (HOT) production of Pagliacci & Carmina Burana is right around the corner!

This opera was originally created by the Portland Opera and HOT breaks new ground by bringing in a piece to Hawaii from another company for the first time. Bodyvox, who provided dancers in the original production, will also be coming to Honolulu from Portland to reprise their role in bringing the music of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana to Life!

“BodyVox is known for its visual virtuosity, distinctive wit and unique ability to combine dance, theater and film into breathtaking productions rich in imagery, athleticism and humor. Since its founding in 1997, BodyVox has toured to critical acclaim on stages around the world, developed 8 award winning films, 18 original shows and 3 operas, featuring nearly 200 original dances.” – (From www.BodyVox.com)

HOT is very excited to bring this production to the islands!

Performances will be held on March 28, 30, & April 1, 2014, at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the HOT Box Office at (808) 596-7372.

HOT’s Presents Pagliacci & Carmina Burana!!!

Can’t wait for March to arrive to enjoy HOT’s production of Pagliacci & Carmina Burana?

Let this clip tide you over for the time being!

Created by the Portland Opera, this popular piece combines operas beloved Pagliacci with one of the greats choral works of all time in Carmina Burana. Be a part of the experience!

Buy your tickets now online at www.HawaiiOpera.org or by calling the HOT Box Office at (808) 596-7858.