PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE
15th Annual Life Sciences LIVE at the Opera
Friday, April 29, 2011
San Diego Opera
Civic Theatre, 3rd and B Streets, Downtown San Diego
About the Event
For the past fourteen years, San Diego’s Biotech Community has gathered together for an evening of exceptional networking and world-class opera. Originally known as BIOCOM Goes to the Opera, Life Sciences LIVE - at the Opera continues to serve as the unparalleled opportunity to connect with the leading executives, investors, and research scientists in Southern California.
This April, the leadership committee is pleased to pay tribute to BIOCOM - celebrating 15 years of life-changing innovation. We also look forward to the return of opera’s golden-couple, Stephen Costello and Ailyn Pérez, who captured our hearts last season with their triumphant performance together in Romeo and Juliet. This event is exclusive to those working in the Biotech field. Thank you!
Pre-Opera Networking Reception - 6:00pm
The evening begins with an elegant, private Pre-opera reception where you’ll savor lavish
hors d’oeuvres and wine as you network with your peers. Business and cocktail attire are both appropriate for this event.
sing in our 2010 Romeo and Juliet
Gounod’s Faust - 8:00pm
Sell your soul to the Devil and there’ll be hell to pay! Faust trades his soul for eternal youth, seduces innocent Marguerite, then leaves her to battle the Devil for salvation. Opera’s golden couple, Stephen Costello and Ailyn Pérez, return as Faust and Marguerite, joined by Greer Grimsley, as a fiendishly suave Devil. Journey back to a Gothic Germany, where Gounod’s gorgeous music will sweep you up into a spine-tingling night of opera.
Dessert Reception - 8:50pm
Sycuan Casino is proud to sponsor a scrumptious dessert and coffee reception for the Life Sciences crowd during the first Intermission.
Special Event Packages Are Required!
The prices outlined below for the 15th Annual Life Sciences LIVE - at the Opera include:
- Admission for one to the Pre-Opera Networking Reception
- A Premier Seat for Faust on Friday, April 29th, 2011
- Admission for one to the Dessert Reception, graciously hosted by Sycuan Casino
To Purchase Tickets*
- Select Your Own Seat Buy Tickets
- Please note: If you are a San Diego Opera season ticket holder, and require special assistance with exchanging into this performance and/or purchasing admission to the networking receptions, please contact our Life Sciences Coordinator, Matt Kissel: (619) 533-7000, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm or Matt.Kissel@sdopera.com
Section Prices
| Section | Price |
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| B3/B4 | $160 |
| B2 | $175 |
| DC3/MZ3/B1 | $200 |
| DC2/MZ2/UL | $240 |
| DC1/MZ1/LL | $280 |
| Orchestra-2 | $184 |
| Orchestra | $280 |
*Please note that all sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Cast and repertoire are subject too change. Seating subject to availability. "Reception Only" passes are not available for purchase - except for subscribers - as this event is designed to introduce attendees to San Diego Opera.
Questions?
Bonnie Keller, Associate Director, Corporate Sponsorship will be happy to address any questions leading up to the event. Please contact her directly at (619) 533-7044 or Bonnie.Keller@sdopera.com
San Diego Opera Thanks Our Generous Sponsors
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Faust
Sell your soul to the Devil and there’ll be hell to pay. Old and disillusioned, Faust forfeits his soul to Méphistophélès in exchange for youth and pleasure. He seduces the virtuous Marguerite, then callously moves on, leaving her pregnant and ruined. In the end, taunted by Méphistophélès and threatened with damnation, Marguerite’s only hope is to call upon the angels. Will they save her soul or will she join Faust in the yawning abyss of Hell?
Opera’s new golden couple returns after their triumph in last season’s Romeo and Juliet - fabulous tenor Stephen Costello sings Faust and magnetic soprano Ailyn Pérez is his Marguerite. They’re joined by San Diego’s favorite villain, Greer Grimsley, as a wickedly devilish Méphistophélès. Intricate sets and traditional costumes will immerse you in the Gothic world of 16th century Germany where Gounod’s gorgeous music, with its virtuoso arias and rousing choruses, will sweep you away into a thrilling operatic spectacle.
The running time is approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes, including two 20-minute intermissions. Subject to change.
Photos from 14th Annual Life Sciences LIVE at the Opera
Friday, March 19, 2010
Photos from 2009 Life Sciences LIVE at the Opera
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
