The names of Baby Doe, Horace Tabor, and Augusta Tabor have become mythical, but they are actual figures in Colorado history. An exquisite period piece of Americana, The Ballad of Baby Doe is based on their story of love, honor and politics, set against the boom times in Colorado in the 1880s when silver was king. Douglas Moore's lush score depicts this gripping riches-to-rags epic through lyricism of irresistible beauty, soaring arias and rousing chorus scenes. A star vehicle for the late Beverly Sills, the role of Baby Doe will be sung by soprano Jillian Khuner.
- Venue: Julia Morgan Center for the Arts
- Date: Sun July 19, 2009 2:00pm
- City: Berkeley
- Price Range: $18-48
- Tickets: 925-798-1300
Sat July 11, 2009 8:00pm
Julia Morgan Center for the Arts
Wed July 15, 2009 7:30pm
Julia Morgan Center for the Arts
Fri July 17, 2009 8:00pm
Julia Morgan Center for the Arts
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Program
Douglas Moore
The Ballad of Baby Doe
Performers
Jillian Khuner
Baby Doe
Lisa Houston
Augusta Tabor
Marney Margules
Mama McCourt
Torlef Borsting
Horace Tabor
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SFCV Previews
June 23, 2009
Since 1979, the Berkeley Opera has presented accessible, affordable productions in the East Bay. The second opera for its 2009 season, Douglas Moore’s Ballad of Baby Doe, will open on July 11. As always, the performances will be given in Berkeley’s beautiful Julia Morgan Center for the Arts. Originally a church, the building was designed in 1908 by the famous architect, and later turned into a theater. More »
