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SUMMARY:OPERA PARALLÈLE'S 'BIRDS & BALLS'
DESCRIPTION:\nIn a captivating double-bill\, Opera Parallèle throws togeth
 er two seemingly incongruous operas\, "Vinkensport\, or The Finch Opera" a
 nd the world premiere of "Balls\," to craft a theatrically enthralling exp
 erience. This innovative pairing delves into the complexities of competiti
 on\, exploring its power to dominate individuals and the unwavering human 
 ambition for victory\, all delivered with a comedic touch.\n"Vinkensport\,
 " a bittersweet one-act comedy\, draws inspiration from the obscure Flemis
 h folk tradition of Finch-Sitting. A motley crew of contenders engages in 
 a peculiar competition\, each aiming to boast the bird with the most melod
 ious voice. Over the course of an hour\, their trained finches engage in a
  race to sing the most "susk-e-wiets\," gradually revealing the joys\, sor
 rows\, and delusions that plague their trainers. Some trainers exude nobil
 ity\, while others resort to trickery. A few compete with genuine enthusia
 sm\, while others find themselves reluctantly drawn into the fray. Yet\, a
  sense of camaraderie emerges as they seek solace in the company of their 
 feathered companions and the fragile hope of belonging to a community.\nSh
 ifting gears entirely\, "Balls" takes the form of a multimedia opera that 
 dramatically reimagines the legendary 1973 tennis match between Billie Jea
 n King and Bobby Riggs. Dubbed the "Battle of the Sexes\," this match tran
 scended the realm of sports\, forever altering the perception and treatmen
 t of women in athletics and significantly propelling the women's rights mo
 vement forward. The opera ingeniously incorporates a live tennis match as 
 a core plot device\, complete with the use of authentic commentary from th
 e original 1973 broadcast. It further elevates the narrative by weaving el
 ectronic music samples into the score and employing a touch of creative ti
 me travel. Through this technique\, iconic figures like sportscasters Larr
 y King and Howard Cosell find themselves sharing the stage with the pionee
 ring American suffragette\, Susan B. Anthony.\n"We're essentially creating
  a mash-up of two sporting events\, set against the vibrant backdrop of th
 e 1970s\," explains Brian Staufenbiel\, the Creative Director of Opera Par
 allèle. "Imagine this – ABC Wide World of Sports showcasing Vinkensport
 \, followed by a sudden shift to the SFJAZZ Astrodome for the main event. 
 The Miner Auditorium's circular design creates an immersive atmosphere\, t
 ransporting the audience directly into the heart of a sports arena. To fur
 ther enhance the experience\, we'll be utilizing projections across all th
 e surrounding walls."\nImportant Note: This production incorporates visual
 s and content that may be considered explicit and is therefore recommended
  for mature audiences only.\n\n\n\n\nBUY TICKETS\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Arts & Performances,Wellness Events
LOCATION:SFJAZZ\, 201 Franklin St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94102\, Un
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