* July 6, 2018 (Friday) â Santa Fe Opera âMADAME BUTTERFLYâ (8:30 pm Performance): âFeaturing Puccini’s longest and most passionate love duet, much of his most lyrical music, including the âHumming Chorusâ and âFlower Duetâ, a justly famous soprano aria in âUn bel dĂŹâ, and a spine-tingling climax.â  This opera is sung in Italian with Opera Titles on a display screen in front of every seat, offering instant translations in your choice of English or Spanish. Group cost is $189/person, which also includes coach transportation plus Preview Buffet Dinner, including wine and dessert, at the SFOâs open-air cantina on the beautifully landscaped rehearsal grounds. A guest speaker offers an informative preview talk about the evening’s opera during the dessert course. We depart Tanoan Country Club at ~4:45 p.m. To date, this trip is full with 44 participants with a waiting list of 4.  Â
* Mail above payment (made out to Albuquerque MOAA Tours) to Karen Brown at 962 Antelope NE, 87122. For further information, contact Karen at 856-1927 or email at kmbrown8@comcast.net or call Judy Keppler at 293-5274.  Â
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