Saturday, July 12
| 11:00AM
Jarvis Conservatory
1711 Main Street | Napa
©Paper Wings Films
Beloved opera superstar Frederica von Stade takes center stage in a different way in Flicka, a documentary that follows her journey beyond the opera house. Through archival performances and intimate reflections, the film explores her enduring impact as an artist, mentor, and humanitarian. With insight from Renée Fleming, Susan Graham, and Jake Heggie, Flicka reveals how von Stade channels her passion into community activism and education, bringing music to underprivileged students and unhoused individuals. Flicka pays tribute to both her legendary voice and boundless generosity. The screening will be followed by a Q & A with von Stade and members of the film’s creative team.
$10 per guest
Presented in partnership with the Jarvis Conservatory.
Performers
Fredrica von Stade is a mezzo-soprano who made her debut with the Metropolitan Opera in 1970. Trained in the bel canto style, she is known for her roles in Rossini's The Barber of Seville and La Cenerentola. Made over sixty recordings, including complete operas, aria albums, symphonic works, solo recital programs, and popular crossover albums. She performed a wide range of musicals, from Show Boat to The Sound of Music to A Little Night Music.
Director Brian Staufenbiel is the creative director for Opera Parallèle, where he has directed and spearheaded the conceptual designs of the company’s productions since it was founded in 2010.
Venue
1711 Main Street, Napa
Utilizing a grant from the Jarvis family, the Conservatory began operation in downtown Napa in 1995, providing training and support for artists. The 220-seat Conservatory, described as a jewel of a theater and an acoustic marvel, is dedicated to serious art forms not often available in other places, and at the same time, art forms relating to the large Hispanic community of Napa.