October Cinballera Salon - Songs of Autumn

On October 20, the 3rd Monday of the month, joins us at the Villa Montezuma for the October Cinballera Salon - Songs of Autumn! 

One evening each month, Cinballera hosts its own monthly opera night, Cinballera Salon: Opera at the Villa! We're collaborating with the historic Villa Montezuma Museum at 1925 K Street, San Diego in the historic Sherman Heights Historic District. October is the eighth month during year 2 of Cinballera Salon: Opera at the Villa!

This month's theme is Songs of Autumn. October is the first full month of fall! That's just the beginning of this most mysterious, sentimental season, a time of memories, shadows, falling leaves, and spiritualism. We'll be singing all about Fall, Automne, Herbst, Autunno, and however else you describe the autumnal season in a foreign language. You'll hear a diverse selection of art songs and opera excerpts, all with a melancholy, moody theme.

We call this series Cinballera Salon because it is a loving tribute to the musical salons of years past, when friends would gather in lovely parlor to enjoy sharing music for an evening. Music on the program will include opera arias, art songs, and other classical vocal music, performed by talented operatic singers from throughout the region. There is a special emphasis on duets, trios, and other ensembles, to recreate opera scenes in an intimate setting.

In keeping with this mansion's gracious history, we encourage our guests to use this as an excuse to dress up for an evening out! Gentlemen, dust off your favorite suit and tie, and ladies, here's a chance to wear that dress and hat you've been saving! For October, the dress code is autumn fashion, focusing on leaves and fall colors.

Join us for this vocal autumn celebration!