SFOG News:
The Santa Fe Opera Guild (SFOG) presents Opera in the Films of Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese featuring presenter Mark Tiarks 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 107 W. Barcelona Road in Santa Fe.
Dr. Bernadette Snider, the Guild’s President said, “We are pleased that Santa Fe Opera Guild favorite Mark Tiarks will kick off the first of our educational offerings for 2024. Mr. Tiarks brings a passion to his presentations and we can’t wait to hear how he explores the weaving of operatic scores in the films of Coppola and Scorsese; who are among the most well-loved cinematic intellectuals.”
Two of our greatest living film directors — Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola — have unique connections to the world of opera and have used excerpts from unfamiliar as well as famous works in the scores for the films. This survey looks at how these two cinema geniuses have found inspiration in operatic music, with plentiful video clips from films including The Godfather, Raging Bull, The Age of Innocence, Cape Fear, and Apocalypse Now.
The evening will conclude with a “Meet and Greet” in the lobby with Mr. Tiarks after his presentation.
This is not an activity of Unitarian Universalists of Santa Fe.
Mark Tiarks Bio
Mark Tiarks’ arts career includes serving as Director of Strategic Planning and Marketing for the Santa Fe Opera, General Director of Chicago Opera Theater, Producing Director of Chicago’s Court Theatre, and Artistic Administrator of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. He has won multiple national and state awards for his feature stories, performance reviews, and analytical articles on nonprofit governance in The Santa Fe New Mexican. (What hardly anyone knows about Mark: He is also a highly sought-after audience member for NBC late-night shows originating from Rockefeller Center.)
Registration for the Event
Registration for Opera in the Films of Coppola and Scorsese | https://bit.ly/3GF7O5e
The Santa Fe Opera Guild is one of the five Guilds of the Santa Fe Opera, whose mission is to support the work and goals of the Community Engagement Department of the Santa Fe Opera through volunteering, fundraising, and community activities. The Santa Fe Opera Guild (SFOG) is under the direction of an all-volunteer Board of Directors and is operated under the non-profit umbrella of The Guilds of the Santa Fe Opera, Inc., a 501c3.
Everything we do is with our members in mind. With the help of our dedicated volunteers, we offer both educational and social events throughout the year. Our events are designed for both the opera-curious and seasoned aficionados. We welcome everyone with an interest in opera and camaraderie to join us.
