ABOUT US
Mission
Ensemble Parallèle is a professional, non-profit organization that develops and performs contemporary chamber operas, engaging audiences in a compelling new culture of dramatic vocal works.
1. Produces annually one or more rarely performed, musically demanding major works and, with creative staging and reasonable ticket prices, attracts a full house and critical acclaim.
2. Provides a platform that brings together new talent and audiences through workshops, seminars, readings of new works and outreach performances.
3. Organizes and maintains the expertise, funding and partnerships necessary to achieve Its goals.
GOALS
1. Repertoire
Perform challenging works composed since the 20th and 21st Century that are relevant to our time.
- Perform our annual program and events in appropriate venues where audiences have an intimate experience of the singers, staging, and orchestra.
- Develop the core artistic team required to achieve high performance standards.
- Commission new orchestrations for chamber versions of important operas that retain the artistic integrity of the original works, but make them more accessible and vital.
2. Culture and Community
Be a driving force establishing a new culture engaging audiences with contemporary opera.
- Build an audience that draws on the diverse cultures of our area, recognizes the special qualities of our performances, regularly attends our productions, and participates in our development process.
- Provide year round opportunities to experience new works in development, including:
• Presenting ideas, trends, and practices that are changing operatic performance.
• Showcasing composers, performers, and directors who are contemporary opera trailblazers.
• Offering contemporary workshops, readings, and performances.
3. Organization
Build a professional staff and volunteer organization with the expertise and funding to support our goals.
- Support the staff and operations necessary to meet our goals and maintain a high standard of performance.
- Maintain our valued relationship with San Francisco Conservatory of Music as the home of Ensemble Parallèle.
- Develop a board of directors capable of raising the funds and with the advisory board, provide the volunteer expertise to guide and supplement staff efforts.
- Develop partnerships with parallel organizations to collaborate on projects; share in expenses and promotion; and to reach new audiences.
- Maintain financial and legal standards at the highest level of public accountability.