[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Page 1827]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                               PORTOPERA

 Mr. KING. Mr. President, I am delighted to congratulate 
PORTopera on its 20th anniversary season.
  Since its opening performance of ``Carmen'' in the summer of 1995, 
PORTopera has been a pillar of Maine's artisan community and inspired 
countless young musicians and performing artists to pursue their 
passion for the opera. Over the years it has brought some of the 
world's greatest stars and most highly acclaimed productions to Maine 
audiences and played an invaluable role in enriching our communities.
  PORTopera's dedication to excellence has been recognized around the 
country earning praise in Opera News for its 2012 production of 
``Madama Butterfly'' and the Boston Globe for ``Le Nozze di Figaro'' in 
2001. Furthermore, PORTopera's educational outreach initiatives such as 
the young artists programs and the opera-in-school program with the 
University of Maine have provided future generations of singers a place 
to hone their skills and learn from some of opera's greatest figures.
  As Maine's artistic community continues to grow, I am pleased to 
recognize PORTopera for its leadership and tremendous accomplishments. 
Congratulations and thank you.

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