Reed Johnson

Arts Reporter, Los Angeles Times

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Opera Pacific performed for decades in Orange County, up until last November.  During intermission on the final night of The Barber of Seville, the musicians were told it was all…

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Opera Pacific performed for decades in Orange County, up until last November.  During intermission on the final night of The Barber of Seville, the musicians were told it was all…

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