Backstage at The Santa Fe Opera

A festive spirit prevails behind the scenes at The Santa Fe Opera, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this season. PSL went backstage and found elegant style and fashion.

Photography by Peter Ogilvie

Text: Jean Ross
Models: Katharine Denney Tabbytite (diva), Carmen Lodérus (patroness and production assistant), Marit Aagaard (diva’s assistant), and Michael Klemm (stage manager)
Photography Assistants: Sara Stathas, David Goldberg
Makeup/Hair Stylists: Liz Marshall, Carmen Woods
Wardrobe Stylist: Pat Peterson
Special Thanks: Joyce Idema, Paul Horpedahl, Mark Turner, Corinna Bohren, and The Santa Fe Opera.
All costumes courtesy of The Santa Fe Opera.

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This article appears in the December 2006 issue of Palm Springs Life

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