The International José Cura ConneXion
About The ConneXion
The José Cura International Connexion began on September 30th 1996. Some UK opera fans had been so impressed with José’s early performances in 1995 in London that they backed Jane Austin’s proposal to start a fan club. When the negotiations were completed José became the President of the Club.
A network of friendships and contacts has thus been built up over the years. The membership changes from year to year but has recently steadied at about 100. Several of the original members are still active and some newer members have taken an active role in the events of the club. We have members in Japan, Canada, USA, Australia and Europe.
Chairperson: Jean Winyard
Secretary: Marlene Houghton
Webmaster: Sandra Ott
When you have completed the application form, send it with the Subscription fee (part of a year is pro rata) to our Marlene Houghton, Membership Secretary.
Don´t forget to tell us whether or not you want your details shared.
After we received your membership-form we will sent you an e-mail with your membership-number and the password to access the members-only-page.
The ConneXion is a unique family of José Cura aficionados and lovers of opera in all its aspects. We can be found at all the performances of José and at other operatic events as well.
Vienna: in the café or inside front entrance. We meet later at the Stage Door.
Zuerich: in front of the Opernhaus if it is fine or on the first level inside. We meet later at the Stage Door.
A network of friendships and contacts has thus been built up over the years. The membership changes from year to year but has recently steadied at about 100. Several of the original members are still active and some newer members have taken an active role in the events of the club. We have members in Japan, Canada, USA, Australia and Europe.
Chairperson: Jean Winyard
Secretary: Marlene Houghton
Webmaster: Sandra Ott
Membership
To join fill in the membership-form online or download the Application form. If you have difficulty downloading the form contact Marlene Houghton, Membership SecretaryWhen you have completed the application form, send it with the Subscription fee (part of a year is pro rata) to our Marlene Houghton, Membership Secretary.
Don´t forget to tell us whether or not you want your details shared.
After we received your membership-form we will sent you an e-mail with your membership-number and the password to access the members-only-page.
We provide
- A broadsheet 3 times a year by e-mail or post.
- Two issues of photographs annually
- Details of other members (who wish it) so you may contact them.
- Annual printed journal of the events of the past year
- Invitation to an exclusive Annual Lunch or Dinner
We aim
- To keep members informed.
- To tell other members about experiences at live performances by sharing photos or writing reports.
- To help members to meet together at performances.
- To enjoy social occasions around the time of performances.
- To share information on travel, hotels, purchase of tickets, etc..
The ConneXion is a unique family of José Cura aficionados and lovers of opera in all its aspects. We can be found at all the performances of José and at other operatic events as well.
We meet before/after performances:
Covent Garden: outside the shop or at the bottom of the escalator to the Amphitheatre in the Champagne Bar. We meet later at the Stage Door.Vienna: in the café or inside front entrance. We meet later at the Stage Door.
Zuerich: in front of the Opernhaus if it is fine or on the first level inside. We meet later at the Stage Door.