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By: Curtis Sindrey – The Canadian Opera Company’s production of “Roméo et Juliette” in Toronto is a breathtaking testament to the power of storytelling through music and theatre, as it delivers an emotionally resonant experience that captivates from start to finish. Under the direction of a visionary team including conductor Yves Abel, and director Amy Lane, the … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – The Canadian Opera Company’s production of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts was a truly mesmerizing experience that masterfully combined compelling storytelling, exquisite vocal performances, and innovative choreography. Under the brilliant direction of conductor Speranza Scappucci, this rendition brought new vitality to the timeless Russian classic, with … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – The Canadian Opera Company’s new production of Fidelio is a vivid reminder that history is bound to repeat itself. Relevant as it was when it was written by Beethoven 200 years ago as it is in our politically divided modern age, Fidelio tells the story of Leonore, who, under suspicion that her husband … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – Getting married can be stressful. Figuring out the venue. Choosing the flowers. Finalizing the guest list. It can all be a bit much. Now imagine a count is trying to romance your fiancé on the eve of your wedding and you have the Canadian Opera Company’s (COC) new production of “The Marriage of … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – Canadian Opera Company’s new production of “Carmen” is everything you want in a story. Love, Drama, Heartbreak, and Bull-Fighting. Led by American mezzo soprano heavyweight J’Nai Bridges in the titular role, “Carmen” tells the story of the title character, who is her own person but lives in a world dominated by the men … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – It’s the classic love story. Boy sees a photo of a girl. Falls in love instantly. And immediately goes on a Lord of the Rings-worthy journey to rescue his true love. Canadian Opera Company’s new production of the Mozart classic “The Magic Flute” is a very charming fairy tale that shows that true … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – Canadian Opera Company’s new production “La Traviata” is a captivating, yet heartbreaking story about doomed true love and the ugliness of society. The story follows Violetta Valéry, a Parisian courtesan and charismatic party host, as she enjoys a bougie lifestyle throwing countless extravagant parties in the fanciest of rooms (think elaborate chandeliers, fine wallpaper, and … Continue reading
By: Staff – In the face of one of the worst professional gender imbalances in the country, Canada’s leading producer of contemporary opera Tapestry Opera is launching an innovative multi-year opportunity titled Women in Musical Leadership, a full-time professional fellowship to advance six talented female-identifying and non-binary music directors and conductors and richly expand the … Continue reading
By: Staff – Tapestry Opera’s experimental series TAP:EX radically pushes the boundaries and intersections of opera combining genres such as punk rock, film, Persian classical music, physical theatre, turntablism and hip hop. The fifth installment of the series, TAP:EX Augmented Opera, in association with Vancouver’s re:Naissance Opera, takes over Sidewalk Labs’ experimental workspace – a … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – The Canadian Opera Company’s (COC) annual Operanation fundraiser event took place at the Four Seasons Centre last week (May 16) for one of Toronto’s most highly anticipated social events. With 100 per cent of the evening’s proceeds going towards the COC’s Ensemble Studio, the nation’s premier training program for young Canadian opera artists, guests … Continue reading
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