Posts Tagged ‘Arts’
REVIEW by Leslie Barcza
MAGIC FLUTE OPERA YORK Opera York’s Magic Flute Posted on March 6, 2023 by barczablog It was worth the drive to Richmond Hill yesterday to see Opera York’s production of The Magic Flute, their first in-person return to the stage since the pandemic. While Friday night’s snow-storm likely reduced attendance, Sunday’s matinee was sold out. Opera…
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…that most of the revered composers attributed their gifts to the grace of God? They felt that without divine inspiration from a higher power their work could not and would not exist. They also felt that they owed it to the Creator to work hard at it as best they could. Beethoven said: “What will…
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In my last blog post I wrote how art inspires artists. Let us shine a light on what it is or can be. Between Aristotle and Andy Warhol, and outside of that perimeter, there are thousands of explanations and examples. Many of them speak of how it comes about, few say what they think it…
Read MoreThe Magic Flute’s humble beginnings
It started as a request for a little ditty for a theatre company Mozart had become involved in . An entertaining piece was wanted that would drive audiences into the theatre and give members of the troupe an outlet for their talents. A singspiel was the ideal choice: some singing, some telling text, that would…
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