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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The Magic of Music for St. Valentine

St. Valentine has a different significance in many different countries and cultures. You can easily see that at Wikipedia if you want to know more. I am only bringing this up because Opera York produced 2 concerts around that time: One in The McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinberg, another in the famous Arts and…

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The 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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