Verdi in search of ….

Verdi in search of ……
After “Die Fledermaus” had flown the coup, having been favorably regarded as a concert instead of a full production, the search for who was going to perform in Opera York’s next spring production of Rigoletto was at hand. Not an easy task since the performing arts are trying to make a full recovery from the slow times of the pandemic. There is a copious amount of uncertainty in the field. But Opera York can always rely on some of its friends. Everyone who has worked with this company happily comes back, if possible. Thus, I heard that Andrew Tees is coming back as Rigoletto. He is a favorite of mine.

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Art inspires Art

To understand Canada one has to visit the McMichael Art Gallery www.mcmichael.com or McMichael Canadian Art Collection(-as it is known now) in Kleinberg and please, bring some time. It is not only an art gallery and an education center for the subject of Canadian art, it is also an event center. Opera York is honoured…

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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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