Michael König and Gun-Brit Barkmin
A Scene from COC's Production of
'A Florentine Tragedy'
Photo by Michael Cooper
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Tuesday May 14, 2012

I'll be attending The COC's Ensemble Studio's presentation of 'Semele'. Mireille Asselin and Ambur Braid share the title role.

Sunday May 13, 2012

Review of 'Romantic Blockbusters' from Orchestra London's Masterworks Series May 2012 added …

The charge in the air was obvious from the moment the orchestra opened in tandem with pianist Jan Lisiecki …

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Tuesday May 8, 2012

Review of 'Tribute to the Jazz Greats' from Orchestra London's Pops Series May 2012 added …

There was a charge in the air from the instant the orchestra began playing. There was good reason for it. The musicians knew they'd be working with some exceptional players …

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Monday May 7, 2012

Review of Canadian Opera Company's Double Bill, ' A Florentine Tragedy' and 'Gianni Schicchi' added …

Musically, Alexander Zemlinsky's music for a 'A Florentine Tragedy' and Giacomo Puccini's work 'Gianni Schicchi' are polar opposites …

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Thursday May 3, 2012

Review of 'Father and Son' from the Orchestra London's Cathedral Series May 2012 added …

The interpretation of the 'Overture from Don Giovanni' emphasized its dark qualities. Under the leadership of Jeanne Lamon the passage that followed the opening chords had a particularly ominous feel …

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Saturday April 28, 2012

Review of Orchestra London's Red Hot Weekends performance with The Jim Cuddy Band added …

It's always a good sign when the rhythm section is hot, especially when it's noticeable before anyone starts singing. It means there's energy in the air …

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Recent Features

Opera Atelier's 2012 - 2013 Season

The Canadian Opera Company's 2012 - 2013 Season

'A Florentine Tragedy/Gianni Schicchi'
Canadian Opera Company's Trailer
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Overture from 'Alcina'
A Graphic Video Presentation
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Conductor William Christie Interview
Fleshing out the Music of Henry Purcell
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Sample Pages from 'Alcina'

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