Toronto’s Opera Atelier presents a double bill: Charpentier’s Actéon and Rameau’s Pygmalion
Opera Atelier’s 2018 fall production Actéon & Pygmalion is a Greek mythology double feature presenting Charpentier’s rendering of Actéon and Rameau’s interpretation of Pygmalion. Premiering over 50 years apart in 1684 and 1748 respectively, both works are quintessential examples of early French opera and staple fare for Opera Atelier. This production branched out from the company’s usual wheelhouse by introducing Pygmalion with their first commissioned new work. Continue reading Review: Actéon and Pygmalion (Opera Atelier)→
Hadrian, on Stage at the COC in Toronto is one for the history books
The world premiere of Hadrian by Rufus Wainwright, currently being produced by the Canadian Opera Company, has nothing to do with a guy building a big wall. Since I really didn’t know anything else about Hadrian going into this performance, I had very few expectations plot-wise.
Being familiar with Wainwright’s singer-songwriter style, I had more expectations about the music. Still, I wasn’t sure how this would translate to the operatic form. It transpired that I was entranced by both the compelling story and the towering score. Continue reading Review: Hadrian (Canadian Opera Company)→
The performance is comprised of four short plays, each inspired by one of four tastes: Salty, bitter, savoury and sweet. Food and cooking are involved in each play in some way, and the dramas unfold in a kitchen at Ralph Thornton Centre.
Toronto’s Opera Atelier presents a double bill: Charpentier’s Actéon and Rameau’s Pygmalion
Cocktales with Maria is raunchy, provocative and explicit opera at its finest, played in Toronto