Opera Revue to Present Opera and Burlesque Show ‘Debauchery at the Dakota’

By Afton Wooten

The Toronto-based opera company, Opera Revue, combines opera and burlesque in its upcoming “Debauchery at the Dakota.”

The Valentine’s Day program will feature selections from R. Strauss to Weill to Elvis. Soloists include soprano Danie Friesen and baritone Alexander Hajek. Claire Elise Harris will join them on piano. Each vocal selection will be paired with a “mixed-gender” troupe of burlesque dancers, including local burlesque choreographer A’Slayna von Hunt.

Opera lovers will enjoy familiar pieces, such as the “Toreador Song” from Bizet’s “Carmen” and ‘The Dance of the Seven Veils’ from R. Strauss’ “Salome.”

The event will take place on Feb. 11 at 7 pm at the Dakota Tavern in Toronto.

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