Opera Atelier to Open Season with ‘Orpheus and Eurydice’

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Opera Atelier is set to open its 2023-24 season with the French 1774 version of Gluck’s “Orpheus and Eurydice.” The opera will be performed from Oct. 26 through Nov. 1 at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto. “Orpheus and Eurydice” will star Canadian tenor Colin Ainsworth as Orpheus, soprano Mireille Asselin as Eurydice, and soprano Anna-Julia David as Amour in her {…}

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Opera Atelier Launches ‘Come Fly With Us’ Crowdfunding Campaign

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Opera Atelier has launched a crowdfunding campaign “Come Fly With Us” to support the renovation of its Flying Machine. On its official crowdfunding campaign, the company noted that “A flying machine is an integral component of any 17th or 18th century opera/ballet. It serves as an important storytelling device that bridges heaven and earth and combines artistry with aeronautics. “Opera {…}

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Colin Ainsworth, Mireille Asselin, Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, Anna-Julia David Headline Opera Atelier’s 2023-24 Season

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Toronto’s Opera Atelier has announced its 2023-24 season which will feature two productions. First up is Gluck’s “Orpheus and Eurydice” starring Colin Ainsworth, Mireille Asselin, and Anna-Julia David. The work will be choreographed by Lajeunesse Zingg. “Few singers are able to sustain the extraordinary vocal range required of the tenor in the 1774 French version of ‘Orpheus and Eurydice,’” said {…}

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Opera Atelier to Close Season with Canadian Premiere of Handel’s ‘The Resurrection’

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On April 6, 2023, Opera Atelier will conclude its 2022-23 season with Händel’s “The Resurrection.” Held at Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, the performance marks the Canadian premiere of the work in a fully-staged production for a live audience. Conductor David Fallis will conduct Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, with the Artists of Atelier Ballet performing choreography by Founding {…}

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Opera Atelier to Open Season with Purcell’s ‘Dido and Aeneas’

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Opera Atelier is set to open its 2022-23 season with “Dido and Aeneas.” The production will be held at the Elgin Theatre on Oct 20, 22, and 23. Marshall Pynkoski, C.M., Founding Co-Artistic Director said,“We are thrilled to be returning to the Elgin Theatre, after a four-year absence, with Purcell’s extraordinary work, Dido and Aeneas. At roughly one-hour in length, {…}

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Meghan Lindsay, Colin Ainsworth, Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, Carla Huhtanen Headline Opera Atelier’s 2022-23 Season

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Opera Atelier has unveiled its 2022-23 season. The company will kick things off with Purcell’s “Dido and Aeneas.” The showcase will star Meghan Lindsay, Colin Ainsworth, Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, Melody Louledjian, Spencer Britten, Cynthia Akemi Smithers, and Danielle MacMillon. David Fallis conducts. “We are delighted to celebrate our return to the Elgin Theatre with Opera Atelier’s most internationally-acclaimed production of ‘Dido {…}

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Opera Atelier to Return to Live Performances with ‘All is Love’ Event

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Opera Atelier has announced that they are set to return to live performances with their upcoming concert, “All is Love.” This Valentine’s-themed event will be a fully-staged production, featuring works from Rameau, Charpentier, Renaldo Hahn, Debussy, Purcell, Locke, and Handel. The roster of artists is comprised of tenors Colin Ainsworth and Remy Mathieu; sopranos Mireille Asselin, Meghan Lindsay, Cynthia Smithers, {…}

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Opera Atelier Relaunches Digital Film ‘ Angel’

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On December 7, 2021, Opera Atelier relaunched its digital film “Angel.” Composer Edwin Huizinga’s commission comes in collaboration with Associate Composer/Assistant Conductor Christopher Bagan. The work’s first iteration was performed at the Royal Chapel in Versailles in 2017, where the company has been invited to participate in the official Canada 150 celebrations in France. Filmed and edited by Canadian filmmaker {…}

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Opera Atelier to Premiere New Film ‘Angel’

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On October 28, 2021, Opera Atelier will present the film premiere of “Angel.” Composer Edwin Huizinga’s commissioned work comes in association with OA Associate Composer/Associate Conductor Christopher Bagan. The first version of this work was presented in 2017 at the Royal Chapel in Versailles, where the company was invited to participate in the official Canada 150 celebrations in France. “Angel,” {…}

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Opera Atelier to Open Season with ‘Orpheus and Eurydice’

Opera Atelier Launches ‘Come Fly With Us’ Crowdfunding Campaign

Colin Ainsworth, Mireille Asselin, Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, Anna-Julia David Headline Opera Atelier’s 2023-24 Season

Opera Atelier to Close Season with Canadian Premiere of Handel’s ‘The Resurrection’

Opera Atelier to Open Season with Purcell’s ‘Dido and Aeneas’

Meghan Lindsay, Colin Ainsworth, Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, Carla Huhtanen Headline Opera Atelier’s 2022-23 Season

Opera Atelier to Return to Live Performances with ‘All is Love’ Event

Opera Atelier Relaunches Digital Film ‘ Angel’

Opera Atelier to Premiere New Film ‘Angel’