Opera Revue has announced its newest parody, “A Theme Song for the Loblaws Boycott: Les MisérLoblaws.” “Les MisérLoblaws” is an operatic parody set to the tune of “At the End of the Day” from “Les Miserables.” Performers include Danie Friesen, Claire Elise Harris, Gregory Finney, and Alexander Hajek, who also served as lyricist. Michael McKenzie is the audio engineer. The {…}
The Opera Revue is heading on tour this October. From Oct. 19 – Nov. 19, 2023, the company will take its gala, “Ruckus! On the Road” through Peterborough, Barrie, Fort Erie, Windsor, and Picton. “Ruckus! On the Road” features classic opera arias and ensembles portrayed in non-traditional and even irreverent ways with the intention of introducing classic opera to new {…}
On July 2, 2023, Canadian company Opera Revue will continue its run of “Ontario Place For(d) All.” This new parody, with lyrics by Alexander Hajek, is set to the duet “Crudel! Perche Finora” from “The Marriage of Figaro.” It is performed by Hajek, along with Danie Friesen, and Claire Elise Harris, who also provides piano accompaniment. The work lampoons the {…}
Toronto-based group Opera Revue has just released a comedic take on one of the key issues in the city’s mayoral election—the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). Known as the “Toronto Transit Comedy,” the parody features music from Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” and lyrics by Alexander Hajek. The performance, which includes such artists as baritone Alexander Hajek, soprano Danie Friesen, and {…}
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 {…}