Thursday, March 8, 2012

Canadian Opera Company News



Next month the Canadian Opera Company will feature a double bill of A Florentine Tragedy and Gianni Schicchi.  Both are new productions and A Florentine Tragedy is a Canadian premiere.  Both works are also directed by legendary soprano-turned-director Catherine Malfitano, and feature acclaimed bass-baritone Alan Held, in his COC debut.  This double bill begins April 26th and runs on various dates until May 25th.  


The operas were written one year apart, and are each is set in Florence.  In fact, not only are they both set in Florence, they are both set in the same palazzo, but in different time periods.   These are both exciting new shows for the Toronto Opera lover.


Check out the set and costume designs details, available online, here.  Tickets for the COC have never been more affordable, so if you are an opera fan, or just want to try something new click here for ticket deals to these and all other COC 2012 productions.  


Also check out this sound bite from Gianni Schicchi's, guarantee you'll recognize Il trittico.

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