Written on Skin: Read like Poetry
Written on Skin, an opera by British composer George Benjamin, premiered in 2012 in France and later at the Royal Opera House in 2013. This modern take on the operatic form [read on]
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Jesus Christ: The Exorcist Is A New Spin On An Old Story
Neal Morse’s progressive rock musical brings a new approach to an oft-told story.
Sarah Brightman Soars High On ‘Hymn’
Famed soprano Sarah Brightman’s newest album ‘Hymn’ is the perfect soundtrack to your winter wonderland.
Review : Das Rheingold
You probably know the Bugs Bunny classic, “Kill the Wabbit.” That one’s not from Das Rheingold. It’s from Ride of the Valkyries, another part of [read on]
La Porte Stays Closed and Resonates
Two talented performers and simple, intimate staging pack a meaningful punch
La Porte: An Intimate Pagan Ritual
Ghislaine Deschambault and Huizi Wang talk about La Porte, an opera being performed in June in Montreal.
Chagall: Colour and Music at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
The biggest exhibition of Chagall ever to take place in Canada is at the Fine Arts museum. Find out about it here.
Carmélites : La force de ne plus avoir peur
En ces jours frisquets où la déprime nous guette tout au long de l’hiver il est bon d’égayer nos esprits en se permettant des sorties culturelles. À titre de [read on]
The Trials of Patricia Isasa : Autocracy Destroys Both Then and Now
Powerful opera looks at the Argentinian Junta and its abuses through the trial of one young woman in her youth and now.
Opera de Montréal Announces Another Brick in the Wall
Photo gallery of Roger Water’s and the Opera de Montréal announcing Another Brick in the Wall : The Opera.
Jealousy, Lies, and Murder: Otello
Opera at Place des Arts has the drama of the Shakespeare original.
Elektra: A Timeless Tragedy
L’Opera de Montréal does justice to timeless mtyh of Elektra myth with powerful performance of Strauss’ adaptation.
It Ends Once the Little Women Sing at Opera McGill
Popular children’s book turned into opera by students at Schulich.
Madame Butterfly : That Old Opera!
The story is a familiar one of love and betrayal, but it has plenty to keep an opera noob interested.
Review: OSM Performs Bizet’s Carmen
Nagano leads the OSM and a group of performers in Carmen, but the adaptation to the space needs better logistical considerations.
NDG Arts Week : Won’t You Be Our Neighbour?
NDG residents’ diverse talents showcased in week long festival.
Richness of Texture and Streamlined Appeal: Actéon at Victoria Hall
Before it transforms, catch Acteon in Westmount performed by the Compagnie Baroque Mont-Royal