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Opus Pocus Ottawa Music Calendar
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Monday, 6 September 2010
Labor Day
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Where: St. Andrew's, Wellington and Kent
Monday, 6 September 2010
Time: 2:00 PM EST
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Saturday, 11 September 2010 (6 11 13 15 18 22 23 24 25 29 30)
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Where: Southam Hall, National Arts Centre
Saturday, 11 September 2010
Time: 8:00 PM EST
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Opera Lyra Ottawa
The tale of a ruthless princess and a young suitor bewitched by her beauty, separated only by the answers to three riddles. To those who fail, death; to the one who succeeds, the Princess Turandot. A young stranger, Calàf, takes the challenge and wins the hand of the Princess. In order to win her love as well, Calàf proposes his own riddle: if Turandot can discover his name before dawn, Calàf will forfeit his life. 'Nessun Dorma', one of the most famous tenor arias ever written, accompanies this sleepless night. At first light, Turandot confronts Calàf, who impetuously kisses her. Overcome by love, Turandot weeps and declares she knows his name, 'Amore' (love). Calàf, sure he has won her heart, reveals his true identity.
Southam Hall/NAC
All performances 8:00 PM / Sung in Italian with English and French surtitles.
Guest Conductor - Andreas Delfs
Director - Brian Deedrick
Turandot - Lori Phillips
Lori Phillips is widely acknowledged as one of the most innovative dramatic soprano voices in the opera industry. The New York Times has her praised as "impressive with formidable vocal power". The May 2010 issue of Opera News said: "Lori Phillips was a terrific Brünnhilde: her voice started out in excellent form and kept getting better, her clarion upper register sending chills down one's spine". This season she performs Turandot with the Portland Opera and Maddalena in Andrea Chenier with the Nashville Opera. Recent performances include Senta in Der Fliegende Holländer in concert with the Syracuse Symphony, Santuzza in Cavalleria Rusticana with Opéra de Québec and Turandot with Opera Carolina, Opera Birmingham and the Chattanooga Symphony.
Liù - Shu-Ying Li
In the space of a few seasons, the Chinese American soprano, Shu-Ying Li, has become the most sought after interpreter Puccini's Cio-cio-san in North America. Ms Li made her operatic debut as Madama Butterfly with Providence Opera in 2001. She sang the title role in the 2002 world premiere of Bun-Ching Lam's Wenji in New York and later at the Hong Kong International Arts Festival. She also sang the Princess in Tan Dun's new opera, Tea in Shanghai, returned to Hong Kong for Madama Butterfly and was the soprano soloist for the Beethoven 9th with the New York Choral Society.
Calàf - Richard Margison
Hailed for his ringing top notes and spine-tingling power, Canadian tenor Richard Margison is one of the most critically acclaimed singers on the international stage today. He performs regularly in many of the world's leading opera houses including the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, the Deutsche Oper Berlin, the San Francisco Opera, the Théâtre Royale de la Monnaie in Brussels, Covent Garden, the Sydney Opera and the Grand Teatro del Liceu in Barcelona. Richard has recently performed in COC's production of Turandot which the Toronto Star praised saying "Richard Margison [gave] a superbly confident rendition of 'Nessun dorma.' Few are the tenors who can walk easily in Luciano Pavarotti's footsteps in this aria. Toronto's Richard Margison happens to be one of them."
Timur - Peter Volpe
Peter Volpe continually receives critical and popular acclaim possessing a vast and ever-expanding repertoire of over 80 roles in 6 languages. Of a recent portrayal as Prince Gremin in Eugene Onegin, Opera News said "he managed to create in his single aria and scene an impressive dignity. His full-bodied bass and great candor of tone, together with his intelligent interpretation, won him a well-deserved ovation." In the 2009-2010 season and beyond, engagements include Idraote in Rossini's Armida at the Metropolitan Opera, Commendatore in Don Giovanni at Palm Beach Opera and Opera New Jersey, Timur in Turandot at Arizona Opera, Mephistopheles in Faust at Opera New Jersey and several productions at Arena di Verona in Italy including Aida, Turandot, Carmen and Il Trovatore.
Opera Lyra Ottawa Chorus
National Arts Centre Orchestra
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Monday, 13 September 2010 (6 11 13 15 18 22 23 24 25 29 30)
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Where: Southam Hall, National Arts Centre
Monday, 13 September 2010
Time: 8:00 PM EST
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Opera Lyra Ottawa
The tale of a ruthless princess and a young suitor bewitched by her beauty, separated only by the answers to three riddles. To those who fail, death; to the one who succeeds, the Princess Turandot. A young stranger, Calàf, takes the challenge and wins the hand of the Princess. In order to win her love as well, Calàf proposes his own riddle: if Turandot can discover his name before dawn, Calàf will forfeit his life. 'Nessun Dorma', one of the most famous tenor arias ever written, accompanies this sleepless night. At first light, Turandot confronts Calàf, who impetuously kisses her. Overcome by love, Turandot weeps and declares she knows his name, 'Amore' (love). Calàf, sure he has won her heart, reveals his true identity.
Southam Hall/NAC
All performances 8:00 PM / Sung in Italian with English and French surtitles.
Guest Conductor - Andreas Delfs
Director - Brian Deedrick
Turandot - Lori Phillips
Lori Phillips is widely acknowledged as one of the most innovative dramatic soprano voices in the opera industry. The New York Times has her praised as "impressive with formidable vocal power". The May 2010 issue of Opera News said: "Lori Phillips was a terrific Brünnhilde: her voice started out in excellent form and kept getting better, her clarion upper register sending chills down one's spine". This season she performs Turandot with the Portland Opera and Maddalena in Andrea Chenier with the Nashville Opera. Recent performances include Senta in Der Fliegende Holländer in concert with the Syracuse Symphony, Santuzza in Cavalleria Rusticana with Opéra de Québec and Turandot with Opera Carolina, Opera Birmingham and the Chattanooga Symphony.
Liù - Shu-Ying Li
In the space of a few seasons, the Chinese American soprano, Shu-Ying Li, has become the most sought after interpreter Puccini's Cio-cio-san in North America. Ms Li made her operatic debut as Madama Butterfly with Providence Opera in 2001. She sang the title role in the 2002 world premiere of Bun-Ching Lam's Wenji in New York and later at the Hong Kong International Arts Festival. She also sang the Princess in Tan Dun's new opera, Tea in Shanghai, returned to Hong Kong for Madama Butterfly and was the soprano soloist for the Beethoven 9th with the New York Choral Society.
Calàf - Richard Margison
Hailed for his ringing top notes and spine-tingling power, Canadian tenor Richard Margison is one of the most critically acclaimed singers on the international stage today. He performs regularly in many of the world's leading opera houses including the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, the Deutsche Oper Berlin, the San Francisco Opera, the Théâtre Royale de la Monnaie in Brussels, Covent Garden, the Sydney Opera and the Grand Teatro del Liceu in Barcelona. Richard has recently performed in COC's production of Turandot which the Toronto Star praised saying "Richard Margison [gave] a superbly confident rendition of 'Nessun dorma.' Few are the tenors who can walk easily in Luciano Pavarotti's footsteps in this aria. Toronto's Richard Margison happens to be one of them."
Timur - Peter Volpe
Peter Volpe continually receives critical and popular acclaim possessing a vast and ever-expanding repertoire of over 80 roles in 6 languages. Of a recent portrayal as Prince Gremin in Eugene Onegin, Opera News said "he managed to create in his single aria and scene an impressive dignity. His full-bodied bass and great candor of tone, together with his intelligent interpretation, won him a well-deserved ovation." In the 2009-2010 season and beyond, engagements include Idraote in Rossini's Armida at the Metropolitan Opera, Commendatore in Don Giovanni at Palm Beach Opera and Opera New Jersey, Timur in Turandot at Arizona Opera, Mephistopheles in Faust at Opera New Jersey and several productions at Arena di Verona in Italy including Aida, Turandot, Carmen and Il Trovatore.
Opera Lyra Ottawa Chorus
National Arts Centre Orchestra
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Wednesday, 15 September 2010 (6 11 13 15 18 22 23 24 25 29 30)
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Where: Southam Hall, National Arts Centre
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
Time: 8:00 PM EST
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Opera Lyra Ottawa
The tale of a ruthless princess and a young suitor bewitched by her beauty, separated only by the answers to three riddles. To those who fail, death; to the one who succeeds, the Princess Turandot. A young stranger, Calàf, takes the challenge and wins the hand of the Princess. In order to win her love as well, Calàf proposes his own riddle: if Turandot can discover his name before dawn, Calàf will forfeit his life. 'Nessun Dorma', one of the most famous tenor arias ever written, accompanies this sleepless night. At first light, Turandot confronts Calàf, who impetuously kisses her. Overcome by love, Turandot weeps and declares she knows his name, 'Amore' (love). Calàf, sure he has won her heart, reveals his true identity.
Southam Hall/NAC
All performances 8:00 PM / Sung in Italian with English and French surtitles.
Guest Conductor - Andreas Delfs
Director - Brian Deedrick
Turandot - Lori Phillips
Lori Phillips is widely acknowledged as one of the most innovative dramatic soprano voices in the opera industry. The New York Times has her praised as "impressive with formidable vocal power". The May 2010 issue of Opera News said: "Lori Phillips was a terrific Brünnhilde: her voice started out in excellent form and kept getting better, her clarion upper register sending chills down one's spine". This season she performs Turandot with the Portland Opera and Maddalena in Andrea Chenier with the Nashville Opera. Recent performances include Senta in Der Fliegende Holländer in concert with the Syracuse Symphony, Santuzza in Cavalleria Rusticana with Opéra de Québec and Turandot with Opera Carolina, Opera Birmingham and the Chattanooga Symphony.
Liù - Shu-Ying Li
In the space of a few seasons, the Chinese American soprano, Shu-Ying Li, has become the most sought after interpreter Puccini's Cio-cio-san in North America. Ms Li made her operatic debut as Madama Butterfly with Providence Opera in 2001. She sang the title role in the 2002 world premiere of Bun-Ching Lam's Wenji in New York and later at the Hong Kong International Arts Festival. She also sang the Princess in Tan Dun's new opera, Tea in Shanghai, returned to Hong Kong for Madama Butterfly and was the soprano soloist for the Beethoven 9th with the New York Choral Society.
Calàf - Richard Margison
Hailed for his ringing top notes and spine-tingling power, Canadian tenor Richard Margison is one of the most critically acclaimed singers on the international stage today. He performs regularly in many of the world's leading opera houses including the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, the Deutsche Oper Berlin, the San Francisco Opera, the Théâtre Royale de la Monnaie in Brussels, Covent Garden, the Sydney Opera and the Grand Teatro del Liceu in Barcelona. Richard has recently performed in COC's production of Turandot which the Toronto Star praised saying "Richard Margison [gave] a superbly confident rendition of 'Nessun dorma.' Few are the tenors who can walk easily in Luciano Pavarotti's footsteps in this aria. Toronto's Richard Margison happens to be one of them."
Timur - Peter Volpe
Peter Volpe continually receives critical and popular acclaim possessing a vast and ever-expanding repertoire of over 80 roles in 6 languages. Of a recent portrayal as Prince Gremin in Eugene Onegin, Opera News said "he managed to create in his single aria and scene an impressive dignity. His full-bodied bass and great candor of tone, together with his intelligent interpretation, won him a well-deserved ovation." In the 2009-2010 season and beyond, engagements include Idraote in Rossini's Armida at the Metropolitan Opera, Commendatore in Don Giovanni at Palm Beach Opera and Opera New Jersey, Timur in Turandot at Arizona Opera, Mephistopheles in Faust at Opera New Jersey and several productions at Arena di Verona in Italy including Aida, Turandot, Carmen and Il Trovatore.
Opera Lyra Ottawa Chorus
National Arts Centre Orchestra
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Saturday, 18 September 2010 (6 11 13 15 18 22 23 24 25 29 30)
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Where: Southam Hall, National Arts Centre
Saturday, 18 September 2010
Time: 8:00 PM EST
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Opera Lyra Ottawa
The tale of a ruthless princess and a young suitor bewitched by her beauty, separated only by the answers to three riddles. To those who fail, death; to the one who succeeds, the Princess Turandot. A young stranger, Calàf, takes the challenge and wins the hand of the Princess. In order to win her love as well, Calàf proposes his own riddle: if Turandot can discover his name before dawn, Calàf will forfeit his life. 'Nessun Dorma', one of the most famous tenor arias ever written, accompanies this sleepless night. At first light, Turandot confronts Calàf, who impetuously kisses her. Overcome by love, Turandot weeps and declares she knows his name, 'Amore' (love). Calàf, sure he has won her heart, reveals his true identity.
Southam Hall/NAC
All performances 8:00 PM / Sung in Italian with English and French surtitles.
Guest Conductor - Andreas Delfs
Director - Brian Deedrick
Turandot - Lori Phillips
Lori Phillips is widely acknowledged as one of the most innovative dramatic soprano voices in the opera industry. The New York Times has her praised as "impressive with formidable vocal power". The May 2010 issue of Opera News said: "Lori Phillips was a terrific Brünnhilde: her voice started out in excellent form and kept getting better, her clarion upper register sending chills down one's spine". This season she performs Turandot with the Portland Opera and Maddalena in Andrea Chenier with the Nashville Opera. Recent performances include Senta in Der Fliegende Holländer in concert with the Syracuse Symphony, Santuzza in Cavalleria Rusticana with Opéra de Québec and Turandot with Opera Carolina, Opera Birmingham and the Chattanooga Symphony.
Liù - Shu-Ying Li
In the space of a few seasons, the Chinese American soprano, Shu-Ying Li, has become the most sought after interpreter Puccini's Cio-cio-san in North America. Ms Li made her operatic debut as Madama Butterfly with Providence Opera in 2001. She sang the title role in the 2002 world premiere of Bun-Ching Lam's Wenji in New York and later at the Hong Kong International Arts Festival. She also sang the Princess in Tan Dun's new opera, Tea in Shanghai, returned to Hong Kong for Madama Butterfly and was the soprano soloist for the Beethoven 9th with the New York Choral Society.
Calàf - Richard Margison
Hailed for his ringing top notes and spine-tingling power, Canadian tenor Richard Margison is one of the most critically acclaimed singers on the international stage today. He performs regularly in many of the world's leading opera houses including the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, the Deutsche Oper Berlin, the San Francisco Opera, the Théâtre Royale de la Monnaie in Brussels, Covent Garden, the Sydney Opera and the Grand Teatro del Liceu in Barcelona. Richard has recently performed in COC's production of Turandot which the Toronto Star praised saying "Richard Margison [gave] a superbly confident rendition of 'Nessun dorma.' Few are the tenors who can walk easily in Luciano Pavarotti's footsteps in this aria. Toronto's Richard Margison happens to be one of them."
Timur - Peter Volpe
Peter Volpe continually receives critical and popular acclaim possessing a vast and ever-expanding repertoire of over 80 roles in 6 languages. Of a recent portrayal as Prince Gremin in Eugene Onegin, Opera News said "he managed to create in his single aria and scene an impressive dignity. His full-bodied bass and great candor of tone, together with his intelligent interpretation, won him a well-deserved ovation." In the 2009-2010 season and beyond, engagements include Idraote in Rossini's Armida at the Metropolitan Opera, Commendatore in Don Giovanni at Palm Beach Opera and Opera New Jersey, Timur in Turandot at Arizona Opera, Mephistopheles in Faust at Opera New Jersey and several productions at Arena di Verona in Italy including Aida, Turandot, Carmen and Il Trovatore.
Opera Lyra Ottawa Chorus
National Arts Centre Orchestra
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Wednesday, 22 September 2010 (6 11 13 15 18 22 23 24 25 29 30)
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Where: Southam Hall, National Arts Centre
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
Time: 8:00 PM EST
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Thursday, 23 September 2010 (6 11 13 15 18 22 23 24 25 29 30)
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Where: Rideau Chapel, National Gallery of Canada
Thursday, 23 September 2010
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Featuring
* Escher Quartet
* MOZART String Quartet No. 20 in D major, K. 499, "Hoffmeister"
* HAYDN String Quartet No. 35 in D minor, Op. 42
Mozart's "Hoffmeister" Quartet skilfully blends gaiety, ingenuity, and profundity with elegance and style, while its nickname honours Franz Anton Hoffmeister, the composer's friend, sometime benefactor, and noted Viennese publisher. Haydn's compact Opus 42 quartet, published in the same year of 1786, unfolds from an Andante marked "innocente," lingers over a lyrical Adagio, and ends with all forces dashing "presto" to a spirited conclusion.
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Friday, 24 September 2010 (6 11 13 15 18 22 23 24 25 29 30)
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Where: Rideau Chapel, National Gallery of Canada
Friday, 24 September 2010
Time: 12:00 PM EST
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Featuring
* Escher Quartet
* HAYDN String Quartet No. 30 in E-flat major, Op. 33, No. 2, "Joke"
* MOZART String Quartet No. 19 in C major, K. 465, "Dissonance"
The rich mutual influences between Haydn and Mozart reached their zenith in the string quartet form. Haydn was the recognized inventor and master of the genre, and Mozart his worthy successor. In homage, Mozart dedicated a set of six quartets to "Papa" Haydn, and K. 465 is the last. The "Dissonance" set tongues wagging in Vienna because of its daring opening measures. As for the "Joke," Haydn had fun in the last movement of this quartet, teasing listeners with long pauses and false endings.
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Where: Southam Hall, National Arts Centre
Friday, 24 September 2010
Time: 8:00 PM EST
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Saturday, 25 September 2010 (6 11 13 15 18 22 23 24 25 29 30)
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Where: Shenkman Arts Centre
Saturday, 25 September 2010
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Further information: 613-580-2700
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Saturday, 25 September 2010
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Where: Southam Hall, National Arts Centre
Saturday, 25 September 2010
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Event Title: National Capital Concert Band with the Ottawa Police Male Chorus and the York Regional Police York Regional Police Choru
Saturday, 25 September 2010
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Saturday, September 25th, 7:30 p.m. National Capital Concert Band in joint
concert with the Ottawa Police Male Chorus and the York Regional Police
Chorus on the occasion of the Police and Peace Officers' Memorial Weekend.
Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. (at O'Connor). Tickets
available at the door $10. www.nccb.ca
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Wednesday, 29 September 2010 (6 11 13 15 18 22 23 24 25 29 30)
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Where: Southam Hall, National Arts Centre
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Time: 8:00 PM EST
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Thursday, 30 September 2010 (6 11 13 15 18 22 23 24 25 29 30)
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Where: Southam Hall, National Arts Centre
Thursday, 30 September 2010
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Mozart's Triple Crown
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