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REVIEW: CANOE brings mystical, operatic flair to Canada’s dark history
Through a minimalist aesthetic and a score that blends classical music with non-conventional elements, CANOE presents a deeply personal portrayal of two sisters grappling with the past.
REVIEW: Frog Song at Here for Now Theatre
While Frog Song doesn’t shy away from being an opera, it does provide an addition to the genre which is a bit more open and accessible to both kids and adults alike.
REVIEW: Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha at Volcano Theatre/TO Live/Luminato
Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha takes its well earned place in the operatic canon.
iPhoto caption: Photo by Michael Cooper
From ancient Pompeii to an iconic 1980s lesbian bar downtown Toronto, the Canadian Opera Company’s Pomegranate follows an epic love story of two young women in search of solace and self-acceptance.