Join CBC’s Brent Bambury for a fun, FREE, interactive, intimate, and discussion-based series that brings opera stars to bars, restaurants, and other informal locations across the Greater Toronto Area. Enjoy a drink and a bite to eat while learning about current COC productions from headlining performers and members of the creative team... and enter to win one of our fantastic prizes.
Location: Duke of York (39 Prince Arthur Ave.) or the Duke of Westminster (77 Adelaide St. W.); location varies Admission: FREE but early arrival to guarantee seating is recommended Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Program 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Check back frequently for updated information about confirmed guests and prizes!
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 – Love from Afar by Saariaho Location: The Cellar, Duke of York Confirmed guests include composer Kaija Saariaho, soprano Erin Wall (Clémence) and mezzo-soprano Krisztina Szabó (the Pilgrim) FREE but dinner reservations are recommended to guarantee seating: 416-964-2441
Download/view the Love from Afar colour flyer (PDF)
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 – The Tales of Hoffmann by Jacques Offenbach Location: Grand Hall, Duke of Westminster
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 – A Florentine Tragedy by Zemlinsky and Gianni Schicchi by Puccini Location: Grand Hall, Duke of Westminster
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 – Semele by Handel Location: Grand Hall, Duke of Westminster
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