For Episode 10, the “Cancellitis” edition, we welcome back opera journalist Joseph So as well as Opera Canada editor, Wayne Gooding. Joining us for the first time is Alia Rosenstock, Associate Artist Manager with Dean Artists Management. Gianmarco Segato, the COC’s Adult Programs Manager is your host.
Recently, Antonio Pappano, Music Director of Royal Opera in London, made some controversial statements regarding the high number of cancellations among the current crop of opera stars, which inspired a flurry of high-profile commentary on various classical music blogs like Norman Lebrecht's Slipped Disc. Our panel gives their take on “Cancelgate” as well as the myriad of other issues facing the opera world that the discussion brought to the forefront. (At 02:08) We also analyze the COC and Metropolitan Opera's new co-production of Parsifal, both from an HD, and live point of view (at 21:45) and finally, deal with the Met's General Director Peter Gelb’s assertion that the HD transmissions are “cannibalizing” his own live audience. (At 30:15)
Are you out there listening? Do you like our new introduction? What would you like us to talk about next? Let us know by sending us your ideas/comments by commenting here, on Facebook, Twitter or by e-mail (community@coc.ca).
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We're welcoming spring to the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre with two world premieres of Canadian compositions, a silver anniversary celebration of dance, and concerts from young, rising talent. You won't want to miss any of April's diverse performances in the Free Concert Series. Here are some highlights.
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Enjoy a little Lucia di Lammermoor on Thursday April 4, 2013, when four graduates of the COC Ensemble Studio perform selections from Donizetti's bel canto classic. This free event takes place at 12:15 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. at the Waterfall Stage in First Canadian Place, hosted by CBC Radio's Brent Bambury and featuring Peter Barrett, Teiya Kasahara, Adam Luther and Christopher Mokrzewski. Join us as Brent and our performers chat about the beauty of Lucia di Lammermoor, and perform some samples from the dazzling opera.
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Sara Fulgoni in the COC production of Bluebeard's Castle. Photo: Michael Cooper © 2001