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Handel's most sensuous opera unfolds amidst Zhang Huan's astonishing and provocatively playful stage direction. East truly meets West in this unique production blending the Greek myth of Semele with the contemporary true story of an ill-fated Chinese love triangle, all set within the walls of an actual 450-year-old Ming Dynasty temple. 2012 Juno award winner Jane Archibald and Juno nominee Allyson McHardy star in this must-see theatrical extravaganza!
Advisory: Contains nudity and graphic sexuality.
At the Four Seasons Centre, 145 Queen St. W., Toronto. Performance time is approximately two hours, 55 minutes including one intermission. Sung in English with English SURTITLES™.
Conductor: Rinaldo Alessandrini Director / Set Designer: Zhang Huan Costume Designer: Han Feng
Semele: Jane Archibald Juno / Ino: Allyson McHardy Jupiter: William Burden Iris: Katherine Whyte
On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 the rising stars of the COC Ensemble Studio will perform the title roles of Semele on the COC mainstage. All tickets $22 and $55.
Production of the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie in Brussels in co-production with KT Wong Foundation.
Jane Archibald as Semele (foreground) and William Burden as Jupiter (background) in the COC production of Semele, 2012. Photo: Michael Cooper
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Buy tickets to the Ensemble Studio performance of Semele to hear the rising stars of the opera world on Wednesday, May 23, 2012! All tickets $22 and $55.