.,,,,,,, ," ,... ,,,~,, , ,,,,S .~,,~E2,~.~. for Singers Performance Technique Fall & Winter 2001/02 Language courses are 12 sessions; all others are 7 All courses conclude with a public performance Courses are offered at various times. Exact scheduling is done in conSulta· tion with the participants Register Now For more information or to register phone: (416) 876-5859 ore-mail: vocalart@gto.net The Vocal Art Forum Tuesday, Oclober 23, 2001 SPM /15 For More lnfo and LO
· Music has been holding a popular and unusual event, the Opera Tea. ("We usually sell out," they inform me.)·It consists of a performance by the students of the Opera Division that takes place on a .small stage set up on the stage of the MacMillan Theatre. The rest of the normal stage area is filled with 16large tables for the spectators, and at intermission the student performers help the audience to tea, coffee and Dufflet's cakes. This year the · Opera Tea presentation is a condensed version of the very rarely perfomied 1868 opera Hamlet by French composer Ambroise Thomas (1811-96). The production is staged, but the performers wear concert dress. It takes place on Friday, October 14. Recognizing outstanding achievements in the development of opera in Canada Canadian Opera Company. Bartok: 8/uebeard's Castle; Schoenberg: Erwartung. October 3,6: 8:00. Pre-performance chat 45 minutes prior to each performance. · Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Front St. East. 416-872-2262. -5. Discount prices for seniors, students and young adults. Canadian Opera Company. Puccini: 11 Tabaro; Mascagni: Caval/feria Rusticana. October 5: 8:00; October 2: 7:00. Preperformance chat 45 minutes prior to each performance. Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 front St. East. 416-872- 2262. -5. Discount prices for seniors, students and young adults. Canon Theatre. Saturday Night Fever: The Musical Music by The Bee Gees. Richard H. Slake, Jeanine Meyers, Aileen Quinn, Jim Ambler, Joseph Ricci & other performers. To October 14. T ues-Sat: 8:00; Wed, Sat & Sun: Annual Opera •:• MUSIC THEATRE LISTINGS Canada Awards in m~mory of Ruby Mercer' 2:00. 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. · . Civic; Light Opera Company. High Society. Music by Cole Porter. Lou d'Amore, David Haines, Carol Kugler, Mary Elizabeth Niec, Bob Deutsch & other performers; Joe Cascone, artistic director. October 11-13;17- 20: 8:00; October 14,20: 2:00. Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Drive. 416- 469-8450. .50,, .50(Wed & Thurs evenings). Curtain Call Players. Crazy for You. Music by George Gershwin; lyrics by lra Gershwin; book by Ken Ludwig. October 25-27, November 1-3: 8:00; October 28: 2:00. Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Drive. 416-703-6181.. Dufflebag Theatre. Peter Pan. Participatory family show. October 14: 1:00. Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, 130 Navy Gala dinner to honor recipients of the 2001 Rubies: Jon Vickers (Creative Artist Award) Irving Guttman (Opera Builder Award) Father Owen Lee (Opera Educator Award) The awards will be presented by former San Francisco Opera General Director Lotfi Mansouri · Gala awards performers: Kimberly Barber Nathalie Paulin John Fanning Gala evening MC: broadcaster Catherine Belyea Wednes~ay, October 17, 2001 The Granite Club, 2350 Bayview Ave.,·Toronto Tickets: individuals, 5; corporate tables (10), 00 For information and reservations, call (416) 363-0395 or fax (416) 363-0396 Street, Oakville .• 905-815-2021. .99. Hamilton Place Theatre. My Fair lady. By Lerner & Loewe. October 15: 8:00. 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton. 905-527-7666. -. Lighthouse Festival Theatre. The Magic of love/ The New Mozart Musical World premiere. Music by Mozart; words by John Robert Verdun; arranged & orchestrated by Charles T. Cozens; directed by Robert More. October 16 to 28. Market & Main Sts., Port Dover. 519-583-2221. Living Arts Centre. Theatre Kazenoko. Stories, games and songs from Japan, using mime, puppetry and music. Oct 28: 2:00. Royal Bank Theatre, 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga. 905-306-6000. .50,.50. Meadowvale Theatre. The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe. Touring Players. Nov. 1: 1 O:OOam & 1 :00. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd., Mississauga. 800- 387-9948. Melodymakers. 50's Flashback. Variety Show. November 2 & 3: 8:00; November 4: 2:00. Heritage Theatre, 86 Main St. North, Brampton. 905-874-2800. ,. Mirvish Productions. Mamma Mia! Musical based on the songs of ABBA. Music & lyrics by Benny Andersson & Bjiirn Ulvaeus; book by Catherine Johnson; directed by Phyllida Lloyd. To December 23. T ues-Sat 8:00; Wed, Sat & Sun 2:00. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. West. 416-872-1212. to . Mirvish Productions. The lion King. Stage musical of Disney's 1994 animated feature. To March 31. Wed-Sat: 8:00; Wed & Sat: 2:00; Sun: 1 :00 & 6:30. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. West. 416-872-1212. to 5. Music Theatre Mississauga. Grease. Music, lyrics and book by Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey. Oct 19,20,25,26,27: 8:00; Oct 21 : 2:00. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd., Mississauga. 905-821· 0090. ,. Opera Atelier. Mozart: The Magic Flute. Daniel Belcher, Meredith Hall Gerald lsaac Gillian Keith, Peggy Kriha Dy~ & other ' performers; Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra; David Fallis, conductor. October 25,27,30,31, November 2,3: 8:00; October 28, November 4:3:00. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416- 872-5555. -. Opera in Concert. A Mezzo Gala Concert. Marianne Bindig, Rebecca Hass & Elizabeth Turnbull, meuos; Raisa Nakhmanovich, piano. November 4: 2:30. Jane Mallet! Theatre, 27 Front Street East. 416-366-7723. . Opera Mississauga. Verdi·la Traviata. Silvia Dalla Benetta, lyric-coloratura soprano; Dwight Ben nett, conductor. October 13,16,18,20: 8:00. Hammerson Hall, Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Centre Drive. 905-306-6000. -, -(sr/st). Opera Ontario. Oonizetti· The Elixir of love. lsabel Bayrakdarian, Keith lkaia-Purdy, James · OcTOBER 1, 2001 ~ N ovEMBER 7, 2001 wholenote 21
