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Think You Know Opera?

Myth #1: Opera is traditional and boring.

rigoletto opera set
Rigoletto set designed by Bretta Gerecke, directed by Glynis Leyshon

Myth #2: Opera isn’t sexy.

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The chorus and supernumeraries of Vancouver Opera’s Rigoletto

Myth #3: There’s nothing progressive about opera companies.

rigoletto bloggers
Blogger Night at the Opera

Myth #4: Opera is for the geriatric set.


The folks of Vancouver Opera

Myth #5: Opera is not relevant. It’s an art form that is in need of defibrillator paddles.

Oh yeah? Here comes the reviews:

…Everything one could wish for… Vancouver Sun

For those who want to see bold new life pumped into a classic, this is one cage match worth catchingThe Straight

Albert’s power and Gutierrez’s talent—and together their duets were nothing short of awesome…. BeyondRobson

The production was outstandingThe Leftcoast

The music was riveting and the singing was breathtaking making this a must see performanceVancity Buzz

Albert’s stage presence is little short of phenomenalReview Vancouver

rigoletto encores
Vancouver Opera: Mythbusters.

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3 Comments

  • Reply Magic Pants Jones March 9, 2009 at 10:42 am

    Your opera company beats anything we have going on in that direction here in north Florida. There’s so much I like about here, but so much I feel I’m missing out on…

  • Reply Magic Pants Jones March 9, 2009 at 10:26 pm

    Okay…I totally thought of you when I saw this video at Boing Boing:

    http://www.boingboing.net/2009/03/09/bridge-demolitions-s.html

  • Reply lightning in a bottle March 9, 2009 at 10:53 pm

    egads! that was awesome! talk about synchronization to barber of seville. buh-rilliant and brought a giggle to my day.

    thanks mpj. great late-afternoon pick me up 🙂

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