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Rame Lahaj, Layla Claire & Daniel Okulitch Highlight Opéra de Montréal’s 2020-21 Season

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The Opéra de Montréal has announced its 2020-21 season with five productions highlighting the season. The season opens with Verdi’s “La Traviata” starring Marie-Josée Lord in the title role, Rame Lahaj as Alfredo, and Jean-François Lapointe as Germont. Jordan De Souza conducts Alain Gauthier’s production. Performance Dates: Sept. 26-Oct. 1, 2020 Marianne Fiset sings the title role in Janáček’s “Jenůfa” with Samuel {…}

IndieOpera

Opera Revue Revives ‘Ontario Place For(d) All’

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Opera Revue has rereleased its “Ontario Place For(d) All” video in response to continued controversy. Nearly two years ago the company released its parody opera, “Ontario Place For(d) All” in protest of Doug Ford who has not backed down on the plans to build a spa center and large-scale renovations over the majority of Ontario Place. This iteration of the {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Toronto’s Opera Revue 2024 Review: Ruckus! At The Redwood

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(Photo credit: Ryan Harper) Opera Revue is a company made of three talented individuals: soprano Danie Friesen, baritone Alexander Hajek, and the sonic backbone of it all, pianist Elise Harris. Their mission, they say, is to introduce opera to newcomers and deliver a fresh way to experience it for veterans in a relaxed environment at an affordable price. My attitude {…}

IndieOpera

Opera Revue & Opera Atelier Presents Halloween Masquerade Extravaganza

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Opera Revue teams up with Opera Atelier to present “Trills, Chills and Frills.” This Halloween-themed Bridgerton-esque Ball features highlights from Opera Atelier’s upcoming performance of Händel’s “Acis and Galatea,” along with opera and musical theatre mashups. Performers include Danie Friesen, Alexander Hajek and Claire Elise Harris. Costumes are highly encouraged to be worn by our audiences and a prize will {…}

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Opera Revue Announces New Parody ‘A Theme Song for the Loblaws Boycott: Les MisérLoblaws’

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Opera Revue has announced its newest parody, “A Theme Song for the Loblaws Boycott: Les MisérLoblaws.” “Les MisérLoblaws” is an operatic parody set to the tune of “At the End of the Day” from “Les Miserables.” Performers include  Danie Friesen, Claire Elise Harris, Gregory Finney, and Alexander Hajek, who also served as lyricist. Michael McKenzie is the audio engineer. The {…}

IndieOpera

Opera Revue Announces ‘Ruckus! On the Road’ Tour

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The Opera Revue is heading on tour this October. From Oct. 19 – Nov. 19, 2023, the company will take its gala, “Ruckus! On the Road” through Peterborough, Barrie, Fort Erie, Windsor, and Picton. “Ruckus! On the Road” features classic opera arias and ensembles portrayed in non-traditional and even irreverent ways with the intention of introducing classic opera to new {…}

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Opera Revue to Protest Ontario Place Development Plans with ‘Ontario Place For(d) All’ Parody

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On July 2, 2023, Canadian company Opera Revue will continue its run of “Ontario Place For(d) All.” This new parody, with lyrics by Alexander Hajek, is set to the duet “Crudel! Perche Finora” from “The Marriage of Figaro.” It is performed by Hajek, along with Danie Friesen, and Claire Elise Harris, who also provides piano accompaniment. The work lampoons the {…}

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Opera Revue to Present ‘Toronto Transit Comedy’

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Toronto-based group Opera Revue has just released a comedic take on one of the key issues in the city’s mayoral election—the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). Known as the “Toronto Transit Comedy,” the parody features music from Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” and lyrics by Alexander Hajek. The performance, which includes such artists as baritone Alexander Hajek, soprano Danie Friesen, and {…}