Even these of us who cherish the vacations all have these moments when it Scrooge-like emotions can take over. Toronto’s Opera Revue has a musical answer: Bach-Humbug! A Vacation Opera Present for Folks Who Hate the Holidays.
The present takes place on December 8 at The Redwood Theatre, and includes a concentrate on the music and the operatic fireworks versus vacation trappings.
“Bored with listening to the identical outdated vacation tunes on repeat each time you stroll right into a division retailer? Us too. So, we’re gathering our mates, donning our most interesting vacation apparel, and belting out our frustrations in full operatic aptitude.
“Image this: a refrain of vacation haters passionately lamenting the limitless loop of Rudolph whereas dramatically waving sweet canes like they’re conducting a symphony. As a result of if we have now to listen to Deck the Halls yet another time, we’d as properly do it with a flourish!” mentioned Opera Revue founder Danie Friesen in a press release.
In line with their notes, this system will encompass: “…music fastidiously curated to fulfill your seasonal skepticism, the night time will embody such vacation hits as The Grinch, Blue Christmas, O Holy Evening (and doubtless one thing in Latin and German due to our intelligent title/pun!)”
Viewers are invited to convey non-perishable meals gadgets in assist of Every day Bread Meals Financial institution.
Opera Revue
Opera Revue, based in 2017 by soprano Danie Friesen, has a core workforce of Friesen, pianist Claire Elise Harris, and baritone Alexander Hajek. For this, their sixth season, they’re launching their first full season of programming, together with month-to-month exhibits at The Redwood Theatre.
Opera Revue’s mission is to take the elitism out of opera and concentrate on the fantastic music. They carry out opera and artwork music in bars and different venues the place the silent, nonetheless ambiance of the live performance corridor offers approach to drinks, freedom of motion, and a distinctly relaxed vibe.
It’s a beautiful approach to type an introduction to the world of opera, or to easily expertise it differently than it’s possible you’ll be used to.
- Discover particulars concerning the present and tickets [HERE].
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Anya Wassenberg is a Toronto Metropolis Editor at Ludwig Van. She is an skilled freelance author, blogger and writing teacher.