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Tag: Opera
Opera to Rock…Music to be enjoyed by all !
Carmen – An operatic classic returns to the city after 14 years! “Free she was born, and free she shall die.” This past Saturday, l’Opéra de Montréal opened the curtains on a “made in Quebec “ version of Georges Bizet’s Carmen – directed by renowned filmmaker Charles Binamé, a film director best known for his work…
Courageous Characters Sing about Voting Rights in an Adirondack Opera
Strong personalities take center stage in the second of our “Spotlight” series of stories detailing the formation of “Promised Land: an Adirondack Folk Opera.” Many performers on stage will portray historical people, as they relate the story of an 1840s settlement in North Elba, New York, named Timbuctoo. Through melodies and lyrics, the people in…
What is Timbuctoo, and why are we singing about it?
An Adirondack opera in the works! Enjoy the first in our “Spotlight” series of stories detailing the formation of “Promised Land: an Adirondack Folk Opera.” Performers on stage will sing of an 1840s Adirondack settlement named Timbuctoo. The opera treats themes including civil rights, voters’ rights, and racial issues in the era before the Civil…
This Week On MLJ 09-28-18
A new opera by an ensemble from Seagle Music Colony in Schroon Lake, New York explores the experiences of wounded U.S. Veterans. Based on the real-life experiences of returning veterans, “The Falling and The Rising” follows the triumph and struggle of veterans returning home from deployment. The opera explores the journey of a veteran adjusting…
The Falling and The Rising: New Seagle Music Colony Opera
Seagle Music Colony is excited to be a co-commissioner of this important new opera that explores the experiences of wounded US Veterans — The Falling and The Rising. Based on the real-life experiences of returning veterans, The Falling and The Rising follows the triumph and struggle of veterans returning home from deployment. The opera explores…
The Power of LOVE expressed through music.
LOVE is such a powerful emotion … Young, old, beautiful or deformed, people have their own unique ways of expressing it . This week Gen’s Delights presents for your consideration, a few currently running concerts and shows that are sure to pull at your heart strings while contemplating the mysterious nature of love. Notre Dame…
Montreal and Salzburg: Presenting Classics to the World !
Looking for exciting musical events? Whether you’re a local, new in town, or just passing through as a tourist, you’ll be sure to find an interesting concerts or music festivals happening year round in the heart of Montreal. This week Gen’s Delights presents a couple highlights of the ongoing OSM Classical Spree as well as…
Music and Awesome Cultural Activities happening in the city !
Romeo & Juliette: presented by Opéra de Montréal Based on the well-loved tragedy penned by William Shakespear, Romeo & Juliette is a dramatic opera in five acts by French composer Charles Gounod to a French libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carré. The opera is presented by Opéra de Montréal and directed by #TomDiamond with Italian conductor Giuliano Carella…
Up-coming Music and Fashion Events in Montreal!
Spring is finally here ! With the arrival of warmer temperature in Montreal , this weekend is the perfect time to get outside, meet and discuss with others, listen to inspiring music, vamp up your summer wardrobe or just soak up some overall culture and sun. Love music? CANDIDE Presented by Opera McGill and the…