| Date and venue | Title |
|---|---|
| 6-Apr-2013 Elgin Theatre | The Magic Flute as great musical comedy from Opera Atelier in Toronto |
 Opera Atelier espouses truth in advertising: The Magic Flute, they tell us, is a Singspiel in two acts. You can call it a play with songs, a musical comedy, even an operetta, but hardly an opera in the traditional sense. Call it what you will, this is Opera Atelier’s fourth production of the work in the last 22 years.
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| 27-Oct-2012 Elgin Theatre | Opera Atelier leaps into the Romantic era with a spectacular Freischütz in Toronto |
 Opera Atelier has made its reputation as a producer of 17th- and 18th-century operas for more than a quarter of a century, based at the elegant Elgin Theatre in Toronto since 2000. This year it has made a leap into another era and another century with a gorgeous production of Carl Maria von Weber’s Der Freischütz.
The production features stunning scenic designs, beautiful singing and enough dancing to qualify as almost an evening of ballet in the bargain.
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| 27-Mar-2012 George Weston Recital Hall | Tafelmusik’s Choral Spectacular: A 30-Year Celebration in Toronto |
 An anniversary is undeniably a time for celebration, a time to reflect on past accomplishments whilst keeping the future in close view. This was the case for Tafelmusik’s Chamber Choir on the eve of their 30th anniversary. Choir director and conductor Ivars Taurins selected a vast variety of repertoire showcasing the choir’s skill through 17th- and 18th-century works, progressing into music of more recent composers. With this exulting programme, Taurins masterfully presented an assortment of sacred and secular works which complemented each other well.
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| 23-Feb-2012 Trinity St Paul's Centre | Virtuoso Vivaldi: Tafelmusik with Marion Verbruggen |
 Some of the instruments that the members of Tafelmusik play on may sometimes be considered the dinosaurs of the string-instrument family. Nevertheless, the members of this internationally lauded Baroque orchestra have a knack for delivering fresh and lively performances, presenting the Baroque and Classical repertoire in such an invigorating way that it feels as current as a Justin Bieber hit. The musicians are always energized on stage, and delight in provoking each other into musical banter and competition.Read full review... | |
