Ottawa’s opera history: Keeping classical soaps on stage
Telling people I love opera often results in curious, funny looks – then again, if you’ve never been to the opera, you might be one of those people giving me a funny look. For some reason, people think...
View ArticleLa Traviata: A phenomenal talent showcase
Opera Lyra Ottawa’s production of Verdi’s La Traviata opened last night at the NAC. It was a wonderful performance, but for those of you thinking about trying out an opera for the first time, this may...
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Opera Lyra launches new season with musical masterpiece Carmen
In preparation for the 2013-14 season of Opera Lyra Ottawa, Apartment613 attended a partial dress rehearsal of Carmen, which will launch the group’s 29th season on September 7. Below we report on the...
View ArticleExcellent production of Carmen at the NAC opens Opera Lyra’s new season
Opera Lyra Ottawa’s production of Carmen opened this past Saturday to a sold out house at the National Arts Centre – wonderful news after poor attendance in previous years culminated in a scaled back...
View ArticleJeans friendly Opera in the Nation’s Capital
We’ve covered Opera Lyra Ottawa’s productions at the National Arts Centre for a while now, but there is a second and equally compelling opera company in Ottawa: Capital City Opera. It was founded in...
View ArticleThe Balconies release first full-length album today
The 88.5 Big Money Shot is a platform to give new, up and coming artists a chance to leave the basement behind and try out life on the main stage. 2010 finalists, The Balconies have left the minors...
View ArticleOpera Lyra presents Puccini’s tragic masterwork – Madama Butterfly
Opera Lyra is back at the NAC with its spring production. Giacomo Puccini’s masterpiece, Madama Butterfly (aka Madame Butterfly) is the bittersweet tale of a young Japanese woman, Ciocio-san ( Madama...
View ArticleThe word of God comes to Ottawa
Broadway’s hottest show, The Book of Mormon, is coming to Ottawa. The Tony Award winning musical is the brain child of Trey Parker, Matt Stone (both of South Park fame) and Robert Lopez (co-creator of...
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The word of God is hilarious
It’s not always easy to write reviews; sometimes the art you’re asked to critique is mediocre or unoriginal or it just plain sucks and you’re forced to stretch your imagination to find anything...
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