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Friday, July 7, 2017

Brett Dean's and Matthew Jocelyn's Hamlet an important addition to opera: review by Catherine Kustanczy - Special To The Star

Canadian Stage artistic director Jocelyn gives us Hamlet as psychological thriller, with a stellar cast.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:04PM

Friday, June 16, 2017

National Ballet's Swan Lake a magical marriage of music, dance, design: review by Catherine Kustanczy - Special To The Star

Each element of the production works seamlessly to create a grand, overarching vision of a fairy-tale world.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 01:06PM

Thursday, May 25, 2017

Oksana G. an intense and powerful new operatic tale of sex-trafficking: review by Catherine Kustanczy - Special To The Star

Music could stand to be more prominent but emotional power of Tapestry Opera’s tale comes through.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:09PM

Sunday, April 23, 2017

Opera Atelier’s take on Medea is an enlightening spectacle: Review by Catherine Kustanczy - Special To The Star

The highly watchable show is well-cast and underlines the chemistry so vital to the mythology.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:35PM

Friday, January 20, 2017

Frothy, fun atmosphere and some delightful singing in COC's Magic Flute: review by Catherine Kustanczy - Special To The Star

Family-friendly spectacle showcases COC Ensemble Studio members and marks debuts of some international talents.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:30PM

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Peking Opera part of Sony Centre event by Catherine Kustanczy - Special To The Star

Enchanting China fuses Eastern and Western culture, including two revered forms of Chinese opera.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:00PM

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Naomi's Road a vital production for our times: review by Catherine Kustanczy - Special To The Star

Powerful opera about Japanese-Canadian girl's experience with prejudice gets first Toronto production from Tapestry.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:40PM

Monday, October 24, 2016

Chemistry elevates Opera Atelier’s production of Dido and Aeneas by Catherine Kustanczy - Special To The Star

Opera Atelier’s current production doesn’t quite trust the inherent drama of the music, but offers some stupendous singing and beautiful stage designs.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:52PM

Friday, October 7, 2016

Astounding singing in COC's Norma: review by Catherine Kustanczy - Special To The Star

As Norma, Sondra Radvanovsky is a force of nature and she's matched by mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:49PM

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Toronto opera company ditches the gowns and tuxes by Catherine Kustanczy - Special To The Star

Opera 5 blends genres and concepts in its non-traditional productions.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:50PM

Friday, May 27, 2016

Counting Sheep is alarming, joyous and thought-provoking: review by Catherine Kustanczy - Special To The Star

'Guerrilla folk opera' forces audience to confront their feelings around engagement, community and theatre itself.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:43PM

Saturday, April 30, 2016

Canadian Opera Company’s Maometto II boasts spectacular singing by Catherine Kustanczy - Special To The Star

Toronto audiences are lucky to have the chance to see bass baritone Luca Pisaroni perform live.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:07PM

Sunday, April 24, 2016

Opera singer takes his dogs around the world with him by Catherine Kustanczy - Special To The Star

Bass baritone Luca Pisaroni takes his dogs with him everywhere. This spring, he will star in the Canadian Opera Company’s Maometto II.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM

Monday, April 11, 2016

Lucio Silla an affecting work about forgiveness: review by Catherine Kustanczy - Special To The Star

Smart vocal casting and creative staging helps elevate Opera Atelier production of early Mozart opera.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:37PM

Monday, January 25, 2016

A human spin on Siegfried that soars: review by Catherine Kustanczy - Special To The Star

The voices of Stefan Vinke and Christine Goerke make for a breathtaking duo in Act III.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:24PM

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