Manitoba Opera - Winnipeg | 19 January 2021 |
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SusannahManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
Winnipeg soprano shines in dark opera Susannah |
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Il barbiere di SivigliaManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
Seville silliness |
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Don GiovanniManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Fortune favours the bold in Manitoba Opera's modern Don Giovanni |
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La TraviataManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() ![]() |
Angel Blue in La Traviata |
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Manitoba Opera's La Traviata offers rare chance to see rising opera star |
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American soprano Angel Blue wows in Manitoba Opera's La Traviata |
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Madama ButterflyManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
In the hands of a soaring cast, this great Italian love story still flies high |
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MO's Butterfly soars on mighty wings |
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Manitoba Opera's 'Madama Butterfly' is a timely tale |
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WertherManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
John Tessier in the title role may quite rightfully may be considered a Canadian treasure |
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Some creaky Romanticism, but Manitoba Opera's Werther stands the test of time |
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Slow-burn approach to plot-thin opera Werther showcases soaring voices |
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FalstaffManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Manitoba Opera chose to open its 44th season by going for the belly laughs — literally |
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A comedy balancing act |
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Of Mice and MenManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Steinbeck’s timeless tale about shattered dreams still resonates nearly 80 years since first penned |
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Le nozze di FigaroManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
A terrific night of madcap opera buffa |
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Frothy Figaro a dazzling delight |
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TurandotManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
A gripping performance by Mlada Khudoley |
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Powerhouse vocals in revival of Puccini tale |
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FidelioManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
An extraordinary production that resonated as loudly as tolling bells of freedom |
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Brilliantly performed Fidelio evokes tears, shouts of 'bravo' |
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AidaManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
An awe-inspiring accomplishment |
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RigolettoManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Verdi's dark tale comes alive |
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La fille du régimentManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Feel-good opera a crowd-pleaser |
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Dido and AeneasManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Sublime, passionate performances bring opera to life |
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Manitoba Opera cancels fall performance |
COVID-19 restrictions have forced Manitoba Opera to cancel its fall production of Sweeney Todd. |
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Manitoba Opera ends season on a financial high note |
Manitoba Opera is singing a happy song after posting a $5,549 surplus on a $2-million budget last season. |
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Of Mice and Mozart |
Manitobs Opera season strives to balance traditional fare with bold new work. |
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Longtime artistic director of Manitoba Opera dies in Vancouver |
Irving Guttman, a longtime artistic director of Manitoba Opera, died in Vancouver this week at the age of 86 after a lengthy illness. |
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Manitoba Opera in the black despite financial stress |
Manitoba Opera has managed to post a surplus for the 2011-12 season, despite shortfalls in ticket sales and fundraising that caused financial stress for the company. |
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