Donizetti’s Elixir of Love in June 2013!
Posted by mco in Event on Apr 29th, 2013 | Comments Off
For Immediate Release
April 13, 2013
Maritime Concert Opera presents Donizetti’s opera The Elixir of Love
LUNENBURG — Maritime Concert Opera is pleased to announce that it will tour the South Shore of Nova Scotia with its in concert production of Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love).
“This is a chance to see and hear a lively young cast perform one of opera’s comic gems” says MCO Artistic Director Nina Scott-Stoddart. “It’s a very funny romantic comedy which sees love triumph over pomposity!”
The Elixir of Love is a...
Dessert Night postponed until March 8th
Posted by mco in Event, News on Mar 1st, 2013 | Comments Off
Because of the weather, we’re postponing our Dolci e Amore dessert evening for a week, until Friday March 8th. Same time: 7 pm to 9 pm, same place: Lunenburg Fire Hall!
March 1st fundraiser — Dolci e Amore – Love and Desserts!
Posted by mco in Event on Feb 11th, 2013 | Comments Off
March is fast approaching and it’s time again for Maritime Concert Opera’s popular annual fund-raising event.
Please join us for Dolci e Amore – Love and Desserts, an evening offering delectable desserts (plus one or two healthy things!), musical entertainment, an opera quiz and the best silent auction around! John Letson will act as MC and as auctioneer for several special items.
All the proceeds will go to support our June 2013 production of Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore. This will be an in-concert performance and we hope to be able to have orchestral accompaniment again for our...
Maritime Concert Opera presents Amahl and the Night Visitors
Posted by mco in Event on Dec 17th, 2012 | Comments Off
Maritime Concert Opera presents Amahl and the Night Visitors
Want a wonderful, family-friendly event to mark the end of the Christmas season? Want to support local singers? Then come out and experience Maritime Concert Opera’s fully-staged and costumed production of Gian-Carlo Menotti’s great seasonal opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors, at Bridgewater United Church on January 5 and St John’s Anglican in Lunenburg on January 6. Both shows start at 3 pm. Tickets, available at Carousel Books (Bridgewater), Kinburn Pharmasave (Mahone Bay) and Shop on the Corner (Lunenburg), are $15.00 for adults...
Maritime Concert Opera celebrates 10th season
Posted by mco in Event on Oct 31st, 2012 | Comments Off
by Robert Hirtle
Lunenburg mezzo-soprano Nina Scott-Stoddart is the founder of Maritime Concert Opera.
It may seem hard to believe for a town that once staked its claim to fame on wooden ships and iron men, but opera has now been a staple in Lunenburg for a decade.
That’s all thanks to the town’s resident mezzo-soprano, Nina Scott-Stoddard, who got the idea of forming her own opera company, Maritime Concert Opera (MCO), way back in 2002.
“That’s kind of spooky,” Ms Scott-Stoddard laughs. “When I launched the company, the first thing I did was an evening of sort of opera’s greatest hits...
Join us for MCO’s Tenth Season!
Posted by mco in Event, News on Oct 4th, 2012 | Comments Off
The Maritime Concert Opera Society is thrilled to invite you, as our friend and supporter, to share the gala celebrations of our 10th season of quality live opera on the South Shore of Nova Scotia!
To begin our celebrations we offer Opening Night at the Opera on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 7:30 pm at Central United Church in Lunenburg. It’s a reunion of many of the people who have travelled with us along the path from our founding in 2003 to June 2012 and the wonderful success that was Mozart’s The Magic Flute, our first production with orchestra. Soprano Mary Knickle,...
Opening Night at the Opera launches MCO’s tenth season!
Posted by mco in Event on Sep 10th, 2012 | Comments Off
Nina Scott-Stoddart, mezzo
Lenard Whiting, tenor
Andrew Tees, baritone
with the MCO Chorus and Tara Scott, pianist
Join us for this program of the greatest opera and operetta hits to celebrate the start of MCO’s tenth season! Don’t miss this fun-filled evening with some of MCO’s favourite performers!
Saturday, November 3, 7:30 pm
Central United Church, Lunenburg
Tickets $20, $5 for children 12 and under
with all proceeds to support MCO’s spring 2013 production of Elixir of Love with orchestra
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The Magic Flute by W.A. Mozart in Lunenburg, Annapolis Royal, Yarmouth and Shelburne
Posted by mco in Event on Apr 29th, 2012 | Comments Off
This beloved opera, sung in German (with projected English translation) and with linking narration, is a humorous, but sometimes profound exploration of the trials of growing up, seeking ideals and finding love.
The Magic Flute follows the adventures of Prince Tamino as he undergoes feats of heroism to rescue his love, Pamina, daughter of the Queen of the Night, from the forces of evil. Joining Tamino on his journey is the comic birdcatcher Papageno, who dreams of one day finding his own sweetheart. The Magic Flute was an immediate hit when it debuted in 1791, with nearly 100 performances taking place...
Maritime Concert Opera receives its second grant from the Canada Council
Posted by mco in News on Apr 3rd, 2012 | Comments Off
For Immediate Release
April 3, 2012
Maritime Concert Opera receives its second grant from the Canada Council
LUNENBURG, NS — Maritime Concert Opera is pleased to announce that it has received a grant from the Canada Council to support its June production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute.
“Receiving a grant from the Canada Council is tremendously important for a small, growing company, and recognizes the standards we’ve achieved,” says MCO Artistic Director Nina Scott-Stoddart. “The process is very competitive. This is our second federal project grant, and it has made it...
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MCO would like to acknowledge the generous support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Council of the Arts
MCOS recognizes the support of the Province of Nova Scotia through the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage. We are pleased to work in partnership with the Culture Division to develop and promote our cultural resources for all Nova Scotians.