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...
Magical Desserts: a fundraising evening in support of Maritime Concert Opera!
Posted by mco in Event on Jan 16th, 2012 | Comments Off
Magical Desserts
Friday, March 2, 2012
7 to 9 pm
New Lunenburg Fire Hall
25 Medway Street
Homemade desserts, musical entertainment, an opera quiz and the best silent auction around!
$10 each, tickets available in February from Fulton’s General Store in Lunenburg
Amahl and the Night Visitors — final week!
Posted by mco in Event on Jan 2nd, 2012 | Comments Off
Well, we’re starting our final week of rehearsals for MCO’s first Amahl! Today all the principals meet to review the blocking of the opera, and we have runs, Chorus rehearsals and the dress later this week, for our opening in Bridgewater on Saturday.
It’s going to be a grand show! Tickets are just $15, $5 for children 12 and under, and are now available at Fultons in Lunenburg, Kinburn Pharmasave in Mahone Bay and Carousel Books in Bridgewater, or you can buy them at the door.
Saturday January 7, 3 pm — Bridgewater United Church
Sunday, January 8, 3 pm — St...
Amahl rehearsals progressing
Posted by mco in Event on Dec 4th, 2011 | Comments Off
We are having a lovely time rehearsing for Amahl and the Night Visitors! I first encountered this charming opera as a young woman back in Unionville, Ontario, when I was in my church’s production of it. My husband was the Page, and our cockatiel had a starring role as the parrot!
Having a chance to direct it, about thirty years later, is such a privilege. We have an outstanding local cast and the most enthusiastic chorus of shepherds imaginable We also have a REAL parrot, Nigel, an African Grey, who simply radiates star quality …
More soon, including photos of the stunning...
Opera Canada Review of MCO’s Madama Butterfly
Posted by mco in Reviews on Sep 30th, 2011 | Comments Off
The Jun. 12 performance of Madama Butterfly in Annapolis Royal was the first of four around Nova Scotia in Maritime Concert Opera’s seventh annual opera festival. This production surpassed MCO’s prior successes on many levels. The entire cast, principal singers and chorus in later performances, were magnificently costumed and offered a spectacular visual treat rare in concert opera. The final act was simply but effectively staged with a single kimono hanging on a stand.
The well-cast principals sang completely in character. Natalie Donnelly, as Cio-Cio San, is a lovely, powerful soprano...
Jeunesses Musicales present Carmen by Bizet
Posted by mco in Event, News on Sep 29th, 2011 | Comments Off
MCO is very happy to be a co-presenter (with St Cecilia Concerts) of this year’s Jeunesses Musicales touring production of Bizet’s opera Carmen.
Sat Nov 19, 7:30 pm
St. John’s Church Hall, Lunenburg
Carmen by Georges Bizet
Featuring the young artists of Jeunesses Musicales
Ann Leigh Martin, Luc Robert, Laura Albino, Alexander Dobson, Ellen Wieser, Rachele Tremblay, and Janelle Fung on piano
A St Cecilia by-the-Sea concert
If MCO supporters buy their tickets for this event through MCO, we get to keep $5 for every ticket sold. Please call us at 902-634-4280 to reserve your ticket...
All About Carmen — a fundraiser
Posted by mco in Event, News on Sep 29th, 2011 | Comments Off
All About Carmen
Sunday October 30, 4 pm
Cecilia’s Retreat, 1199 Oakland Rd, RR#2, Mahone Bay
MCO Artistic Director Nina Scott-Stoddart, who has sung the role of Carmen several times, will give a light-hearted talk (with musical examples, accompanied by Sharon Gow-Knickle) about the opera Carmen, followed by a delicious light supper. Proceeds to support both Maritime Concert Opera and St Cecilia’s presentation of Jeunesse Musicales’ touring production of Carmen.
More information about tickets and how to buy them to come!
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Musique Royale to sponsor Amahl and the Night Visitors
Posted by mco in News on Sep 27th, 2011 | Comments Off
Maritime Concert Opera is very happy to announce that respected Nova Scotian concert series Musique Royale will act as concert venue sponsor for our production of Amahl and the Night Visitors at St. John’s Anglican Church in Lunenburg on Sunday, January 8, 2012. Our grateful thanks to Musique Royale, St John’s and Barbara...
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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.