Opera Week - May 2011

OPERA WEEK 2012 : Postponed

Due to funding cuts Opera Week 2012 is postponed until the Fall this year. We will post details as soon as they are available. See Opera Week 2011

IRCPA Presents OPERA WEEK IN TORONTO, May 5 – 9, 2011

INTERNATIONAL OPERATIC CELEBRITIES PROVIDE COACHING MAY 5-9 DURING OPERA WEEK IN TORONTO OPERA WEEK CELEBRATION CONCERT SHOWCASES TOP TALENT MAY 11 Celebrating the 65th Anniversary of La Scala’s Reopening by Toscanini. An exciting new crop of opera singers will be presented in the Opera Week Celebration Concert, Wednesday, May 11, 8 p.m. at the George Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Centre…

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Michael Ciufo, tenor

Tenor Michael Ciufo performs in Rising Star Series – January 2009

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at the Markham Theatre TENOR MICHAEL CIUFO PERFORMS IN RISING STAR SERIES AND TAKES AUDIENCE BEHIND SCENES WITH COACHING FROM CANADIAN OPERATIC DIVAS How does an opera singer need to prepare for the world stage? Michael Ciufo is a young tenor from the GTA, already on his way to a career in music. On Tuesday, January…

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Encounter with Regina Resnik – 2003

CAREERS IN FOCUS: “Encounter” with Regina Resnik Canadian Opera Company 227 Front Street East, Toronto Saturday/Sunday October 18/19, 2003 *10-5 each day $ 200 Opportunity for 8 singers to obtain feedback, assessment & direction Invaluable for: pianists, coaches, conductors & teachers Regina Resnik was catapulted into operatic stardom in 1942 when, on 24 hours’ notice, she went on as Lady…

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Encounter with Colin Graham – November 2002

Careers in Focus “Encounter” with Colin Graham Artistic Director, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Monday/Tuesday November 18/19, 2002 *9-5 each day Opportunity for 14 singers to obtain feedback, assessment & direction Invaluable for; pianists, coaches, conductors & teachers *Pianists provided: Derek Bampton, Claire Preston

An Encounter with Shirley Verrett – Spring 2001

The International Resource Centre presented An Encounter with Shirley Verrett for classical singers, coaches and pianists Saturday March 31st and Sunday April 1st, 2001 two sessions each day – 10am to1pm & 2pm to 5pm Photography generously donated by Mr. John Wilson This ENCOUNTER accommodated up to 12 participants for two sessions on a one to one basis with Ms….

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1986 – 1998 : A Retrospective in Photos

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Meet the Composers – May 4 – 7, 1989

Concert and Luncheon in New York City In concert with Christina Petrowska, pianist PROGRAM: Cowell, Del Tredici, Liebermann, Ligeti, Louie (World Premiere), Rzewski, Southam, Takemitsu In person over lunch: Moderated by William Littler, Toronto Star Music and Dance Critic Composers: Lukas Foss, Lowell Liebermann, David Del Tredici, Alexina Louie, Ann Southam, Joel Thome Also invited: Elliott Carter, Toru Takemitsu, Frederick…

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