At the Opera Shop this Spring... Tote this! This season we introduced the COC carry-all tote bag. Featuring a full COC-branded lining, two big pockets and leather handles, it’s big enough for shopping, picnics, overnight-ing and sturdy enough to carry several vocal scores. Featuring the exclusive “I HEART COC” keychain! $85 inc. tax.
Trunk shows Heather Campbell (silk scarves): Saturday, April 14 P. J. Bundy (jewellery): Saturday, April 21 Two A (jewellery): Sunday, May 6 and Saturday, May 12
This spring we recommend the following recordings from Universal Classics: The Tales of Hoffmann, Decca. L’Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Richard Bonynge, conductor. Plácido Domingo, Joan Sutherland, Gabriel Bacquier. In the title role, the young Domingo leaves nothing to be desired, singing with such careful attention to detail that he makes Hoffmann come alive. The great loves of his life find a supreme interpreter in Joan Sutherland. $52.75 inc. tax. Il Trittico, Decca. Orchestra and Chorus of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Bruno Bartoletti, conductor. Mirella Freni, Leo Nucci, Roberto Alagna. This sparkling version of Puccini’s comic Gianni Schicchi features Mirella Freni’s exquisite rendition of “O mio babbino caro.” Included are the other two operas which make up Il Trittico: Il Tabarro and Suor Angelica. $55 inc. tax. Semele, Decca. Orchestra la Scintilla, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, William Christie, conductor. Cecilia Bartoli, Charles Workman. Celebrated Canadian director Robert Carsen’s production from Zurich stars Cecilia Bartoli in the title role which suits her lithe, flexible voice like a glove. An irreverent take on Handel’s creation, famously labelled at its premiere as “no oratorio, but a bawdy opera!” $25.75 (DVD), $32.25 (Blu-ray) inc. tax.
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