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Oct. 05, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Offenbach’s fantastical opera kicks off the Metropolitan Opera’s season of Live in HD performance transmissions, starring French tenor Benjamin Bernheim in the title role of the tormented poet. Joining Bernheim is American soprano Erin Morley as Olympia, South African soprano Pretty Yende as Antonia, and French mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine as Giulietta to complete Hoffmann’s trio of lovers. Marco Armiliato conducts Bartlett Sher’s evocative production, which also features American bass-baritone Christian Van Horn as the Four Villains and Russian mezzo-soprano Vasilisa Berzhanskaya in her company debut as Nicklausse. |
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Oct. 09, 2024 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
We have organized a Cowichan Valley wine tour per the attached document. We'll tour two wineries, Cherry Point Estate Wines and Emandare Vineyards, and have lunch at Cobblestone Pub. We'll leave Courtenay by bus at about 8:30 am and return by about 5:30 pm. The cost will be $100 per person.
Please let Liz Datoo know as soon as possible if you will go, and your selection for lunch.
Please send your payment ($100 per person) by e-Transfer to Liz Datoo (lizdatoo47@gmail.com). Although Liz prefers e-transfers, you could pay by cheque to Liz Datoo 115 1807 Beaufort Ave., Comox V9N 1R9, or cash.
Looking forward to seeing you! Please see email form Dave with details attached.
Dave Hysert: dave.hysert@johnihaas.com
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Oct. 16, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Oct. 19, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Tony Award–winning composer Jeanine Tesori’s powerful new opera Grounded premieres at the Metropolitan Opera, wrestling with often-overlooked issues created by 21st-century warmaking: the ethical conflicts created by the use of modern military technology and the psychological and emotional toll supposedly safe remote technology takes on our servicepersons. Canadian mezzo- soprano Emily D’Angelo stars as the hot-shot fighter pilot whose unplanned pregnancy takes her out of the cockpit and lands her in Las Vegas, operating a Reaper drone halfway around the world. American tenor Ben Bliss costars as the Wyoming rancher Eric in a production by Michael Mayer that brings this story to life in a high-tech staging which presents a variety of perspectives on the action. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium to conduct Tesori’s kaleidoscopic opera, which will be transmitted live from the Met stage to cinemas on October 19. |
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Nov. 20, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Nov. 23, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Extraordinary Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen stars as the passionate title diva in David McVicar’s thrilling production, transmitted live from the Metropolitan Opera stage to cinemas on November 23. British-Italian tenor Freddie De Tommaso makes his eagerly anticipated company debut as Tosca’s revolutionary lover, Cavaradossi, and powerhouse American baritone Quinn Kelsey is the sadistic chief of police Scarpia. Maestro Xian Zhang conducts the electrifying score, which features some of Puccini’s most memorable melodies. |
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Dec. 01, 2024
Liz Datoo has organized tickets to see the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the Victoria Symphony perform the NUTCRACKER ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET + Victoria Symphony CLASSICAL BALLET December 1, 2024 • 1:00 PM Royal Theatre Nutcracker Choreography: Galina Yordanova & Nina Menon | Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s acclaimed Nutcracker returns to Victoria! Featuring a hockey game, Mounties, polar bears, reindeer, and a battle on Parliament Hill, RWB brings us the wintertime classic we all love – with a Canadian twist. RWB’s Nutcracker continues to be Dance Victoria’s biggest production of all time with close to 100 dancers, including 70+ local youth. The lavish costumes, elaborate sets, and playful storyline will bring magic and cheer to audience members of all ages.
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Dec. 11, 2024 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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