2018 WINTER seriesReality
Tuesday afternoons 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. January 9 - February 13, 2018 FESTIVAL INN (in the Guthrie Room) 1144 Ontario St., Stratford, Ontario A series of films, live performances, and lectures January 9, 16
GIULIO CESARE George Frideric Handel We begin with a DVD presentation of Giulio Cesare, an Italian opera by the German / English composer George Frideric Handel. It tells the story of Julius Caesar (101 BC – 44 BC) and his relationship with Cleopatra and her brother Ptolemy. This Baroque opera, full of gorgeous singing, is set in a Middle-Eastern international hotel; our presentation is directed by the unique Peter Sellars. programs sponsored by Joanne McArthur January 23
REQUIEM 9/11 Giuseppe Verdi Choreography – Brian Macdonald Presenter – Annette av Paul Requiem 9/11 is a personal artistic response by Stratford’s late director and choreographer Brian Macdonald to the destruction of the twin towers in New York, set to Verdi’s Requiem. Annette av Paul, Brian’s partner and muse, will be with us to introduce the work. program sponsored by Karen Mychayluk January 30
MÁ VLAST Bedřich Smetana Má vlast by the Czech composer Bedřich Smetana is a cycle of 6 symphonic poems that conjures up the spirit of Bohemia, reflected in its landscape. The Czech Philharmonic performs with passion and energy. program sponsored by Audrey Durst February 6, 13
AIDA Giuseppe Verdi We finish our series with the ever- popular Aida, by the operatic genius, Giuseppe Verdi. Aida was commissioned for the opening of the Suez Canal in 1871 and was premiered in Cairo. The story involves revenge, sacrifice and a love triangle. programs sponsored by Eleanor Kane and Marion Isherwood |
Ticket Prices Single sessions: $10 each, All tickets include light refreshments  Susan Larson as Cleopatra, photo Beatriz Schiller
 Poster from Ottawa production, 2002
Adam August Müller, Prague and Vltava
Aida, Metropolitan Opera
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