Poster: Celebrating of Our Fifth Year AnniversaryAn Evening of Opera and Operetta 2008
Don't miss Helena Holl at the Evening of Opera and Operetta
An Evening of Opera and Operetta is celebrating its anniversary by offering a new program with arias and duets from the collection of the past five years’ finest pieces including Bizet, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, Bernstein, Strauss, Lehar, Kalman and much more.
Performers: Helena Holl, Soprano; Jan Vaculik, Bass-Baritone; Artour Razgoev, Tenor; Nina Shapilsky, Soloist Pianist.
Narrated by Anthony Morizio and Violetta Holl.
When: Friday, June 6, 2008
Showtime: 7:30 pm
Where: Christ Church Deer Park
Location Map: 1570 Yonge St.,Toronto, ON M4T 1Z8
NW corner of Yonge & Heath
(Yonge Street and St. Clair Ave. intersection,
a 5-minute walk from the St. Clair Station)
Tickets: $30.00
Information: 416 783 9522 or 647 407 0503
e-mail: helena.holl@rogers.com
Event Details:
On June 6, 2008 Christ Church Deer Park is hosting a sparkling and magnificent evening of opera and operetta in a programme to include arias and duets from Bizet, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, Bernstein, Strauss, Lehar, Kalman, and much more.This opera and operetta performance is in good timing with the opening night of the second annual Luminato, Toronto's Festival of Arts + Creativity 2008.
Performers are Helena Holl (Soprano), Jan Vaculik (Bass-Baritone), Artour Razgoev (Tenor), Nina Shapilsky (Soloist Pianist). The show is also narrated by Anthony Morizio and Violetta Holl.
Performers will let the magic of the operetta take over from famous composers such as Verdi, Bizet, Bernstein and Kalman. You will enjoy a new program showcasing most cherished arias and duets in the original language.
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Screenshot: Russian Express: "The Prima Donna and The Csardas" Photo: l-r: Conductor Daniel Beyer of the Munich Symphony Orchestra, Dramatic Soprano Helena Holl, and Viennese Tenor Wolfgang Gratschmaier, January 1, 2008
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"Хелена Холл. Это имя всем давно и хорошо известно. Всем тем, кто в нашем суровом климате еще помнит оперетту, всем, кто еще помнит, как может кружиться голова от счастья, а ноги гудеть от веселого танца..."
by Г. Аренштам on May 9, 2008
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upcoming.yahoo.com: Opera and Operetta Evening
"...a night of opera and operetta's performed by singers of exceptional voices, and hosted by Anthony Morizio, and Violetta Holl...
If you love opera? then this is the perfect event to come to. hope to see you all there, bring as many opera lovers as you would like."
Added by Anthony on May 11, 2008
visiteurope.com: Opera Houses in Europe
The very words “Opera House” evoke images of imposing, ornate buildings filled with throngs of elegantly dressed people, thrilled to watch a dazzling operatic performance.
bravoschoolofmusic.com: HELENA HOLL - SOPRANO
"Ms. Holl made her North American debut in Gala Benefit Concert at the Ford Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto. She sung for the performances of the “Salute to Vienna” Concert Series where she appeared with Jerry Hadley. Ms. Holl had a great success at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver and at the Boettcher Concert Hall in Denver. She performed in concerts at the Arlene Schnitzer Hall in Portland, Oregon, the Cerritos Centre in Los Angeles, the Copley Symphony Hall in San Diego and the Chrysler Theatre in Windsor with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra. She sang Tatiana in Yevgeny Onegin at CBC Glenn Gould Studio. "
TheStar.com: Shoe man shines in song - Marco Carella cobbles together a living in full voice
"I have a new teacher. Helena Holl. The maestra. She's singing Carmen soon. See the poster? She's doing a lot for my technique – how I stand, how I breathe. And how to act, how to smile. You've gotta be an actor, too. It's important. I'm a bit hyper about all this. My teacher's calming me down."
by Bill Taylor on April 12, 2007
Off Topic: An evening of opera and operetta
"...Friday’s performance, also featuring the soprano Helena Holl and bass-baritone Jan Vaculik, and accompanied by Mila Pashanova on piano, had two very different parts. The first half was six arias and scenes from Bizet’s Carmen, with two piano intermezzos tossed in. The singers dressed in costume and actually acted out the scenes as opposed to just singing the arias — a bit strange considering that it was performed at Christ Church Deer Park, but entertaining nonetheless..."
Posted by Sandy on Monday, April 23, 2007
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