The U of O Opera Company’s production, which was presented by the school of music, tackles the theme of achieving true love in the midst of trials and tribulations, with elements of the sublime and supernatural.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte, or The Magic Flute, first opened in 1791. On March 3, the University Ottawa’s Opera Company will be bringing the over 200-year-old opera to Tabaret Hall, so opera lovers can check it out without using a time machine, or even leaving campus.
The latest U of O operatic production offers something unique to most shows, audience participation.
Why it’s famous: Featuring a great number of Mozart’s most famous compositions, this eight-time Oscar winner brings together a brilliant cast, mind-blowing sets, and unparalleled costume design to tell the story of one of the world’s most beloved geniuses through the eyes of his bitter rival. Famous lines: Salieri: You don’t mean to tell …
If you thought opera couldn’t be sexy, think again. The University of Ottawa Opera Company and its chamber orchestra performed a modernized version of Mozart’s Così fan tutte throughout January.
