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Artist collective The Ambient Opera Society presents Opera on the Rocks. Witness guerrilla opera while enjoying a pint – no formal wear required!

The all-star team of librettists are Leanna Brodie (Schoolhouse), Dave Carley (Conservatives in Love), Lisa Codrington (Cast Iron) and Krista Dalby (We Need Help!).  This is contemporary opera at its gritty best.  Characters sit amidst the bar patrons, singing passionately of love and loss, hockey and karaoke.

Music composed and performed by renowned sound artist David Ogborn (Metropolis, Street Songs) using a physically and electronically modified classical guitar, which he plays with a variety of unusual accessories, including a set of kitchen knives.  Directed by Dora Award-winner Liza Balkan (Tapestry Opera Briefs ‘06, ‘07).  

This is opera like you’ve never seen or heard it before.

Featuring four of Canada’s hottest opera talents: Neil Aronoff, Neema Bickersteth, Jessica Lloyd and Keith Klassen.

The premiere performances in early January 2008 (supported by the Canadian Music Centre’s New Music in New Places program) were entirely sold out.  Don't miss the upcoming, full run of the show at the 2008 Toronto Fringe Festival (July 2-13)!

Click here to learn more about the cast.