[Bph-announce] Cassandra - Canadian Opera World Premiere

[Michael Jarvis]

The world premiere of the Canadian chamber opera "Cassandra" takes
place this week!

With libretto by the celebrated playwright Gordon Portman and music by
Toronto composer Ian McAndrew, this 12-tone serial composition tells
the tragic tale of the legendary Cassandra, Princess of the Trojans.

Some of Canada's outstanding singers are taking part in this concert
production: soprano Carolyn Sinclair (in the title role of Cassandra),
soprano Jane Archibald (Electra/Andromache), mezzo-soprano Jo-Anne
Bentley (Hecuba/Clytemnestra), tenor Eric Shaw (Apollo/Pyrrhus/Sailor),
baritone Andrew Tees (Agamemnon), and bass Jean-Paul Decosse
(Priam/Ajax). They will be joined by a 10-piece chamber orchestra, all
under the directon of Michael Jarvis.

There are two performances:
HAMILTON: Friday, May 23, 2003 at 8 pm
St. Joseph's Church
(corner of Herkimer and Locke Streets)

TORONTO: Sunday, May 25, 2003 at 8 pm
St. Anne's Church
(Dundas St. West and Gladstone)

Try not to miss this dramatic concert production!
Tickets are $40/$30 and $20 for students/seniors.
To reserve yours, please call AMPHION OPERA at
416.962.7137
or e-mail in care of: michael at baroqueplayers.com