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iPhoto caption: Iestyn Davies as Orfeo (right, facing away) in the Canadian Opera Company's production of Orfeo ed Euridice, 2025. Photo by Michael Cooper.
REVIEW: The COC’s Orfeo ed Euridice plunges starkly into its mythical dilemma
Though I won’t spoil it here, I will note that the twist subverts narrative and thematic expectations and reveals the production’s true emphasis: its desire to underscore the fact that, despite mortal weakness, love triumphs all.
REVIEW: CANOE brings mystical, operatic flair to Canada’s dark history
Through a minimalist aesthetic and a score that blends classical music with non-conventional elements, CANOE presents a deeply personal portrayal of two sisters grappling with the past.
