Feed Editor 12 Aug 2009 23:28:21 GMT Calgary Opera podcasts provide a behind the scenes look on upcoming operas and events. http://www.calgaryopera.com/media/videojournal/index.php en-ca Calgary Opera Podcasts Calgary Opera podcasts provide a behind the scenes look on upcoming operas and events. Calgary Opera no Brian O'Neill boneill@calgaryopera.com http://www.calgaryopera.com/operacorner.jpg http://www.calgaryopera.com/operacorner.jpg Calgary Opera produces a subscription season of three full-scale operas at the 2,400-seat Jubilee Auditorium complimented by a series of opera-related events and fundraisers. We had a chance to sit down with Musical Director for Calgary Opera's production of The Brothers Grimm, Mel Kirby. The Opera in Schools tour is an important part of Calgary Opera's outreach and education programming, introducing a new generation to the art form we all know and love. 11 Feb 2011 18:00:06 GMT http://calgaryopera.com/media/videojournal/fairytale.php 4D147B58-B96C-4A7D-A44B-380053411277 The Brothers Grimm - Interview with Mel Kirby We had a chance to sit down with Musical Director for Calgary Opera's production of The Brothers Grimm, Mel Kirby. The Opera in Schools tour is an important part of Calgary Opera's outreach and education programming, introducing a new generation to the art form we all know and love. Calgary Opera Calgary Opera, The Brothers Grimm, Emerging Artists, Mel Kirby, School Tour 03:42 no Librettist John Murrell is not only an award-winning playwright as well as a member of the Order of Canada, he is also a great friend to Calgary Opera. His skilled storytelling wove the tragic tale of Filumena, the first and last woman to be hanged for murder in Alberta, and the hopeful story of Anna and her dream of a man named Frobisher. Now he delves back into Canadian history for The Inventor. 13 Jan 2011 18:00:06 GMT http://www.calgaryopera.com/media/videojournal/inventormurrellpodcast.php A634A05E-E23D-4C09-8543-A37410CA7648 The Inventor - Meet Librettist John Murrell Librettist John Murrell is not only an award-winning playwright as well as a member of the Order of Canada, he is also a great friend to Calgary Opera. His skilled storytelling wove the tragic tale of Filumena, the first and last woman to be hanged for murder in Alberta, and the hopeful story of Anna and her dream of a man named Frobisher. Now he delves back into Canadian history for The Inventor. Calgary Opera Calgary Opera, The Inventor, John Murrell, World, Premiere 07:30 no We are a mere two months away from unveiling Calgary Opera’s newest world premiere, and the production team is working on getting the final touches ready. Construction on the set began back in the spring of this year. Calgary Opera constructs all of its new sets in the EPCOR CENTRE for Performing Arts shop space as it is the only shop equipped for the needs of a theatre company. This same shop is used by Theatre Calgary and Alberta Theatre Projects. Unfortunately for Calgary Opera, the ceiling height on the shop was just not high enough to accommodate the fully assembled set for The Inventor. Though the set was far from complete, it was important for the Calgary Opera production crew to be sure that the frame of the set would function as a whole. On July 14th, 2010, Calgary Opera was able to rent the Max Bell Theatre for a test fit-up of the set. 6 Dec 2010 23:31:06 GMT http://www.calgaryopera.com/media/videojournal/inventorsetbuild.php E2F45C2E-BEFD-48DC-BAD8-6D426014B4F8 Calgary Opera Set Build - The Inventor We are a mere two months away from unveiling Calgary Opera’s newest world premiere, and the production team is working on getting the final touches ready. Construction on the set began back in the spring of this year. Calgary Opera constructs all of its new sets in the EPCOR CENTRE for Performing Arts shop space as it is the only shop equipped for the needs of a theatre company. This same shop is used by Theatre Calgary and Alberta Theatre Projects. Unfortunately for Calgary Opera, the ceiling height on the shop was just not high enough to accommodate the fully assembled set for The Inventor. Though the set was far from complete, it was important for the Calgary Opera production crew to be sure that the frame of the set would function as a whole. On July 14th, 2010, Calgary Opera was able to rent the Max Bell Theatre for a test fit-up of the set. Calgary Opera Calgary Opera, The Inventor, John Murrell, Bramwell Tovey, Set Build, Test fit-up 01:10 no Making opera engaging and accessable for young people is no easy task, but stage director Rob Herriot is up for the challenge. Click below to learn about the process of putting together an opera for young people. 10 Mar 2010 23:27:52 GMT http://calgaryopera.com/media/videojournal/cinderellavj.php FE345DA3-1CE0-45A1-8EFF-2E9F6FABEAC7 Bringing Cinderella to schools - Interview with director Rob Herriot Making opera engaging and accessable for young people is no easy task, but stage director Rob Herriot is up for the challenge. Click below to learn about the process of putting together an opera for young people. Calgary Opera Calgary, Opera, School, Tour, Cinderella, Rob, Herriot, Emerging Artists 02:00 no Though many people like to be inspired by the theme, you’re by no means restricted by it. In fact, we encourage you to think as big or as small as your imagination can take you. The Costume Shoppe offers up ideas for the exotic, experimental and adventurous among you. 5 Oct 2010 18:01:19 GMT http://calgaryopera.com/media/videojournal/celticcostume.php 7E14F0FB-51E4-4356-82FA-6BF866AEDB00 Creating Your Celtic Costume Though many people like to be inspired by the theme, you’re by no means restricted by it. In fact, we encourage you to think as big or as small as your imagination can take you. The Costume Shoppe offers up ideas for the exotic, experimental and adventurous among you. Calgary Opera Calgary, Opera, Grave, Gala, 2010, Creating, Celtic, Spirits, Arise, Fundraiser, Costume, Dance, Party, Hotel, Arts, Costume, Shoppe 05:27 no A five-year in the making creation, The Inventor, brings together critically acclaimed librettist John Murrell with a newcomer to opera composition, Bramwell Tovey. View our video podcast to learn about the process Maestro Tovey went through in composing The Inventor. 4 May 2010 22:22:33 GMT http://calgaryopera.com/media/videojournal/inventorvj.php 2DBD0034-6468-4F5C-A620-678E38763B22 Maestro Bramwell Tovey on Composing The Inventor A five-year in the making creation, The Inventor, brings together critically acclaimed librettist John Murrell with a newcomer to opera composition, Bramwell Tovey. View our video podcast to learn about the process Maestro Tovey went through in composing The Inventor. Calgary Opera Calgary, Opera, Inventor, Sandy, Keith, Bramwell, Tovey, John, Murrell, world, premiere, new, works 03:46 no Kensington Wine Market’s Andrew Ferguson is one of the leading experts on scotch in Canada. Learn about what you should do when confronted with a bottle of Scotch. 4 Sep 2010 06:22:33 GMT http://calgaryopera.com/media/videojournal/scotchpodcast.php 2DBD0034-6468-4F5C-A620-678E38763B22 The Art of Scotch Tasting Kensington Wine Market’s Andrew Ferguson is one of the leading experts on scotch in Canada. Learn about what you should do when confronted with a bottle of Scotch. Calgary Opera Calgary, Opera, Kensington, Wine, Market, Scotch, Whisky, Fest, Arrata, Centre 10:13 no Baritone Brett Polegato, who was last with us for Cinderella, has performed the role of Don Giovanni before, but not in a staging quite like this one. Learn how he's dealing with the challenges of portraying the Don as well as what he intends to bring to the role in this new modern production of Mozart's classic. 12 Apr 2010 22:22:33 GMT http://calgaryopera.com/media/videojournal/dongiovanni.php 7BFBEFD0-F216-4E2C-B390-A5E6775DE2F6 Baritone Brett Polegato gives us insight into the charismatic knave Don Giovanni Baritone Brett Polegato, who was last with us for Cinderella, has performed the role of Don Giovanni before, but not in a staging quite like this one. Learn how he's dealing with the challenges of portraying the Don as well as what he intends to bring to the role in this new modern production of Mozart's classic. Calgary Opera Calgary, Opera, Don, Giovanni, Bret, Polegato, April 03:48 no Tenor Isaiah Bell and Baritone Brent Calis give us a sneak peak at the Sunday Salon that takes place at the Lougheed House, February 7th. With guest pianist and host Peter Tiefenbach, it will be an afternoon of romantic song to remember. 28 Jan 2010 23:31:06 GMT http://calgaryopera.com/media/videojournal/sundaysalonvj.php 68EB94C9-23BE-4FAB-A4B6-96E34586937E Sunday Salon Tenor Isaiah Bell and Baritone Brent Calis give us a sneak peak at the Sunday Salon that takes place at the Lougheed House, February 7th. With guest pianist and host Peter Tiefenbach, it will be an afternoon of romantic song to remember. Calgary Opera Calgary, Opera, Sunday, Salon, Emerging, Artists, Isaiah, Bell, Brent, Calis 02:58 no With the end of the summer also came the end of the first stage of construction of Calgary Opera's new production of Don Giovanni. This new creation is set to take place, not in its accustomed setting of Italy, but in a steel and glass office tower that is such a common sight in downtown Calgary. 20 Oct 2009 17:53:11 GMT http://calgaryopera.com/media/videojournal/dongiovannibuildvj.php 3488AAD5-5A51-4A45-8EDD-96B05814BCF6 Don Giovanni Build Forges Forward With the end of the summer also came the end of the first stage of construction of Calgary Opera's new production of Don Giovanni. This new creation is set to take place, not in its accustomed setting of Italy, but in a steel and glass office tower that is such a common sight in downtown Calgary. Calgary Opera Calgary, Opera, Don, Giovanni, New, Production, Bretta, Gerecke 02:08 no Mezzo-Soprano Allyson McHardy is tackling the role of Jo for the first time and it's no easy task! Fortunately, it's a challenge she's only too happy to take on. Find out what it takes to tackle a modern opera by watching this month's podcast. 15 Jan 2010 23:31:06 GMT http://www.calgaryopera.com/media/videojournal/littlewomenvj.php 7A6DC21F-B1EC-4C35-B390-ABA5B8E512E0 Little Women - introducing Allyson McHardy as the Tenacious Jo March Mezzo-Soprano Allyson McHardy is tackling the role of Jo for the first time and it's no easy task! Fortunately, it's a challenge she's only too happy to take on. Find out what it takes to tackle a modern opera by watching this month's podcast. Calgary Opera Calgary, Opera, Little, Women, Mark, Adamo, Alyson, McHardy, Jo, March 03:20 no Conductor Robert Dean has made bel canto operas his specialty. Find out more about Lucia di Lammermoor with this exclusive interview. 18 Nov 2010 18:01:19 GMT http://calgaryopera.com/media/videojournal/belcanto.php 7E14F0FB-51E4-4356-82FA-6BF866AEDB00 Bel Canto Conductor gives his Insight on the Style Conductor Robert Dean has made bel canto operas his specialty. Find out more about Lucia di Lammermoor with this exclusive interview. Calgary Opera Calgary, Opera, Bel, Canto, Robert, Dean, Conductor, Lucia, di, Lammermoor 03:26 no Soprano Nathalie Paulin speaks about her role as Manon 5 Nov 2009 23:31:06 GMT http://www.calgaryopera.com/media/videojournal/manonvj.php A23F4525-C7A5-4770-A009-BFE9F29D48A4 Calgary Opera's Manon Soprano Nathalie Paulin speaks about her role as Manon Calgary Opera Calgary, Opera, Nathalie, Paulin, Manon 03:46 no Footage from Calgary's premiere Halloween costume dance party, the Grave Gala. 2 Oct 2009 00:13:32 GMT http://www.calgaryopera.com/events/grave.php 9B734945-1848-4328-9319-7E9CA3DB0604 Grave Gala: Shadows of the Night Footage from Calgary's premiere Halloween costume dance party, the Grave Gala. Calgary Opera Calgary, Opera, Grave, Gala, 2009, Shadows, of, the, Night 01:41 no Beatrice and Benedict had always been verbal combatants, but when Benedict and his fellow soldiers return from war, love is in the air. Find out how Emerging Artists Vivien Shotwell and Robert Clark will convey this complex yet dramatically funny opera. 1 Dec 2009 23:31:06 GMT http://www.calgaryopera.com/media/videojournal/beatricevj.php 1A381F21-9DAB-43F1-9DE4-678F1C390D5E It’s a war of wit in pure Shakespearian style Beatrice and Benedict had always been verbal combatants, but when Benedict and his fellow soldiers return from war, love is in the air. Find out how Emerging Artists Vivien Shotwell and Robert Clark will convey this complex yet dramatically funny opera. Calgary Opera Calgary, Opera, Robert, Clark, Vivien, Shotwell, Beatrice, Benedict 03:44 no