Music
Friday, July 31, 2009 - Friday, August 28, 2009
Viva Verdi on the screen!
OPERA IN THE GARDEN ‘09: Screening of Rigoletto, Aida and Otello
Three of the most beloved Operas for three unforgettable summer nights under the stars
The Italian Cultural Institute and the Consulate General of Italy are proud to present the third edition of Opera in the Garden ’09, a selection of free outdoor screenings featuring classic operatic films subtitled in English.
This year Opera in The Garden '09 offers free admission to the screenings of three of Giuseppe Verdi's most beloved operas for three unforgettable summer nights under the stars.
Come on Friday, July 31 for RIGOLETTO (which premiered in Venice in 1851), on Friday, August 14 for AIDA (which had its the world premiere in Cairo in 1871) and on Friday, August 28 for OTELLO (Milan. 1887).
Each screening is free to the general public and will take place in the gardens of the Italian Consulate at 136 Beverley St., Toronto, on a large cinema screen erected in the garden. Guests are invited to bring friends, family, blankets, and a picnic and are encouraged to dress in their finest operatic picnic attire for an evening that promises to be full of culture and entertainment. Gates will open at 7:00 p.m. with the films beginning at sunset (around 9:00 pm.).
In case of rain or strong winds the screening is postponed to the next day. CLICK HERE on the days of the screenings to check the weather forecast or listen to CHIN Radio for last minute information.
Giuseppe Verdi (October 10, 1813 – January 27, 1901) was an Italian Romantic composer, mainly of opera. He was one of the most influential composers in the 19th century. His works are frequently performed in opera houses throughout the world and, transcending the boundaries of the genre, some of his themes have long since taken root in popular culture.
OPERA IN THE GARDEN ‘09 SCHEDULE:
Friday, July 31, 2009
Rigoletto
(Directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle - 1982 - 116 min.)
Starring: Fedora Barbieri, Ferruccio Furlanetto, Edita Gruberova, Kathleen Kuhlmann, Luciano Pavarotti
Friday, August 14, 2009
Aida
(Directed by Franco Zeffirelli - 2007 - 158 min.)
Starring: Ildiko Komlosi, Violeta Urmana, Roberto Alagna, Carlo Guelfi, Corps de Ballet of the Teatro alla Scala
Friday, August 28, 2009
Otello
(Directed by Franco Zeffirelli - 1986 - 123 min.)
Starring: Placido Domingo, Katia Ricciarelli, Urbano Barberini, Justino Diaz, Mirella Freni, Massimo Foschi, Edwin Francis
Information
Date: Friday, July 31, 2009 - Friday, August 28, 2009
Times: 7:00 pm
Venue: Gardens of the Italian Consulate at 136 Beverley St., Toronto
Presented by: Istituto Italiano di Cultura
In collaboration with: Consulate General of Italy
Free admission
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