“The
atmosphere of the period came to life with marvelous
lightness and ingenious fascination....Opera Atelier’s
Don Giovanni excited
a longing for the large-hearted era.”
– Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, Japan
Opera Atelier holds a unique place in the North America
theatre community, producing opera, ballet and drama
from the 17th and 18th centuries. These productions
draw upon the aesthetics and ideals of the period, featuring
soloists of international acclaim, period ballet, original
instruments, elaborate stage décor, exquisite
costumes and an imaginative energy that sets Opera Atelier
apart. Opera Atelier is not in the business of “reconstruction”,
rather each production is original providing a thrilling
theatrical experience for modern audiences.
Under the direction of founders Marshall Pynkoski and
Jeannette Zingg, Opera Atelier has been acclaimed throughout
Canada, in Houston, Cleveland, New York, Stuttgart,
Halle, Bremen London (BBC Proms), Paris, Montreux, Citta
di Castello, Singapore, throughout
Japan and, most
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recently,
in Seoul, Korea. We collaborate with some of early music's
most distinguished artists including Andrew Parrott,
Trevor Pinnock, Herve Niquet, Marc Minkowski and many
others.
Opera Atelier's 2000 production of Lully’s Persée
(performed for the first time since the 18th century)
was hailed as “the operatic event of the year,
a triumph for the director Marshall Pynkoski, choreographer
Jeannette Zingg, their design team and their cast…”
by William Littler of the Toronto Star.
Mr. Pynkoski and Ms. Zingg also direct the School
of Atelier Ballet which now operates under the umbrella
of Opera Atelier. Graduates of S.A.B are performing
professionally in companies throughout North America
and Europe including The National Ballet of Canada and
Opera Atelier. Opera Atelier’s commitment to education
extends to their Making of an Opera Program, which introduces
thousands of children to all aspects of production and
performance. Opera Atelier has received four Lieutenant
Governor Awards for Excellence in Arts management.
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