The Muslim and Christian worlds collide in Jean-Baptiste Lully’s Armide – the supreme operatic masterpiece of the 17th century. The invincible Christian knight Renaud and the Muslim warrior princess Armide play out their doomed love affair against a backdrop of hopeless obsession, jealousy and magic.
Armide will star soprano Peggy Kriha Dye in the title role, tenor Colin Ainsworth as the Christian knight Renaud, and bass João Fernandes as Hidraot, with the full corps of Artists of Atelier Ballet. Opera Atelier’s Music Director David Fallis conducts the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir.
Following its Toronto run, Armide will embark on prestigious tour to the Opéra Royal de Versailles, France, and The Glimmerglass Festival in upstate New York.
Opera Atelier will be running a special patron tour of Versailles to coincide with our performances there on May 11, 12 and 13. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, or to support Armide's tour, please call Ali Kashani at 416-703-3767 x226.
Conductor David Fallis
Director Marshall Pynkoski
Choreographer Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg
Set Designer Gerard Gauci
Costume Designer Dora Rust D'Eye
Lighting Designer Bonnie Beecher
Fight Director Jennifer Parr
Sung in French with English surtitles.
Saturday, April 14, 2012, 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, April 15, 2012, 3:00 P.M.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 7:30 P.M.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 7:30 P.M.
Friday, April 20, 2012, 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, April 21, 2012, 7:30 P.M.
