This delectable introduction to opera and lyrical singing is a treat for the eyes and ears!

Opera Candy: The Gourmet Adventure of Hansel and Gretel with orchestra

Once upon a time – so ti do mi fa! – there were two cheerful singers who wanted to tell the tale of Hansel and Gretel in music. Their mischievous pal tried to lend them a helping hand, but he was so greedy and easily distracted that his foot would always end up in his mouth… or was that candy…? The two singers tried to think of a way to keep his attention on the task at hand… Aha! What if they gave him an important role to play in the story? Relive the tale savoured by candy lovers everywhere with this fanciful, playful concert. What better way to discover one of the most satisfying art forms in the world: opera!

 

 

Target Audience : 6 to 12 years old
Concert Length : 55 minutes
Language : French

Finalist at the 22nd Opus Awards for Production of the Year – Young Audiences
 
ARTISTS
Andréanne Brisson Paquin, soprano – Gretel
Charlotte Gagnon, mezzo-soprano – Hansel
Guillaume Rodrigue, actor and singer – Narrator
Michel-Alexandre Broekaert, pianist
 
STAGE DIRECTION
Alain Gauthier
 
TEXT AND ADAPTATION OF OPERA LIBRETTO
Pascal Blanchet
 
SCENOGRAPHY
Pierre-Luc Boudreau
 
LIGHTING DESIGN
Élise Neil-Bernier
 
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Alexis Diamond

 

​​​This concert is made available for large ensemble orchestras in a shortened version (35 min) for children ages 3 to 5 or in a longer version (55 min) for children ages 6 to 12. English and French versions are available to be presented before an audience of 375 spectators. Please contact us for further details.

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