Were looking for trained singers who are willing to commit time, energy and passion for the opportunity to appear in a fully-staged, professionally directed production of an opera classic. I was terrified, remembers baritone Gerald Hannon, who began with TOR in the 2002 season. Id never sung solo before in my life, and artistic director Giuseppe Macina can be very exacting. But the important thing to remember is that youre learning from someone whos been in the business for over 35 years, and who knows this repertoire cold. Soprano Serena Kemball sang the demanding role of Lucia in Donizettis opera during our 2004 season, and says I have been in several other opera workshops in Toronto and I believe that TOR provided me with the best opportunities. It is one of the few workshops where a singer can learn and perform an entire role! Giuseppe Macina is a walking/talking opera encyclopedia, and he gives people opportunities to live their dreams. I think this is important even for people who do not want to be professional singers. Giuseppe will take the best voice he can find for the role he does not have discriminatory age limits or require a university degree. Where else will you find a such a mixed group of people housewives, aspiring opera singers, carpenters, teachers, computer programmers, all getting on stage and singing opera? This is great for the community.After the holidays, rehearsals begin again in January. As performance dates approach in mid-February, you can expect extra rehearsals. There are usually six performances of each of the two operas in repertoire, and two evenings of opera excerpts later in March. Performances are on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings, and there is a Sunday matinee. Performances are fully staged and professionally costumed, though with piano accompaniment only. If you need more information, you can write us at .
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