In association with Jeunesses Musicales Canada
Opera Candy: The Gourmet Adventure of Hansel and Gretel
Kinderconcert Series
- In-person event
- English
- Ages 3-8
- ≈ 45 minutes · No intermission
This delectable introduction to opera and lyrical singing is a treat for the eyes and ears!
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!
In association with Jeunesses Musicales Canada
Performances in English at 11 am and 1:30 pm
Performance in French at 3 pm
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Pre-concert Music
Arrive 40 minutes before the performance to enjoy pre-concert music and the Instrument Zoo, presented by SuzukiMusic, in the NAC’s Canal Lobby.
- Soprano – Gretel Cécile Muhire
- Mezzo-Soprano – Hansel Sarah Bissonnette
- Actor and Singer – Narrator Guillaume Rodrigue
- Piano Michel-Alexandre Broekaert
- 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
