Michael is happy to back at the Canadian Opera Company this fall, singing the role of Dr. Caius in Verdi’s FALSTAFF alongside Gerald Finley (Falstaff), Lynn Fortin (Alice), Simone Osborne (Nannetta), Frédéric Antoun (Fenton) and Russell Braun (Ford).
He will also be singing Goro in MADAMA BUTTERFLY.
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Falstaff: October 3 to November 1, 2014
Madama Butterfly: October 10 to 31, 2014
Sunday August 10, 2014 | 2:30 PMCharles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts
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All Tickets $75
From the Festival Brochure:
“He proposes to compose Schiller’s Freude, strophe by strophe. I expect something perfect, since he is wholly devoted to the great and sublime” — Fischenich Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, and in particular it’s final choral movement based upon the Schiller poem has long been considered one of the most sublime pieces ever written. Jamie Sommerville leads an all-star orchestra of some of your favourite Festival musicians and the Elmer Iseler Singers. Be swept away by Beethoven’s remarkable celebration of fellowship and joy and the human spirit. We couldn’t imagine a better way to close our 35th season than to share our joy with all of you.
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[from www.scottishopera.org.uk/our-operas/14-15/sir-walter-scott-and-opera]
These imaginative recitals celebrate the 200th anniversary of the publication of the Waverley Novels. Curated by Head of Music Derek Clark, the programme is inspired by some of Scott’s most popular works.
Rich with romanticism and full of the supernatural, Scott’s novels and poetry have been a well-mined source for generations of composers, and have inspired over 80 operas. These intimate recitals feature work by Donizetti, Rossini and Bizet as well as Arthur Sullivan, of Gilbert and Sullivan fame, and Scottish composer Hamish MacCunn.
Visiting four of Scotland’s most singular and beautiful venues, including The Hub in Edinburgh, St Machar’s Cathedral in Aberdeen and Òran Mór in Glasgow, a stellar line-up brings the programme to life, accompanied by Derek Clark on piano. The tour also includes a recital at Scott’s own home, Abbotsford House, on Monday 7 July – the anniversary of the publication of Waverley, the first of the author’s world-famous series.
Soprano Judith Howarth
Tenor Michael Colvin
Baritone Roland Wood
Piano Derek Clark
Running time 1 hr 40 mins approximately
Supported by The Italian Cultural Institute, Edinburgh
Sun 13 Jul 3.00pm
Òran Mór, Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8QX / Box Office: RCS, 100 Renfrew Street G2 3DB
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“le Canadien Michael Colvin confère un caractère bien trempé à Jaquino, un personnage qui passe facilement inaperçu si un chanteur plus insignifiant s’en empare.”
“Michael Colvin presents a lively character in Jaquino, a character that is easily missed if a more insignificant singer takes it on.” Sebastian Foucart, ConcertoNet.com
“Tous les rôles principaux sont tenus par des chanteurs impressionnants… Michael Colvin en Jaquino livre également une très bonne prestation”
“All the principal roles were taken by impressive singers… Michael Colvin as Jaquino delivers a very good performance”
Claude Jottrand, ForumOpera.com
Michael will appear as Jaquino in Beethoven’s FIDELIO in a European tour with Le Cercle de l’Harmonie this month!
Theatre des champs elysees
June 11 & 12, 2014 20:00
Bozar, Brussels (Belgium)
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June 14, 2014 20:00
Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, Paris (France)
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Le Cercle de l’Harmonie & Choeur les éléments
Jérémie Rhorer direction
Malin Byström soprano : Léonore
Joseph Kaiser ténor : Florestan
Sophie Karthäuser soprano : Marzelline
Andrew Foster Williams basse : Don Pizarro
Robert Gleadow basse : Rocco
Michael Colvin ténor : Jaquino
Mischa Schelomianski basse : Don Fernando
May 19-21 : Common Ground
Symphony New Brunswick Season Finale
with The Louisbourg Choir, Monique Richard, director, Beethoven’s Ninth.
featuring: Sally Dibblee, Paula Rockwell, Michael Colvin and Giles Tomkins
Programme:
The final Bravo Concert of the season features a favorite for everyone; from the heart thumping bravado of Aaron Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man; to the heart wrenching beauty of the often requested Adagio for Strings; to the full hearts and souls of Beethoven’s most famous Symphony with its iconic “Ode to Joy”. A fitting celebration for the whole family.
Dates:
May 19, 2014, 7:30 PM at the Capitol Theatre, tickets here: www.capitol.nb.ca
May 20, 2014, 7:30 PM at The Playhouse, tickets here: www.theplayhouse.ca
May 21, 2014, 7:30 PM at the Imperial Theatre, tickets here: www.imperialtheatre.nb.ca
Adult tickets: $40
Student tickets: $10