uOttawa Opera Ensemble: RAVEL

Firstly, with its orchestral colours, like a fragrant, warm, exotic bouquet, Schéhérazade is straight out of the collection of tales “The Thousand and One Nights”, recounting with sensuality and elan the twists and turns of desire and passion.

Then, you are transported to the heart of fantasy, where even objects and animals come to life. Combining poetry, magic and humour, L'Enfant et les Sortilèges tells the story of a child who, punished by his mother, flies into a tantrum and destroys everything he finds in his room: books, cups, furniture and animals. One after another, they rebel fiercely against him, and the child is then confronted with the consequences of his actions. At first frightened, he gradually becomes aware of others and learns the importance of empathy. 
Compassion has crept into him... the child has grown up!

Vocal coach: Aude Urbancic
Stage Director: Adam Da Ros
Conductor: Dinuk Wijeratne
Calixa-Lavallée Choir Director: Laurence Ewashko
Children's Choir Director: Robert Filion