Opera Night in Ottawa

 On Thursday June 7th, join the opulent crowd at the most fashionable Gala in Ottawa: the Pellegrini Opera’s spring fundraising dinner! Versace and Al Masani Royal Jewelry & Couture are on board as well to bring you a night of opera, fashion, and of course food. Versace Night at the

Bond at the Opera

 Photo credits: Alexandra Augustine Bond…James Bond. The name has been pulled from the pages of Ian Fleming’s popular spy novels into a cinematic world of action, romance and intrigue since Sean Connery first stepped into the well-tailored suit of what would become a movie icon. But how would the character

Rock-a-bye Baby! Music and Beyond Goes Viral

 Photos by Anastasia Krachkovskaya / Ottawa Life Magazine cover photo by Paul Couvrette Ottawa’s Music & Beyond Festival lived up to its name this week when a clip from their annual Christmas concert ignited classical music fans the world over as it went viral on Facebook. The video features mezzo-soprano Wallis

Tosca Ready Seduce Ottawa Opera Lovers

 Tosca has been called many things. She’s been labeled as brutal, painted with bloody brush, declared shocking and, most certainly, she’s scandalous. This weekend, however, she can be your date for a night at the opera. Acclaimed Music Director Michel Brousseau and Artistic Director Vincent Thomas lead the Pellegrini Opera company for

Not Just Another La Bohème

 From its inception in 2004, the mission of Pellegrini Opera has been to make top quality operatic performances accessible to everyone in the nation’s capital. Founded by internationally acclaimed soprano Maria Pellegrini, the local, non-profit organization is dedicated to bringing opera to those who would not normally have the opportunity

Shen Yun Returns to Ottawa for Ninth Season

 In Chinese, Shen Yun means “the beauty of divine beings dancing.” Indeed that is exactly what audiences can expect from the 2015 performance of Shen Yun at the National Arts Centre. “The show will be a lasting memory and the profundity of the Chinese culture will uplift their life,” says

Let Opera Lyra’s Tosca Take you Away

 Photo courtesy of Marc Fowler. There is nothing quite grander than hearing beautiful voices singing about love, betrayal and politics. There is one chance left to catch Opera Lyra’s production of Puccini’s Tosca and you shouldn’t miss it:  Saturday night.  The singing, set, costumes and music will instantaneously transport you

Come Blow Your Horn: Perth’s Classic Theatre Festival

 Calling all theatre lovers! The fifth annual Classic Theatre Festival is happening right now in Heritage Perth, Ontario. With plays going on until the end of August, you will not want to miss a show. One play gaining much praise is Neil Simon’s comedy Come Blow Your Horn-- based on

Cultural Life of Kazakhstan: Preserving the Past to Create the Future

 by Ambassador Dr. Konstantin Zhigalov Kazakhstan has a long and culturally-rich history. Thanks to its geographical location in the heart of the Eurasian continent, it was at the crossroads of many historic events. These include the arrival of the horse-mounted nomads at Eurasia; the bright and dramatic fate of the