KO Learns to Sing with Soprano Aline Kutan & Michael Dargie

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What an incredibly fun evening learning to sing with the beautiful and immensely talented sopranoAline Kutanwho will perform as Lakmé inLeo DelibesOperaLakmépresented byCalgary Operaand actor extraordinaire Michael Dargie fromThe Loose Moose Theatrecompany..

Canadian sopranoAline Kutanis a versatile artist acclaimed for her crystalline voice, amazing virtuosity and powerful scenic presence. Early in career, she won prestigious prizes including theMetropolitan Operaand Toulouse International Voice Competitions. She has sung over 30 roles other thanLakmé, such as Queen of the Night, Violetta, working with many illustrious conductors on international stages such asLa Scala de Milano,Opera de Paris,Teatro de Colonin Buenos Aires. She has sung concerts and recitals around the world and recorded for BMG Sony, Atma and Analekta labels. She teaches voice at the Conservatory of Music,  the McGill Schulich School of Music and now Michael and myself 😛

Lakméfirst premiered in Paris in April 14th, 1883 at theOpera Comique. It is interesting to note that the tragic story ofLakméwas unusual to perform at this theatre, as it was known for putting on more comedic and lighter works.

Lakméwill be at theJubilee Auditorium November 21, 25 and 27, 2015. To purchase tickets, clickHERE.

If you want to make a beautifully themed evening out of theCalgary Opera’s Lakmé, I highly recommend a dinner atMoti Mahalprior to the performance. That’s my favorite Indian restaurant 🙂 Their food is incredible!