{"id":102374,"date":"2024-03-13T11:45:12","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T15:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=102374"},"modified":"2024-03-13T14:00:01","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T18:00:01","slug":"preview-new-opera-caribbean-orchestral-fusion-two-new-video-streams-premiere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2024\/03\/13\/preview-new-opera-caribbean-orchestral-fusion-two-new-video-streams-premiere\/","title":{"rendered":"PREVIEW | From New Opera To Caribbean-Orchestral Fusion: Two New Video Streams Premiere"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_102375\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-102375\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Copy-of-Copy-of-INTERVIEW-1.jpg\" alt=\"L: Graphic for Etiquette, the opera by Monica Pearce (Image courtesy of Essential Opera); R: (Photo courtesy of One Caribbean Voice)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Copy-of-Copy-of-INTERVIEW-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Copy-of-Copy-of-INTERVIEW-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Copy-of-Copy-of-INTERVIEW-1-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Copy-of-Copy-of-INTERVIEW-1-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-102375\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">L: Graphic for Etiquette, the opera by Monica Pearce (Image courtesy of Essential Opera); R: (Photo courtesy of One Caribbean Voice)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Some like to debate the value of video vs live performance, but making it an either\/or question is missing the point. Video opens up a world of performance that geography can make it difficult to attend in person.<\/p>\n<p>Two upcoming video releases underscore that point. Halifax\u2019s Essential Opera offers a new short opera set in the Roaring Twenties, and an orchestra in Switzerland premieres the film of an innovative fusion concert.<\/p>\n<h2>Etiquette: A New Opera By Monica Pearce<\/h2>\n<p>Based in the Maritimes, Essential Opera is an indie producer of both live and filmed opera. Etiquette is a new opera by composer Monica Pearce, with direction by Tom Belding.<\/p>\n<p>The production stars soprano Maureen Batt as Dorothy, with soprano Erin Bardua singing the role of Emily, and mezzo-soprano Lucy Hayes-Davis as Nancy. The music is directed by Tara Scott at the piano, with Brad Reid, clarinet.<\/p>\n<h3>The Story<\/h3>\n<p>Set on New Year\u2019s Eve, 1927 in Dorothy Parker\u2019s Art Deco apartment, the story finds Parker writing a review of Emily Post\u2019s 684-page book on Etiquette under a tight deadline. But&#8230; it\u2019s time to party, and Dorothy abandons the assignment for a night on the town.<\/p>\n<p>The second scene takes place a few weeks later as Emily and politician Nancy Astor at first clash, and then realize they have much more in common than they thought.<\/p>\n<p>Etiquette ends with Dorothy waking up bleary eyed on New Year\u2019s Day with a review to write.<\/p>\n<p>Expect the dynamic energy of the Roaring Twenties and upbeat music to tell the story, and convey Dorothy\u2019s legendary wit.<\/p>\n<h3>The Details<\/h3>\n<p>The Etiquette Film Release takes place om March 26, 2024, 7 p.m.ET\/8 p.m.AT. At the film\u2019s premiere on the 26th, there will also be a live chat with creators and artists following the initial screening.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On-demand viewing is available <strong>March 26 through April 3<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li>Tickets available [<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/halifax.boldtypetickets.com\/events\/149717382\/etiquette-film-premiere\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you purchase a ticket, you\u2019ll receive a link to the stream.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wQA5BoEZptI?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<h2>Symphonic Orchestra Meets Steel Pan: HOLA! (Heal Our Land) Premiere<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Extempo Steelband<\/strong> of Winterthur Switzerland and <strong>Camerata Salonistica<\/strong>, an orchestra from St. Gallen Switzerland, got together for a performance in 2022. The concert took place at the concert hall F\u00fcrstenlandsaal Gossau, Switzerland, using arrangements created for the occasion by Martin Grah, musical director of Extempo. What followed was a productive collaboration between the steel pan band and Michael Schl\u00e4pfer, the conductor of the orchestra.<\/p>\n<p>The Camerata Salonistica is a relatively new symphony orchestra, drawing musicians from Eastern Switzerland. They get together on a project to project basis.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was a wonderful experience to work with the symphony orchestra Camerata Salonistica and arrange for a joint concert of the orchestra with the steelband. The richness of the combined sound is amazing,\u201d Schl\u00e4pfer says in a statement.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The film concert premiere takes place <strong>March 16 at 1 p.m.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Tickets can be purchased [<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/Camerata_Salonistica_and_Extempo_Steelband_Concert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A portion of the proceeds will go to charitable institutions.<\/p>\n<p>Happy viewing!<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Are you looking to promote an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/advertising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a\"><u>event<\/u><\/span><\/a>? Have a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/masthead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>news tip<\/u><\/a>? Need to know the best\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>events<\/u><\/a>\u00a0happening this weekend? 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