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The
Opera in Concert Chorus Founded in 1978, the reputation of the Opera in
Concert Chorus continues to grow. Audiences and critics are unanimous in
their praise for its "precision, sensitivity and dramatic
intensity". Under the music direction of Chorus Conductor Robert Cooper
and accompanist Alice Yoo, Opera in Concert Chorus has become the musical
backbone of the organization with an impressive expansion of artistic
collaborations with other artistic organizations of great reputation and
standing in Ontario. Opera in Concert Chorus has performed with the Toronto
Symphony, Mainly Mozart Orchestra, appeared at the Algoma Fall Festival,
Guelph Spring Festival, Toronto International Festival and sung joint
concerts with Elmer Isler Singers, Toronto Mendelssohn Youth Choir, Guelph
Chamber Choir and the Canadian Opera Company. As well, the Chorus was chosen
to record the sound track for the feature film THE WARS, and has provided
choral music for several Stratford Festival Productions including MURDER IN
THE CATHEDRAL, RICHARD III and A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS. Because of its versatility and ensemble, the Opera in
Concert Chorus was invited by New Music Concerts to perform several
avant-garde works and premiere a collection of songs by Canadian composer
John Weinzweig, which they recorded for Rhombus Media in preparation for a
documentary on his life and music. Opera in Concert Chorus performed the
Toronto Premiere of Paul Winter’s jazz mass MISSA GAIA, and appeared in
R. Murray Schafer’s APOCALYPSIS during the International Choral
Festival. The Opera in Concert Chorus has also performed with the Montreal
Symphony and the National Ballet of Canada. If you are or know of a talented singer who would be
interested in performing with our chorus and willing to give the time and
energy to meet our many commitments, please contact us. We are always eager
to hear new singers for information about auditioning for Opera in Concert
Chorus, please click on the link below.
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enlarged view in a new window Click here for more information about OIC Chorus Conductor
Robert Cooper Click here for more information about auditioning for OIC Chorus OIC’s Performance
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