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Tristan und Isolde

Canadian Opera Company presents Tristan und Isolde. Photo: Bill Viola, video stills; photographer: Kira Perov Tristan und Isolde Presented by: Canadian Opera Company Starts: January 29, 2013 Ends: February 23, 2013 Event Time(s):Tristan und Isolde runs for seven performances on Jan. 29 (6:30 p.m.), Feb. 2 (2 p.m.), 8 (6:30 p.m.), 14 (6:30 p.m.), 17 (2 p.m.), 20 (6:30 p.m.) and 23 (6:30 p.m.), 2013 Website: www.coc.ca Cost Information: Single ticket prices range from $12 to $390 ($22 tickets available for people under the age of 30)This production by legendary director Peter Sellars stars celebrated Canadian tenor Ben Heppner in his signature role, one that critics have hailed as a "translucent and exalted performance." Making his company debut leading the COC Orchestra and Chorus is one of the most sought after and respected conductors in the world today, Chief Conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra Jiří Bělohlávek. This is the first time that Sellars' awe-inspiring production of Tristan und Isolde will be seen in Canada, with the COC recreating the Opéra national de Paris production that premiered in 2005. Sellars' staging for Tristan und Isolde comes to life with video imagery by internationally renowned video artist Bill Viola. Location:Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts 145 Queen Street West Map to this event Public Transit:Osgoode subway station TTC Trip Planner Downtown Bicentennial/War 1812 The City of Toronto does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of the content provided in this calendar. All listing details are submitted by event organizers. To confirm any information, please contact the organizers directly.. Event Details. Location: 145 Queen Street West