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Opera Residency Presentation: Karim Al-Zand’s The Book of Tales & Bartok’s Bluebeard’s Castle

February 21 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Doors and Reception at 7:00
at the KIAC Ballroom / Dënäkär Zho
Performances to follow
Admission by Donation

Join us for an extraordinary evening of music, and a pre-show reception hosted by The Yukon Arts Centre, that blends innovative new work with a new spin on an opera classic. The night will feature newly composed excerpts by the talented Karim Al-Zand, offering a fresh and captivating perspective on contemporary opera.  

Following this exciting premiere, the evening will continue with an in-concert performance of Béla Bartók’s haunting and intense Bluebeard’s Castle. This masterwork will be sung in English, to tell a contemporary love story shadowed by dementia. 

Don’t miss this exceptional evening where the cutting edge of contemporary composition meets a 20th-century opera masterpiece, creating a truly unforgettable experience.

Featuring:
Elizabeth Polese, Soprano
Rachael McAuley, Mezzo-Soprano
Connor Hoppenbrouwers, Baritone
Karim Al-Zand, Composer
Spencer Kryzanowski, Conductor/Pianist 

This presentation is the culmination of a week-long residency co-presented by the Yukon Arts Centre in the KIAC Ballroom at Dënäkär Zho

This immersive one-week residency offers a unique opportunity for an opera composer to delve deeply into their creative process, collaborate with performers, and refine their compositions in a supportive and inspiring environment. During the residency, composers will have access to a range of resources, including rehearsal space and professional musicians to bring their work to life. 

The residency provides the time and space needed for composers to experiment, explore new ideas, and push the boundaries of their work.  At the end of the week, there will be an informal presentation of the work-in-progress, offering a chance to hear their compositions come to life and gather valuable audience feedback. 

This residency is designed to support and nurture emerging opera composers by providing a focused, creative atmosphere to take their projects to the next level. 

Details

Date:
February 21
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Event Category:

Organizer

Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)
Phone
867-993-5005

Venue

Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)
902 2nd Avenue, Dawson City + Google Map
Phone
867-993-5005
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Artist in Residence activities include artist talks, studio tours, interactive events, and more.

Founded in 2001, in a partnership with Parks Canada, the KIAC Artist in Residence Program has welcomed over 300 talented artists, musicians and filmmakers to Dawson City from all regions of Canada and around the world. Our alumni include Sobey Art Award nominees, Western Canada Music Award winners, and prize-winning filmmakers from film festivals across the globe.

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