WHAT'S NEW AND EXCITING WITH CHRIS AND THE COC!!!

Chris will be back onstage for SIEGFRIED in 2006 - Four Seasons Center!!!

By Richard Wagner

Director Francois Girard and designer Michael Levine continue Wagner's epic journey into the minds of gods and mortals with this tale of greed, fear and self-discovery.

Leaving the shelter of his childhood behind, Siegfried forges a sword and follows the path toward self-discovery, and ultimately the fate of mankind.

Join the Canadian Opera Company as we prepare to mount the complete Ring Cycle in the fall of 2006.

Chris performed January 27, 30, February 2, 5, 8, and 11, 2005 at the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto.  Running time is approximately 5 hours with two intermissions.

Sung in German with English SURTITLES.

 

   

 

Chris can be seen in the Canadian Opera Company, Ring Cycle Production of Die Walkure playing in September 2006 at the Four Seasons Centre located in the heart of Toronto's entertainment district at Queen and University.

For more info on this production please visit www.ringcycle.ca.

Chris performed Walkure April 4, 8, 14, 17, 20 and 23, 2004 at the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto. The show was tremedously recieved and sold out every night.

Running time is approximately 4 hours, 30 minutes with two intermissions.

Sung in German with English Surtitles

Subscriptions for the Ring Cycle 2006 are now on sale.

For more Info Please Visit: www.coc.ca or www.ringcycle.ca

 

Chris and cast member Neil Fleming backstage for Die Walkure performance.

 

 

CHRIS WAS ON-STAGE FOR CARMEN'S SOLD OUT RUN!

By Georges Bizet
Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halevy

In a striking new production, Bizet's dangerous and unpredictable gypsy breaks the heart of one man too many. A vibrant and sun-drenched landscape sets the stage for the thrilling tale of the irresistible Carmen and her lovers.

 Toreador Costumes - Act 4

Sept. 29, Oct. 1, 4, 7, 13, 15, 19, 21 and 23, 2005, at the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto. Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinee performances begin at 2 p.m. Special Saturday matinee time of 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 15.

Running time is approximately 3 hours, 10 minutes with two intermissions. Carmen is sung in French with English SURTITLES.

The  production of Carmen is a co-production of Opera de Montreal, San Diego Opera and the Canadian Opera Company.

 

 

 

Look for Chris as "RAVEN" in this final Ring Cycle installment! 

By Richard Wagner

At long last, the Ring of the Nibelung is in the hands of a true hero. Will Siegfried return the Ring to its home and bring peace to the world, or will he, too, succumb to its deadly curse. Director Tim Albery, designer Michael Levine and conductor Richard Bradshaw bring Richard Wagner’s epic tale of gods and mortals to its fiery conclusion.

Jan. 30, Feb. 2, 4, 7, 10 and 12, 2006, at the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto. Evening performances begin at 6 p.m. Sunday matinee performances begin at 2 p.m. Running time is approximately 5 hours, 30 minutes with two intermissions.

Sung in German with English SURTITLES.