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A list of cultural/artsy events I've attended in the city.

 1. Opera Atelier

157 King Street E
Toronto, ON M5C 1G9
(416) 703-3767

Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core

2.0 star rating
  Update - 4/19/2012

Last night I attended the Opera Atelier's production of Armide.  A story about a Muslim princess who is tormented by the love for her kingdom, and the love of a Christian knight, Renaud.  This was an opera written by Jean-Baptiste Lully, who was the…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    11/7/2011 First to Review

    I am glad that there is more than one opera troupe that puts out classics other than the Canadian… Read more »

 2. Cirque Du Soleil

51 Commissioners Street
Toronto, ON M5A 1A6
(416) 462-0991

Category: Performing Arts

4.0 star rating
  12/28/2011

As both Steph L. & Tony F. have stated, Totem was a great show.  For me, one of the points of focus is the music.  

The premise of the show is evolution.  As such, there are actually a lot of tracks that include drumming, and native chants and…More »

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 3. Canadian Opera Company

227 Front Street E
Toronto, ON M5A 1E8
(416) 363-6671

Category: Performing Arts

Neighbourhoods: Corktown, St. Lawrence

4.0 star rating
  Update - 2/8/2012

Thanks to the Under 30 which allows me go snag tickets for about $22, I have been to a few of the productions put on by the CoC at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.

I have seen: La Bohème, Rigoletto, Aida, Orfeo ed Euridice, and just…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    10/3/2011

    My final opera of 2011 was Rigoletto; a Verdi opera about karma and "love."  I use the term "love"… Read more »

 4. Cirque du Soleil - Quidam

100 Princess Blvd
Toronto, ON M6K 3C3

Category: Local Flavour

2.0 star rating
  12/28/2011 First to Review

I've been to a few CdS shows, both in Las Vegas and in Toronto.  "O" in Vegas was my first CdS experience and I was blown away.  I have also seen oVo and Totem in Toronto.  

Quidam takes you into an imaginary world of a little girl who is bored and…More »

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 5. Sony Centre For The Performing Arts

1 Front St E
Toronto, ON M5E 1B2
(416) 393-7469

Categories: Music Venues, Performing Arts

Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  2/10/2012

I have only been to the Sony Centre once to see a  tribute concert which consisted of a partial orchestra and the band's instruments (acoutisc/electric guitar, a drum set and a piano).  I am not an audiophile so I can't comment much on the acousitcs.…More »

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