Arcady is thrilled to present their new Opera Showcase with three captivating 20-minute musical dramas! Brought to life through the brilliant libretti of Michaela Chiste, these performances will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 7:30-9:00 PM at the Waterford Old Town Hall. The fully Canadian project is generously supported by the Ontario Arts Council and features the work of Arcady’s musical director Ronald Beckett as well as associate composers Benjamin Gabbay and Emma Verdonk.
Experience "The Innkeeper" (Beckett), a captivating tale where two very different worlds collide in an unforgettable encounter. Featuring baritone Michael York as stoic innkeeper Frederick and soprano Cristina Pisani as fiery jazz singer Jasmine, "The Innkeeper" is a poignant story of renewal as two lost souls rediscover the rhythm of life.
"The Scholars" brings four students together for a night of meditation on human progress. Through innovative music by Gabbay, Mary (soprano Daniela Agostino), Agatha (mezzo-soprano Mairi Demings), Victor (tenor Cameron Mazzei), and Albert (baritone Christopher Pitre-McBride) debate the limits of knowledge in a philosophical reckoning.
"The Gardener" (Verdonk) follows Marco (baritone Anthony Rodrigues), as he faces figures from his past within his sanctuary of flowers. Lost friend Zinnia (soprano Vivien Illion), former love Heliotrope (soprano Michaela Chiste), and mother Carnation (mezzo-soprano Michal Aloni) present contemplations on a life fully lived.
Don't miss these life-affirming productions that will leave you humming their tunes long after the curtain falls! Secure your seat early for the Arcady Opera Showcase with tickets at $49 available at www.arcady.ca, through email at
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