I'm here in Toronto reviving 'Death in Venice' by Benjamin Britten. This production began in Aldeburgh three years ago and I've been with it through revivals in Bregenz, Prague, Lyon and now Toronto.
It's a simple and beautiful production of a complex but very rewarding piece. This time round we are lucky enough to have the conductor of the original 1973 production, Steuart Bedford, working with us (seen above rehearsing the wonderful Canadian Opera Company Chorus and Ensemble on the set in the Imperial Opera Rehearsal Theatre).
The company here in Toronto is excellent. Well run, well organised and well motivated. It's a joy working here.
We have been rehearsing hard getting the show ready for stage rehearsals which start next week, so there has been little time for sightseeing yet. Hopefully later.
Another full rehearsal this evening. It's exhausting running a big rehearsal, keeping everyone focussed and involved with all the information and encouragement they need. It is also very rewarding though.
The Four Seasons Centre, Canadian Opera Company's Home
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