[e-drive][DISCOUNT TICKETS - TORONTO]

[Chris Blanchenot]

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DISCOUNT TICKETS - TORONTO
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Persée
Jean-Baptiste Lully

April 23, 24, 28, 30, May 1, 7:30pm & May 2, 3:00pm

$25 tickets Quote 'MARTS' today!

"a breathtaking event of inconceivable brilliance" - Mercure de France

Don't be disappointed! Order your tickets today and you will be swept into Lully's world of gods and goddesses, flying machines, sea monsters, a triton, and some of the most glorious and mysterious music you have ever heard.  Heralded by William Littler of the Toronto Star as "the operatic event of the year 2000", you do not want to miss Opera Atelier's brilliant extravaganza of Baroque opera and ballet from the court of the Sun King.  Due to overwhelming demand, Persée will return for 6 performances only to Toronto's Elgin Theatre April 23rd to May 2nd, 2004. 

Opera Atelier is pleased to offer a special discount to arts workers! Book your $25 tickets today by going to the Elgin Theatre box office at 189 Yonge St. or by calling Ticketmaster at 416-872-5555 and quoting 'MARTS'.  This special rate applies to B section seats (regularly $79.00) on April 28th for a maximum of two tickets per individual.  Please note that there are a limited number of seats available so call to get your tickets today.  This offer is upgradeable to section A seats for an additional $25.00 per ticket (regularly $99.00)

This opera/ballet was long considered to be the crowning achievement of French music theatre.  More than half a century after its premiere, Persée was chosen by Louis XV to open the new Royal Opera House at the Palace de Versailles, in celebration of the wedding of Marie Antoinette.  Lully's Persée recounts the thrilling story of Perseus, son of Zeus and heroic vanquisher of the Gorgon Medusa.  With the aid of the god Mercury, Perseus proceeds to slay Medusa and rescue the princess Andromeda from the sea monster to whom she is being sacrificed in an effort to appease Juno, the irate Queen of Heaven.  

Featuring Artists of Atelier Ballet, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir.

Sung in French, with English and French surtitles

www.operaatelier.com 

Ticketmaster 416-872-5555                   "... a run, don't walk production" - Classical 96.3 FM   

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