Opera group hits pub to stage shows for sophisticated palates
Opera’s famous drinking songs — La Traviata’s Brindisi, Don Giovanni’s Fin ch’han dal vino, Carmen’s Votre Toast — tend to flow with references to women and wine, not beer. But […]
Opera by the Pint is a unique event in Winnipeg where opera enthusiasts gather at the Little Brown Jug, a local pub and brewery, to enjoy free performances of famous drinking songs set to Verdi, Puccini, and Mozart. The event, organized by Flipside Opera & Art Song Collective, has been running for eight seasons and has grown from an informal gathering of 30 to 50 people to a lively crowd of opera lovers.
The event features traditional Filipino ballads and Mexican art songs alongside the popular drinking songs, creating a diverse musical experience. The brewery's acoustics and casual environment make it an ideal location for the performances, which are often enhanced by the MC, Judith Oatway, who engages the audience with her wit and relatable commentary.
Some attendees have become so enamored with the artform that they have become avid opera supporters.
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