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With less than a month to the Ball (February 5), the menu is set, the debutantes and cavaliers are deep into rehearsals, and two of Opera Lyra Ottawa's own Opera Studio members are preparing to dazzle the hall! Opera Lyra Ottawa is delighted that ball-goers have the chance to hear soprano Marie-Claire Fafard-Blais and baritone Mark Gough perform a couple of gorgeous duets and demonstrate how important the program is in training Canada's future opera stars.
Guests are offered a sumptuous dinner combining the best of Austrian cuisine with a special Canadian twist, exceptional wine, beautiful music and unlimited dancing! Held in the National Gallery of Canada’s spectacular Great Hall a unique setting, offering unparalleled views of Ottawa’s winter wonderland.
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The night also features a few auction items to help raise additional funds, including the auctioning off of the Conductor’s Baton, a unique opportunity for one lucky guest to live the dream of conducting an orchestra!
Book your tables/tickets before it sells out! http://www.vienneseoperaballottawa.com/
Can’t get to Vienna? Why not come to the Viennese Opera Ball in Ottawa!
Opera Lyra Ottawa is thrilled to join the Viennese Opera Ball family as one of its beneficiaries.
Mark your calendars: February 5th, 2011 at the National Gallery of Canada.
As the Ball has always been dedicated to raising funds for youth programs in the city, proceeds going to Opera Lyra will support the OLO Opera Studio, our professional training program for young opera singers.
Inspired by the cultural elegance of Vienna’s own renowned Opernball, the Ottawa event is one of only five international balls officially sanctioned by the Austrian Government. Combining the best of Austrian cuisine with a special Canadian twist, guests are offered a sumptuous dinner, exceptional wine, beautiful music and unlimited dancing! In addition to traditional introduction of debutantes and cavaliers in a wonderful demonstration of true Viennese waltzes, for the first time this year guests will be treated to a performance by two members of the OLO Opera Studio.
Held in the National Gallery of Canada’s spectacular Great Hall a unique setting, offering unparalleled views of Ottawa’s winter wonderland. The night also features a few auction items to help raise additional funds, including the auctioning off of the Conductor’s Baton, a unique opportunity for one lucky guest to live the dream of conducting an orchestra!
Tickets also include two free group dance lessons offered by the Fred Astaire Dance Studio and a complimentary photo of each couple at the Ball.
For more information on the Ball and to order tables/tickets, please visit www.vienneseoperaballottawa.com