Recycling Opera
This online exhibit presents an overview and comparison of two productions of W.A. Mozart’s opera Cosi fan tutte during the 1972 and 1973 National Arts Centre Summer Festival. The main artefacts presented here are newly catalogued costumes worn by the cast in both productions, as well as press reviews from both years. This exhibit explains how the NAC recycled the opera production and describes how, in the end, it was a success for the NAC’s foundation its early years.
Authors
- Zoé Dumas
- Emily Calongcagong
Bibliography
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Belina-Johnson, Anastasia, and Derek B. Scott. 2016. The Business of Opera. Ashgate Interdisciplinary Studies in Opera. London ; New York: Routledge.
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Kraglund, John. 1973. “This Cosi Memorable in Matter of Music.” The Globe & Mail, July 26.
National Arts Centre. 1974. 1973-1974 Annual Report. Prepared by Hamilton G. Southam. National Arts Centre, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Thistle, Lauretta.“Festival Raises Many Questions.” Ottawa Citizen, July 1972.
Thistle, Lauretta. 1973. “Cosi fan tutte Back, Charming as Ever.” Ottawa Citizen, July 25.
Young, Blythe. 1973. “NAC revival of ‘Cosi’ tops last year’s version.” Ottawa Journal, July 25.