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“The individuals celebrated in these pages nurtured their talents in Canada, but their art has left audiences and other musicians around the world spellbound.” - Time Magazine, March 24, 2003
Co-Artistic Directors Marshall Pynkoski and Jeannette Zingg’s fascination with the music, theatre and dance of the 17th and 18th centuries began in classes with the late Leonard Crainford and John Marshall, respectively Chairman and Major Examiner, Royal Academy of Dancing. Early in their professional careers they received contracts to dance for one year at the famous Moulin Rouge in Paris, where they were able to undertake an in-depth study of Baroque opera, ballet and drama, working from original documents housed in archives of the Bibliothèque Nationale and the Paris Opera. This was supplemented by private study with renowned baroque dramaturge, Professor Dene Barnett, studies with baroque dance expert Wendy Hilton and with Bournonville ballet specialist, Sandra Caverly.
Since founding Opera Atelier, Mr. Pynkoski and Ms. Zingg have won numerous awards including the distinction of Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from the Government of France and the Toronto Arts Award. For three years they were principal guest instructors at the Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles in Paris, collaborating with conductor Marc Minkowski and Les Musiciens du Louvre. Their acclaimed production of Dido and Aeneas played
in the Royal Theater of the Château de Versailles as well as at the BBC Proms and throughout Europe. Opera Atelier has introduced Baroque opera to Asia where productions of Lully, Purcell and Mozart have been enthusiastically received throughout Japan, Singapore and Korea.
Mr. Pynkoski and Ms. Zingg have collaborated in several films with Rhombus Media, including the award-winning The Sorceress featuring Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Christopher Hogwood with The Academy of Ancient Music, Artists of Atelier Ballet and dancers from the Dutch National Ballet, Master Peter’s Puppet Show (Manuel de Falla) and Inspired by Bach featuring Yo - Yo Ma, all with Rhombus Media. The Documentary (produced by Docutainment) about the production of Lully's Persee first aired on CBC Television, December 2004, while the full length Persee aired on BRAVO in September 2005.
In March 2003, Mr. Pynkoski and Ms. Zingg were recognized by Time Magazine as two of six artists honoured as Canada's Best, in Music. Recenty, Mr. Pynkoski received the Muriel Sherrin Award for outstanding contribution to music in Toronto. Their 2005 production of Purcell's Dido and Aeneas won the Dora Mavor Moore Award for Best Production. On October 17, 2007 they received a Ruby Award for outstanding achievement in Canadian opera.
The atmosphere of the period came to life with marvelous lightness and ingenious fascination....Opera Atelier’s Don Giovanni excited
a longing for the large-hearted era.”
– Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, Japan
Opera Atelier holds a unique place in the North America theatre community, producing opera, ballet and drama from the 17th and 18th centuries. These productions draw upon the aesthetics and ideals of the period, featuring soloists of international acclaim, period ballet, original instruments, elaborate stage décor, exquisite costumes and an imaginative energy that sets Opera Atelier apart. Opera Atelier is not in the business of “reconstruction”, rather each production is original providing a thrilling theatrical experience for modern audiences.
Under the direction of founders Marshall Pynkoski and Jeannette Zingg, Opera Atelier has been acclaimed throughout Canada, in Houston, Cleveland, New York, Stuttgart, Halle, Bremen London (BBC Proms), Paris, Montreux, Citta di Castello, Singapore, throughout Japan and, most
recently, in Seoul, Korea. We collaborate with some of early music's most distinguished artists including Andrew Parrott, Trevor Pinnock, Herve Niquet, Marc Minkowski and many others.
Opera Atelier's 2000 production of Lully’s Persée (performed for the first time since the 18th century) was hailed as “the operatic event of the year, a triumph for the director Marshall Pynkoski, choreographer Jeannette Zingg, their design team and their cast…” by William Littler of the Toronto Star.
Mr. Pynkoski and Ms. Zingg also direct the School
of Atelier Ballet which now operates under the umbrella of Opera Atelier. Graduates of S.A.B are performing professionally in companies throughout North America and Europe including The National Ballet of Canada and Opera Atelier. Opera Atelier’s commitment to education extends to their Making of an Opera Program, which introduces thousands of children to all aspects of production and performance. Opera Atelier has received four Lieutenant Governor Awards for Excellence in Arts management.
Opera Atelier has produced more than forty productions over the years and has an extensive stock of sets, costumes and props available for rental. Many of these are specialty items created to enhance the unique nature of the productions. Our costume styles range from the early baroque period through to the early classical. Also available are full production rentals for the following operas:
The Marriage of Figaro (Mozart)
Don Giovanni (Mozart)
The Magic Flute (Mozart)
This section will be expanded shortly with a more comprehensive listing and visual catalogue of our materials. If you have further questions or would like to make a rental enquiry contact:
Julian Sleath, Production Manager
416-703-3767 ext. 33
Opera Atelier needs you! We depend on our dedicated team of volunteers that assist throughout the year, both within the office and during production time.
Looking for an opportunity to get involved and make a difference? Enjoy being part of a team and being challenged? Need volunteer hours?
We take the time to place each volunteer according to his/her interests, abilities and availability in order to ensure everyone’s satisfaction.
Interested in joining our dynamic team of volunteers?
Step 1: click Here to download the PDF of the volunteer form.
Step 2: Complete the form and send it in to Opera Atelier either by email, mail or fax.
If you would like more information about the opportunities available kindly contact Sibel Bowers at (416) 703-3767 x24.
Series of informative and interactive workshops for teachers and students (grades 7- college/university) held annually. Students join Opera Atelier's creative team and see what it takes to produce a Baroque opera. This series of informative and interactive workshops for students and teachers (grades 7- college/university) is held annually in conjunction with Opera Atelier’s fall production.
Students will work with activities in the following curriculum areas: Music, Dance, Visual Arts, History, Social Studies and Career Planning. Students will become aware of the great works of the l7th and l8th centuries while learning how an opera, the most comprehensive of all the performing arts, is put together.
Students and teachers are invited to attend a dress rehearsal at the historic Elgin Theatre. The Program, tied in with Opera Atelier's fall production, provides students and teachers with a thorough background on baroque opera and ballet.
THE MAKING OF AN OPERA supports arts programs in the schools and meets with the Ontario Arts curriculum for education.
For more information regarding our programs, or to request a study guide, kindly call (416) 703-3767 ext.29 or e-mail
Welcome to Opera Atelier's media room.
Click below for news releases and downloadable print-quality production photographs.
For additional interview requests, additional information, or other publicity inquiries, please contact:
Karen Lorenowicz
416-243-0168
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