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Concert Opera - Airdrie and Okotoks

Concert Opera returns to Calgary, Airdrie and Okotoks! - Calgary Concert Opera Company with Opera by Request and Foothill Philharmonic Chorus have teamed up to present the concert version of: La Gioconda by Ponchielli! June 10, Airdrie Alliance Church, 7pm - 1604 Summerfield Blvd June 12, Calgary First Baptist Church 7pm - 1311 4 St SW June 14, Okotoks United Church 2pm - 43 Riverside Drive (Free Parking in Church lots) The opera's title translates as The Happy Woman. The story revolves around a woman, Gioconda, who so loves her mother that when Laura, her rival in love for the heart of Enzo, saves her mother's life, Gioconda puts aside her own romantic love to repay her. The villain Barnaba tries to seduce Gioconda, but she prefers death. www.calgaryconcertopera.com http://ccocgioconda.eventbrite.com mail@calgaryconcertopera.com Tickets $20! 43 Riverside Drive