Party Like it's 1699; A Digital Opera

Montreal Baroque Festival (2013)

Digital opera premiered JUNE 22 at the Montreal Baroque Festival with digital performances by Syngja, Mozart's Sister, Hua Li & Otto. New baroque music by d'Eon. Readings from Ashley Obscura and Guillaume Morissette.

Party like it's 1699 brings period instrument performance to unlikely settings, exposing new audiences to the aesthetics of the 18th century. Created by creative directors Aleks Schürmer and Frances Adair Mckenzie & a collective of musicians, visual artists, dancers and musicologists.

photo credit: Tyr Jami