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CANADIANS NEXT ON STAGE
Apr 01 2025
L’opera seria Gassmann
Teatro alla Scala
Teatro alla Scala
Apr 02 2025
Rebanks Family Fellowship Concert Various
The Royal Conservatory of Music
Mazzoleni Concert Hall
Apr 03 2025
L’opera seria Gassmann
Teatro alla Scala
Teatro alla Scala
Apr 04 2025
L’amour und Liebe Various
University of Toronto Opera
Walter Hall, U of T
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CANADIANS NEXT ON STAGE
Apr 01 2025
L’opera seria Gassmann
Teatro alla Scala
Teatro alla Scala
Apr 02 2025
Rebanks Family Fellowship Concert Various
The Royal Conservatory of Music
Mazzoleni Concert Hall
Apr 03 2025
L’opera seria Gassmann
Teatro alla Scala
Teatro alla Scala
Apr 04 2025
L’amour und Liebe Various
University of Toronto Opera
Walter Hall, U of T
No event found!
