It's been confirmed by the Québec City 400th organization. The Urban Opera I was so much looking forward to seeing with my family next summer has been cancelled. I spoke to my wife and daughter and they just shrugged their shoulders. My dissappointment has subsided, having read what may be done to replace the Urban Opera. Having planned our summer already, we've concluded that it will still be worth it to visit Quebec City as planned. (see previous posting on this matter)
“With less than 6 months to go, the Urban Opera was facing major technical difficulties that put its feasibility in doubt”, announced general manager Daniel Gélinas. “This artistic project has been adapted accordingly to launch the "Québec plein la rue" series that will bring the biggest international street performance companies here for a North American premiere”...general manager Daniel Gélinas
The “Québec plein la rue" series will be produced by the Québec Summer Festival in collaboration with the Carnaval de Québec M. Christie and the Grands Feux Loto-Québec, and will be presented on July 3, 4 and 5, 2008 at Place de l’Assemblée-nationale...
The Québec Summer Festival launches its 2008 edition that same weekend, with a lineup of exclusive international performances from July 3-6 at all its venues in what promises to be an exciting program to mark the 400th anniversary celebrations." (press release)
The Québec Summer Festival launches its 2008 edition that same weekend, with a lineup of exclusive international performances from July 3-6 at all its venues in what promises to be an exciting program to mark the 400th anniversary celebrations." (press release)
Vive la Joie de Vivre!
Jaime
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