Toronto 
Events Description
Nova Scotian contralto Portia White was the first Black Canadian concert performer to achieve international fame in the mid- 20th century, touring North America and performing in Europe while being hailed as the best classical voice of her generation. Yet despite such artistic accomplishments, her story has been erased from Canadians’ collective memory.
Working against this history, Aportia Chryptych is a bold, new Black opera that sets out to reclaim Portia White’s story, evoking memories of the past as a form of political resistance. Spoken word, rap, folk songs, hip-hop, R&B, and classic opera repertoire collide in an explosive score that seeks to break down musical silos and unite artistic and cultural communities.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : TBA
How to get tickets?
Phone: 416-363-8231
Email: tickets@coc.ca
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Friday June 14, 2024 to Sunday June 16, 2024
Venue & Address
Canadian Opera Company Theatre, 227 Front St. E., Toronto, Ontario
Wheelchair accessible
