Opera School
Opera School is a Canadian short documentary film, directed by Gudrun Parker and released in 1952.[1] The film traces the education of an opera singer studying at The Royal Conservatory of Music, climaxing in her debut singing the role of Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro.[2]
| Opera School | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Gudrun Parker |
| Written by | Lister Sinclair |
| Produced by | Guy Glover |
| Starring | Marguerite Gignac |
| Cinematography | Denis Gillson |
| Music by | Louis Applebaum |
Production company | |
Release date | 1952 |
Running time | 45 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The film won the Canadian Film Award for Best Theatrical Short Film at the 4th Canadian Film Awards in 1952.[3]
References
- Wyndham Wise, "Gudrun Bjerring Parker". The Canadian Encyclopedia, October 8, 2009.
- Ezra Schabas, There's Music In These Walls: A History of the Royal Conservatory of Music. Dundurn Press, 2005. ISBN 9781459712508. p. 113.
- Maria Topalovich, And the Genie Goes To...: Celebrating 50 Years of the Canadian Film Awards. Stoddart Publishing, 2000. ISBN 0-7737-3238-1. pp. 17-19.
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