Maritime Concert Opera is presenting my new work Morgan Le Fay.  Morgan le Fay’s story is drawn from Arthurian legend, with a woman-centred twist.

Morgan was said to be Arthur’s half sister and full sister to Elaine and Morgase.  Traditionally Morgan was branded an evil witch or a sorceress but other interpretations see her as a priestess of the Old Religion.

When the opera starts, Morgan has retreated to Avalon, an ancient mystical island which still keeps alive the worship of the Goddess and is a safe place for women with the power of prophecy.   One day Morgan is visited by her sister, Elaine, whom she has not seen in many years.   Something is going on in Britain.   Women are being persecuted.   Villages burned.  Morgan’s name and the name of Avalon are being called evil.   Arthur’s nephew, Mordred, assisted by a misguided Bishop, are trying to take over Britain while Arthur is absent.  Morgan must leave Avalon and save Britain, but will she be in time?  Will Avalon survive?

This is the first workshop performance of the work, and will be presented in concert with piano accompaniment.

Friday November 4, Pearl Theatre, Lunenburg, 7:30 pm
Saturday November 5, The Music Room, Halifax, 7:30 pm

Tickets $15 each ($5 for children 12 and under) available at the door

Morgan le Fay:  Amber Bishop
Lady One:  Amy Smith
Lady Two: Pam Rogers
Lady Three:  Karen Runge
Bridget: Claire Jaworski
Kara: Katherine Heim
Evid: Cynthia Meyers
Airien: Kristen Lawlor
Elaine: Amy Reitsma
Norah: Nina Scott-Stoddart
Ryana: Madelyn Chiasson
Captain/Merlin: Reid Campbell
Commander/Druid Priest: David Major
Mordred/Soldier:  Kris Snarby
Soldier/Druid Priest:  Steve Owen
The Bishop:  Andre Haines

Music Directon and Piano Score:  Andre Haines
Accompanist:  Heather Kristenson

For more information, please see the MCO website at maritimeconcertopera.com/?page_id=7