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Background Information: When Czech composer Hans Krasa was arrested by the Nazis in 1942 he stood in line with hundreds of others waiting for transport to a concentration camp, hoping the SS guards would take his valuables but not what he had hidden in the lining of his overcoat. Assigned to Terezin Camp in 1942 he arrived with the hand written score to his children’s opera Brundibar safely smuggled in. The story of Brundibar the bullying organ grinder was performed 55 times by the children of the camp and remains to this day a triumph of optimism, cooperation and sheer joy of life. A fully staged production directed by Lesley Ballantyne will be presented by the Toronto Concert Orchestra March 29, 7:30 at . Bishop Marrocco Thomas Merton C.S.S. 1515 Sr. Bloor St. W. ‘We’re using only young voices in this cast.’ artistic director Kerry Stratton promised. ’As much as possible we stay true to the original prison camp production, right down to the tiny band.’ “It’s a great, positive story and shows how children can cooperate to defeat an organ grinding bully who won’t let anyone else make music in the town square.” Stratton promises the opera’s positive message and cheerful tunes will continue to enchant modern audiences. “It’s a perfect family show and will feature some up and coming young Canadians as well as The St Paschal Baylon choir.” Despite the opera’s tragic origins the audience will leave feeling uplifted by the charming story. Visit www.ticketweb.ca or www.torontoconcertorchestra.com Maestro : Kerry Stratton www.kerrystratton.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpVV8wXtYrM INTERNATIONAL TOURING PRODUCTIONS Conductor and Music Director Toronto Concert Orchestra and Chorus www.torontoconcertorchestra.com Wish Opera www.wishopera.ca Grand Salon Orchestra www.grandsalonorchestra.com