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Choose a production of your choice at Canada's premier opera company, the Canadian Opera Company, and enjoy superb pre-theatre fine dining from the celebrated Nota Bene restaurant; to make for an indelible opera evening in Toronto.

The Canadian Opera Company, the largest producer of opera in the country, enjoys international renown for its creative innovation and artistic prowess. Founded in 1950 as the Royal Conservatory Opera Company, it is now one of the largest organisations of its kind in North America.

Today, the Canadian Opera Company continues to support and advance Canadian artists, whilst also attracting world-renowned talent. Indicative of this was the appearance of well-known soprano Patricia Racette for the COC's October 2014 production of Madama Butterfly. This follows her appearance in the role for The Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series, which was broadcast in theatres across the globe.

The Canadian Opera Company's productions have consistently struck the right balance between innovation and tradition, with groundbreaking adaptations opening to critical acclaim and classic shows from its repertoire also lauded. Shows frequently achieve great praise; with The Globe and Mail describing the COC's performance of Peter Grimes as a "powerful, magnificent tragedy".

Ahead of the performance, enjoy a three-course meal at one of the most exciting restaurants in the city. Nota Bene offers local, seasonal ingredients in inventive and perfectly executed meals. Lee's modern take on the Continental menu has made it the go-to place for well-heeled diners in the city. And little wonder: the food is an explosion of rousing flavour, with the finest matching ingredients. The restaurant exudes a palpable sense of occasion, aided by smooth and professional staff.

After delighting in the sumptuous three-course dinner, you will make the short walk to the home of the Canadian Opera Company, for a glorious performance.

Housed in the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, a theatre built specifically for opera and ballet, performances are consistently memorable showpieces. The venue is home to the finest level of acoustics, which promote excellent balances between orchestra and stage. The theatre is spacious with the intimacy and elegance of the great European opera houses and a contemporary finish. The location's design has been rewarded with a host of awards, including the International Architecture Award from Chicago Athenaeum Museum.

When your recipient wants to book their Toronto opera evening, all they need to do is contact us with their desired show or desired dates. We will inform them which mainstage productions are taking place at this time, and then take care of the rest. They will receive prime tickets, seated in the Orchestra section, to make for an unforgettable evening of opera.

For a supplement, an upgrade is also available from tickets in the Orchestra section (section 1A) to tickets seated in the Grand Ring (section 2A). To upgrade your recipient's tickets, simply tick the update box before adding the product to your cart.