Opera Atelier announces the opening of its 2024/25 season with a fully-staged production of George Frideric Handel’s beloved and widely accessible opera, Acis and Galatea, at Toronto’s historic Elgin Theatre from October 24-27, 2024. The production will showcase two notable company debuts from French tenors Antonin Rondepierre as Acis and Blaise Rantoanina as Damon, as well the return of two audience favourites, soprano Meghan Lindsay as Galatea, and bass baritone Douglas Williams as Polyphemus. The ravishing pastorale, which was Handel’s most popular opera during his lifetime, will feature new choreography by Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg performed by the full corps of the Artists of Atelier Ballet, and will be accompanied by Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra on period instruments, conducted by Christopher Bagan, and the Nathaniel Dett Chorale, under the direction of Founder/Artistic Director Brainerd Blyden-Taylor. Tickets and information at: OperaAtelier.com