. . "3"^^ . "2010-12-06T00:00:00"^^ . "4"^^ . "0"^^ . "I have been a subscriber to the COC for 8 years now and it has been an interesting journey. The highpoint was certainly securing tickets to the Ring Cycle at opening for the new Four Seasons Centre. The orchestra, the vocals, and the set design all made for a magical combination that brought tears to my eyes at the final act. The selection goes from excellent to so-so, but for the most part, the company selects good quality material.\n\nWhat throws me off sometimes though, is their \"modern\" interpretations for their set design. The most recent production of Aida comes to mind. Additionally, I think they really need to do something about the audience themselves. I know that Torontonians are, on the whole, a casual crowd, but if I see another person in baggy jeans and an untucked shirt, i'm going to scream. \n\nOn the whole though, the organization is definitely a win for the city (and country), and I will continue to renew by subscription."^^ . "2"^^ . .