Paris, 1740. A shy countess is imprisoned in a loveless  
marriage. A musician faces a dwindling career.  
The two are united when the cruel count orchestrates  
a plot to humiliate his wife. Vivaldi, the Red Priest,  
is commissioned to compose a new work. At the same  
time, he must prepare the countess for a musical  
performance before the court. The virtuoso’s lessons  
go beyond the elegant strains of the violin.  

The Red Priest is a remarkable tale of passion and  
romance, featuring spectacular sets, lavish costumes,  
and the glorious music of Vivaldi.  

“DESTINED TO BLAZE A TRAIL ACROSS THE CANADIAN 
THEATRE SCENE AS VIVID AND BRIGHT AS ANTONIO 
VIVALDI'S SHOCK OF FLAMING RED HAIR.” 
T H E  G L O B E  A N D  M A I L 

“A PRECISELY WRITTEN AND RICH SET OF VARIATIONS 
ON THEMES OF FREEDOM, ORDER AND LONELINESS.” 
T H E  C A L G A R Y  H E R A L D 
 

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Performance Sponsors:
March 19, 2004: Yamaha Piano Centre

Thanks to the Ramada Hotel for generously contributing to The Red Priest