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The Artist of the Week is soprano and conductor @h

The Artist of the Week is soprano and conductor @hannigan.barbara. Her upcoming engagements include performances with @philharmoniedeparis and @philharmonie_lux (both conducted by Sir Simon Rattle) and the continuation of her tour with pianist @bertrandchamayouofficial in Paris. This week, Barbara shares the albums she’s been listening to, her love of animals and the biggest turning point in her career. Read on to find out more.

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📸: Marco Berggreve

Canadian baritone @etiennedupuisopera takes us to Berlin, where he is singing the title role in Verdi's Rigoletto at @deutscheoperberlin on January 10th, 17th & 27th.
While in Berlin, Etienne shares his love for the city, what he gets up to in-between rehearsals and a possible realestate opportunity (if you happen to be looking)...Read on to find out more.

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📸: Cyril Cosson

The Artist of the Week is Canadian coloratura sop

The Artist of the Week is Canadian coloratura soprano Tracy Dahl. She is a featured soloist in @flipsideopera's Love Languages on January 11th. This week, Tracy chats with us about her musical family, a slippery Die Fledermaus and her favourite places to sing.

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The DVD release of Opéra Royal at Versailles' La

The DVD release of Opéra Royal at Versailles' La caravane du Caire is well-crafted, tuneful and full of Canadian talent! Read the full review on our website.

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@torontooperetta's Countess Maritza has ongoing in

@torontooperetta's Countess Maritza has ongoing intergenerational appeal! Read the full review and catch the final two performances on January 3rd and 4th.

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📸: Gary Beechey

The Artist of the Week is French-Canadian soprano

The Artist of the Week is French-Canadian soprano @florie.valiquette.soprano. She will singing Pamina in a French translation of Mozart's The Magic Flute at Opéra Royal de Versailles.
This week, Florie tells us all about the artists who have inspired her, the small things in life that make her the happiest and introduces us to her best furry friend. Read on to find out more.

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📸: François Berthier

The Artist of the Week is @nicoleeeung.soprano. Sh

The Artist of the Week is @nicoleeeung.soprano. She is currently an Emerging Artist with @operaontheavalon for the 2024/2025 season. This hybrid program focuses on delivering professional development, 9 months of financial support, and the environment that allows singers to be the best artist they can be. This week, Nicole shares her favourite role, her guilty pleasure and her musical inspirations. Read on to find out more.

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📸: Ruslana Tyshchenko

Canadian Robert Carsen directs Rameau’s Les Fêt

Canadian Robert Carsen directs Rameau’s Les Fêtes d’Hébé at Opéra-Comique. Read the full review on our website!

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📸: Vincent Pontet

@operawire has named Canadian tenor @matty_cairns

@operawire has named Canadian tenor @matty_cairns as one of their Top Ten Rising Stars for 2024, the only Canadian to make the list. Visit our website to read the full article.

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The Artist of the Week is Sri Lankan-born tenor @a

The Artist of the Week is Sri Lankan-born tenor @asithatennekoon. He will be the tenor soloist in @symphonyns’s Messiah on December 20th and 21st. This week, Asitha reveals his biggest fears, favourite things about singing with an orchestra and what he’s reading right now. Read on to find out more.

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📸: Shimon

The @metopera's revival of Die Frau ohne Schatten

The @metopera's revival of Die Frau ohne Schatten runs until December 19th. Read the full review on our website!

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@sarahdufresnesoprano takes us to London, where s

@sarahdufresnesoprano takes us to London, where she is singing Yvette/Giorgette in two concert performances of Puccini's La rondine with the @londonsymphonyorchestra on December 10th and 12th. While in London, Sarah shares her favourite markets, the best place to get coffee AND flowers and her ideal accommodations. Read on to find out more.

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📸: Brent Calis

Palazzetto Bru Zane is dedicated to “the redisco

Palazzetto Bru Zane is dedicated to “the rediscovery and international promotion of the French musical heritage of the period 1780-1920.” Their recent DVD release of Carmen features Canadian mezzo-soprano @deepajohnny in the title role. Visit our website to learn more!

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The Artist of the Week is Canadian Soprano Caitlin

The Artist of the Week is Canadian Soprano Caitlin Wood. She will be the soprano soloist in @vanbachchoirs' Messiah on December 14th.
This week, Caitlin chats with us about the artists who inspire her, the role she wants to sing next and what happiness is to her. Read on to find out more.

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Join us for an enchanting encounter with Ariana Ma

Join us for an enchanting encounter with Ariana Maubach, the mezzo-soprano sensation who captured hearts and won accolades at the @canadianopera’s Center Stage Competition. Ariana takes us on a fascinating journey from her beginnings in a non-musical family to her discovery of a love for singing with the @torontochildrenschorus. Despite having family in law and entrepreneurship, her passion was nurtured through rigorous training, leading her to the prestigious @theroyalconservatory and a Bachelor’s degree at the @eastman.school. Ariana reflects on her mentors who were pivotal in shaping her early musical education and career.

As we chat with Ariana, she paints a vivid picture of her preparations for the COC competition performance, sharing insights from her collaboration with music luminaries like Wendy Nielsen and Liz Upchurch. The episode peeks into Ariana’s meticulous aria selection process and her spellbinding experience performing under Maestro Debus, with the goal of savoring each moment on stage. With an ongoing residency at the @avaopera in Philadelphia, Ariana’s aspirations are soaring towards future engagements. Listen as she shares her excitement about upcoming performances, her exploration of new roles, and her burning desire to refine her craft while expanding her repertoire.

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Congratulations to @hannigan.barbara who has been

Congratulations to @hannigan.barbara who has been Named 2025 Artist of the Year by @musicalamerica!

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📸: Marco Berggreve

The Artist of the Week is French-Canadian bass-ba

The Artist of the Week is French-Canadian bass-baritone @philipperrsly. He will be the bass soloist in @tafelmusikbocc's annual performance of Handel's Messiah. This week, Philippe shares the performance that inspired him to sing, his favourite city to sing in and an unexpected staging of a Bach classic. Read on to find out more.

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📸: Mathieu Sly

Canadian @mikaylasagersoprano takes us to San Jose

Canadian @mikaylasagersoprano takes us to San Jose, where she is singing Mimì in @operasanjose’s production of La Bohème. While in San Jose, Mikayla shares the history of the California Theater, where to get the best cocktail and the spookiest spot in the city. Read on to find out more.

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📸: Dario Acosta

Canadians @etiennedupuisopera and @corner.brenna b

Canadians @etiennedupuisopera and @corner.brenna bring Verdi's MacBeth to life at @washnatopera! Read the review.

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📸: Scott Suchman

The Artist of the Week is Canadian mezzo-soprano

The Artist of the Week is Canadian mezzo-soprano @mezzocathyd (Catherine Daniel). She will be featured in @cityoperavancouver's Voices from the African Diaspora alongside pianist Gordon Gerrard on November 28th. This recital shines a spotlight on the profound, and often overlooked, contributions of Black composers to the world of classical music. This week, Catherine shares her favourite composers, her TV guilty pleasure and how one goes from subbing for a junior high gym class to singing Carmen in the span of four hours. Read on to find out more.

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📸: Brent Calis

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