OPERA PLACES Sophie Naubert takes us to Lübeck
Canadian soprano Sophie Naubert takes us to Lübeck, where she is singing the title role in Handel’s musical drama Semele at Theater Lübeck from November 15th, 2024 to April 27th, 2025. While in Lübeck, Sophie chats with us about the local cuisine, best running trails and the scariest night of the year (New Years Eve). Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 23 Qs for Sharleen Joynt
The Artist of the Week is Chinese-Canadian coloratura soprano Sharleen Joynt. She will be performing the role of The Queen of the Night in Mozart’s The Magic Flute at Seattle Opera from February 22nd to March 9th. This week, Sharleen reveals what you can find in her bag at every gig, the best and worst thing about being an opera artist and what success looks like to her. Read on to find out more.
Reviews
Opéra de Montréal
Le Phare and L’enfant et les sortilèges “Greater than the sum of its parts”
Opéra de Montréal | Le Phare and L’enfant et les sortilèges | Opera Canada
Vancouver Opera
Flight “Mastered the deceptively simple yet challenging score”
Vancouver Opera | Flight | Opera Canada
Canadian Opera Company
La Reine-garçon “Lovely tone and dramatic acuity”
Canadian Opera Company | La Reine-garçon | Opera Canada
Edmonton Opera
Bluebeard’s Castle “Topical and contemporary slant”
Edmonton Opera | Bluebeard’s Castle | Opera Canada
