Artist of the Week 15 Qs for Barbara Hannigan
The Artist of the Week is soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan. Her upcoming engagements include performances with Philharmonie de Paris and Philharmonie Luxembourg (both conducted by Sir Simon Rattle) and the continuation of her tour with pianist Bertrand Chamayou 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.
OPERA PLACES Etienne Dupuis takes us to Berlin
Canadian baritone Etienne Dupuis takes us to Berlin, where he is singing the title role in Verdi’s Rigoletto at Deutsche Oper Berlin 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.
Reviews
DVD review – Chateau de Versailles Spectacle CVS114
La caravane du Caire “A well-crafted, tuneful piece”
Chateau de Versailles Spectacle | La caravane du Caire | Opera Canada
Toronto Operetta Theatre
Countess Maritza “Ongoing intergenerational appeal”
Toronto Operetta Theatre | Countess Maritza | Opera Canada
Opéra-Comique
Les Fêtes d’Hébé “A knack for mirroring contemporary events”
Opéra-Comique | Les Fêtes d’Hébé | Opera Canada
Metropolitan Opera
Die Frau ohne Schatten “The curse of a long memory”
Metropolitan Opera | Die Frau ohne Schatten | Opera Canada