Artist of the Week 21 Qs for Vartan Gabrielian
The Artist of the Week Canadian-Armenian bass-baritone Vartan Gabrielian, who will be performing the role of Lo Zio Bonzo in Madama Butterfly with the Opéra National de Paris, running September 14 -October 25. This week, chatted with Vartan about the importance of finding a teacher who you trust, his favourite city to work in, and who has been inspiring him. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Danny Leclerc takes us to Szczecin, Poland
Canadian tenor Danny Leclerc, takes us to Szczecin, Poland where he is preparing for the competition the Great Tenors Tournament at Opera na Zamku. One of only eight finalists, Danny is representing Canada at the competition on September 7. In between preparations for the competition, Danny shared what he has been up to in Poland including going for walks in the Park Kasprowicza, eating authentic Polish cuisine at Ziemniak i Spolka, and performing in the gorgeous Opera na Zamku opera house. Read on to find out more.
Reviews
Highlands Opera Studio
The Barber of Seville “Comedic musical circus”
Highlands Opera Studio | The Barber of Seville | Opera Canada
Manitoba Underground Opera
Hansel and Gretel “Stirred the soul as a heartfelt testament to the power of family”
Manitoba Opera Underground | Hansel and Gretel| Opera Canada
Highlands Opera Studio
Mishaabooz’s Realm “Time immemorial, ongoing cultural genocide and infinite healing”
Highlands Opera Studio | Mishaabooz’s Realm| Opera Canada
OrpheusPDX
Acis, Galatea and Polyphemus “Well-paced presentation of the ill-fated love triangle”
OrpheusPDX | Acis, Galatea and Polyphemus | Opera Canada
