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Reviews
Opera York The Pirates of Penzance“The sheer joy of performing”
The Pirates of Penzance | Opera York | Opera Canada
Manitoba Underground Opera Sweat“The brutal realities of the garment industry”
Sweat | Manitoba Underground Opera | Opera Canada
Teatro Nuovo Il Don Giovanni“An in-the-moment theatrical and musical life”
Il Don Giovanni | Teatro Nuovo | Opera Canada
Latest Features
Canadian director and performer Rob Herriot passes away at 60
The board and staff of Opera Canada are saddened to hear of the passing of Rob Herriot on July 3rd at 60 years old. Rob was well known across North America for his work in both opera and musical theatre.
Artist of the Week 18 Qs for Aemilia Moser
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Aemilia Moser. She will be singing the role of Minerva in Toronto City Opera’s production of Orpheus in the Underworld on June 27th and 28th. This week, Aemilia chats with us about the musicians who inspire her, the best parts of being an opera singer and what she would cater for a dinner party. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Joshua Hopkins takes us to San Francisco, California
Canadian baritone Joshua Hopkins takes us to San Francisco, California, where he is singing the role of Figaro in Rossini’s The Barber of Seville at San Francisco Opera until June 20th. While in San Francisco, Joshua shares his favourite bars and restaurants, the most peaceful park and where to find the best chocolate almond croissant. Read on to find out more.
Opera Calendar
Events for July
28
Dialogues des Carmélites Poulenc
Festival d’opéra de Québec
Katya Kabanova Janáček
Summer Opera Lyric Theatre
Events for July
29
Monteverdi — La naissance de l’opéra Monteverdi
Festival d’opéra de Québec
The Medium Menotti
Summer Opera Lyric Theatre
Summer Stages 2026 Various
Burnaby Lyric Opera
Events for July
30
Dialogues des Carmélites Poulenc
Festival d’opéra de Québec
The Medium Menotti
Summer Opera Lyric Theatre
Opera on Trial Various
Táimid Opera & Music
Tout ce qu’il reste Schubert
Domaine Forget
Alcina: Highlights Handel
Lachine Music Festival
Events for August
1
Orfeo Monteverdi
Early Music Vancouver
Dialogues des Carmélites Poulenc
Festival d’opéra de Québec
Lyrical Fables for Children of All Ages Jean-François Mailloux
Festival d’opéra de Québec
The Medium Menotti
Summer Opera Lyric Theatre
Katya Kabanova Janáček
Summer Opera Lyric Theatre
Mozart in the Gardens Mozart
Féstival de Lanaudière
Events for August
2
Orfeo Monteverdi
Early Music Vancouver
Lyrical Fables for Children of All Ages Jean-François Mailloux
Festival d’opéra de Québec
Sing Your Heart Out! Various
Festival d’opéra de Québec
Katya Kabanova Janáček
Summer Opera Lyric Theatre
Macbeth Verdi
Féstival de Lanaudière
Events for August
3
Events for August
5
The Sound of Music Rogers & Hammerstein
Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Events for August
6
From Opera to Broadway Various
Highlands Opera Studio
The Sound of Music Rogers & Hammerstein
Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Events for August
7
The Sound of Music Rogers & Hammerstein
Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Events for August
8
Wagner Stimmen 2026 International Competition Wagner
Wagner Stimmen International Competition
The Sound of Music Rogers & Hammerstein
Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Events for August
9
Events for August
10
Events for August
11
Events for August
12
The OSM at the Olympic Park Esplanade Various
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
Events for August
13
Events for August
15
Events for August
16
Homecoming: Gala 20th Anniversary Concert Various
Highlands Opera Studio
Events for August
17
Events for August
18
Events for August
19
Opera by the Pint: Season 9 Various
Flipside Opera
‘Let’s Make Opera!’ Encore Various
Highlands Opera Studio
Voice in Bloom Various
Opera Kelowna
Events for August
22
Staged Scenes from the Greatest Operas Various
Highlands Opera Studio
Events for August
23
Events for August
24
Events for August
27
Don Pasquale Donizetti
Highlands Opera Studio
Events for August
28
The Marriage of Figaro Mozart
Opera Kelowna
Abercorn Lyrique 2026 Various
Abercorn Lyrique
Cavalleria rusticana Mascagni
Alberta Vocal Arts
Events for August
29
The Marriage of Figaro Mozart
Opera Kelowna
Abercorn Lyrique 2026 Various
Abercorn Lyrique