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Reviews
Pacific Opera Victoria Orpheus & Eurydice “A bona fide star whose grace and beauty match her stunning voice”
Orpheus & Eurydice | Pacific Opera Victoria | Opera Canada
Toronto Operetta Theatre A Night in Venice “Clearly enjoying the romp”
A Night in Venice | Toronto Operetta Theatre | Opera Canada
Manitoba Opera The Marriage of Figaro “Strong casting created a tightly knit unit”
The Marriage of Figaro | Manitoba Opera | Opera Canada
Latest Features
OPERA PLACES Spencer Britten takes us to Boston, Massachusetts
Chinese-Canadian tenor Spencer Britten takes us to Boston, Massachusetts, where he is singing the role of Tonio in Donizetti’s The Daughter of the Regiment at Boston Lyric Opera from April 24th to May 3rd.
While in Boston, Spencer chats with us about the historic theatre, the city’s must see tourist attractions and the best place for a coffee break during rehearsal. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 19 Qs for Peter McGillivray
The Artist of the Week is Canadian baritone Peter McGillivray. He will be singing the role of Bartolo in Manitoba Opera’s production of The Marriage of Figaro from April 18th to 24th. This week, Peter chats with us about the importance of getting outside, his favourite on stage moments and gives us a reminder to love one another. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 27 Qs for Elizabeth Stepkowski Tarhan
The Artist of the Week is Canadian stage director and theatre artist Elizabeth Stepkowski Tarhan. She will be directing Calgary Opera’s production of The Barber of Seville which runs from April 18th to 24th. This week, Elizabeth chats with us about her favourite music, her operatic goals and the importance of continued education. Read on to find out more.
Opera Calendar
Events for March
30
Cendrillon Massenet
Opéra du Royaume
Siegfried Wagner
Royal Ballet and Opera
Events for March
31
Cendrillon Massenet
Opéra du Royaume
Siegfried Wagner
Royal Ballet and Opera
Events for April
7
Events for April
8
Rebanks Family Fellowship Concert Various
Royal Conservatory of Music
Events for April
13
Events for April
14
Events for April
15
Pelléas et Mélisande Debussy
Opera Atelier
Events for April
16
Pelléas et Mélisande Debussy
Opera Atelier
Events for April
17
A Night in Venice Strauss
Toronto Operetta Theatre
Pelléas et Mélisande Debussy
Opera Atelier
Events for April
18
The Barber of Seville Rossini
Calgary Opera
The Marriage of FigaroMozart
Manitoba Opera
A Night in Venice Strauss
Toronto Operetta Theatre
Pelléas et Mélisande Debussy
Opera Atelier
Events for April
19
The Barber of Seville Rossini
Calgary Opera
A Night in Venice Strauss
Toronto Operetta Theatre
Pelléas et Mélisande Debussy
Opera Atelier
Events for April
21
Events for April
22
Orpheus & Eurydice Gluck
Pacific Opera Victoria
The Marriage of FigaroMozart
Manitoba Opera
Events for April
24
Orpheus & Eurydice Gluck
Pacific Opera Victoria
The Barber of Seville Rossini
Calgary Opera
The Marriage of FigaroMozart
Manitoba Opera
Daughter of the RegimentDonizetti
Boston Lyric Opera
Events for April
25
Bluebeard’s Castle/Erwartung Bartók/Schöenberg
Canadian Opera Company
La bohèmePuccini
Vancouver Opera
Mystical SongsVarious
Chorus Niagara
Events for April
26
Bluebeard’s Castle/Erwartung Bartók/Schöenberg
Canadian Opera Company
Orpheus & Eurydice Gluck
Pacific Opera Victoria
La bohèmePuccini
Vancouver Opera
Daughter of the RegimentDonizetti
Boston Lyric Opera
Events for April
27
Bluebeard’s Castle/Erwartung Bartók/Schöenberg
Canadian Opera Company
Events for April
28
Bluebeard’s Castle/Erwartung Bartók/Schöenberg
Canadian Opera Company
Orpheus & Eurydice Gluck
Pacific Opera Victoria
Events for April
29
Bluebeard’s Castle/Erwartung Bartók/Schöenberg
Canadian Opera Company
Events for April
30
Bluebeard’s Castle/Erwartung Bartók/Schöenberg
Canadian Opera Company
La bohèmePuccini
Vancouver Opera
Hearing Her Voice Various
Tafelmusik
Events for May
1
Bluebeard’s Castle/Erwartung Bartók/Schöenberg
Canadian Opera Company
Hearing Her Voice Various
Tafelmusik
Daughter of the RegimentDonizetti
Boston Lyric Opera
To Those Who Come After Various
mezzopiano
Events for May
2
Bluebeard’s Castle/Erwartung Bartók/Schöenberg
Canadian Opera Company
Carmen Bizet
Opéra de Montréal
La bohèmePuccini
Vancouver Opera
Hearing Her Voice Various
Tafelmusik
Events for May
3
Bluebeard’s Castle/Erwartung Bartók/Schöenberg
Canadian Opera Company
La bohèmePuccini
Vancouver Opera
Hearing Her Voice Various
Tafelmusik