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Reviews

_{Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio}The Barber of Seville“An opportunity for them to experience something new”

The Barber of Seville | Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio | Opera Canada

_{Pacific Opera Victoria}Tosca“Performed with commitment, passion and style”

Don Giovanni | Centre for Opera Studies & Appreciation | Opera Canada

_{VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert}La somnambula“A pair of excellent young singers “

La sonnambula | VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert | Opera Canada

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_{OPERA PLACES} Aviva Fortunata takes us to Sarasota, Florida

Canadian-Italian soprano Aviva Fortunata takes us to Sarasota, Florida, where she is singing the role of Leonora in Il Trovatore at Sarasota Opera from March 7th to 29th. While in Sarasota, Aviva chats with us about the road trip to Florida, the Great Savoury Snack Index™️ and how she unwinds after a day of singing Verdi. Read on to find out more.

_{Artist of the Week} 16 Qs for Lizzy Hoyt

The Artist of the Week is Canadian mezzo-soprano Lizzy Hoyt. She will be singing the role of Dejanira in Handel’s Hercules at the University of Alberta on February 28th. This week, Lizzy chats with us about her love of Handel, how she approaches her career now versus in the beginning and the diverse array of books she is currently reading. Read on to find out more.

_{Artist of the Week} 19 Qs for Brett Polegato

The Artist of the Week is Italian-Canadian baritone Brett Polegato. He will be singing the role of Scarpia in Tosca at Pacific Opera Victoria from February 18th to 24th. This week, Brett chats with us about upcoming performances, why he doesn’t read reviews and an unexpected on stage kiss. Read on to find out more.

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