Artist of the Week
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Njo Kong Kie
The Artist of the Week is Toronto-based composer Njo Kong Kie. His new 14-part opera series, The Futures Market, is currently available on YouTube. This week, Kong Kie chats with us about his favourite operatic moments, his current projects and how he went from music director of a dance troupe to an opera composer. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Ernesto Ramirez
The Artist of the Week is Mexican-Canadian tenor Ernesto Ramirez. He will be singing the role of Alfred in Alberta Vocal Arts’s production of Die Fledermaus from January 8th to 10th. This week, Ernesto shares the performance that inspired him to sing, his favourite opera house and pokes fun at his fellow tenors. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 15 Qs for Maeve Palmer
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Maeve Palmer. She will be singing the role of Sylvia Varescu in Toronto Operetta Theatre’s production of Czardas Princess from December 30th to January 4th. This week, Maeve shares when she fell in love with opera, her favourite mind-calming activity and her childhood dream job. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Queen Hezumuryango
The Artist of the Week is Burundian-Canadian mezzo-soprano Queen Hezumuryango. She is currently an emerging artist at Opera on the Avalon. This week, Queen chats with us about freeing the shackles of perfectionism, friends who inspire her and her dream role. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Sara Schabas
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Sara Schabas. She will be singing the role of Addie Mills in Little Opera Company’s production of The House Without a Christmas Tree by composer Ricky Ian Gordon and librettist Royce Vavrek from December 17th to 19th. This week, Sara chats with us about the artists she admires, her musical family and the day she discovered her love for opera. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 22 Qs for Kwamé Ryan
The Artist of the Week is Trinidadian-Canadian conductor Kwamé Ryan. He will be making his Metropolitan Operadebut conducting Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess from December 2nd to January 24th. This week, Kwamé shares his long history with Porgy and Bess, what success looks like to him and his favourite kitchen gadgets. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 15 Qs for Isaiah Bell
The Artist of the Week is Canadian-American tenor Isaiah Bell. He will be the tenor soloist in Handel’s Messiah with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra on December 4th and 5th. This week, Isaiah shares his creative process what most impacts his performance and a haiku. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 18 Qs for David Pomeroy
The Artist of the Week is Canadian tenor David Pomeroy. He will be singing the role of Cavaradossi in Puccini’s Tosca with Manitoba Opera on November 22nd, 26th and 28th. This week, David chats with us about his musical upbringing in Newfoundland, his favourite cities to sing in and the artists he admires. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Jennifer Tung
The Artist of the Week is Chinese-Canadian conductor Jennifer Tung. She will be conducting Pagliacci at Toronto City Opera on November 19th, 22nd and 23rd. This week, Jennifer chats with us about who inspired her to become a conductor, how to be brave with music and her adorable pups. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Colin Ainsworth
The Artist of the Week is Canadian tenor Colin Aisnworth. He will be singing the title role of Richard I in Grétry’s Richard Cœur-de-Lion with Voicebox: Opera in Concert on November 15th. This week, Colin chats with us about how he approaches new projects, the music he’s currently listening to and the one thing he can’t live without. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 14 Qs for Phillip Addis
The Artist of the Week is Canadian baritone Phillip Addis. He will be singing the role of Sharpless in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly with Calgary Opera from November 1st-7th. This week, Phillip chats with us about his favourite city to sing in, the best investment a singer can make and the artist who inspires him the most. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 14 Qs for Glynis Leyshon
The Artist of the Week is Canadian director Glynis Leyshon. She will be directing her new production of Verdi’s Rigoletto at Vancouver Opera from October 25th to November 2nd. This week, Glynis chats with us about her favourite Canadian singers, her movie recommendations and the first opera she ever saw…and directed! Read on to find out more.