Artist of the Week
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.
Artist of the Week 17 Qs for Sandra Horst
The Artist of the Week is Canadian conductor Sandra Horst. She will be conducting the Canadian premiere of Rene Orth and Hannah Moscovitch’s 10 Days in a Madhouse, co-presented by Tapestry Opera, the Canadian Opera Company and Luminato Festival, from June 16th to 21st. This week, Sandra chats with us about how she fell in love with opera, her first singing lessons and her dream jobs on and off stage. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 19 Qs for Cecilia Livingston
The Artist of the Week is Canadian Composer Cecilia Livingston. Her opera Parḗlios will be premiered by Opera 5 at the Toronto Opera Festival from June 12th to 14th. This week, Cecilia chats with us about her favourite Canadian wine, the importance in investing in new works and her life long love of Bluebeard’s Castle. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 16 Qs for Jeremy Scinocca
The Artist of the Week is Canadian tenor Jeremy Scinocca. He will be singing the role of Rinuccio in Opera 5’s Gianni Schicchi; one half of their double-bill with Suor Angelica. This week, Jeremy chats with us about how he approaches new projects, the best advice he has received and how playing team sports as a child prepped him for an operatic career. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 16 Qs for Dion Mazerolle
The Artist of the Week is Acadian baritone Dion Mazerolle. He will be singing the role of Alberich in Edmonton Opera’s production of Siegfried from May 25th to 31st. This week, Dion chats with us about his Acadian heritage, who inspired him to sing and his go-to dessert. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Alexander Hajek
The Artist of the Week is Canadian baritone Alexander Hajek. He will be singing the title role in Benevolence Opera Project’s Don Giovanni at The Redwood Theatre on May 22nd. This week, Alexander chats with us about the role that had the greatest impact on him, surprising onstage moments and creating your own opportunities. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 16 Qs for Geoffroy Salvas
The Artist of the Week is Canadian baritone Geoffroy Salvas. He will be singing the role of Schaunard in Opéra de Québec’s production of La bohème from May 16th to 23rd. This week, Geoffroy chats with us about what he’s reading and watching, the best thing about being an opera artist and his favourite mind-calming practice. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 16 Qs for Yvette Nolan
The Artist of the Week is Indigenous Stage Director Yvette Nolan. She is the director of Against the Grain Theatre’s Stories Don’t Die: The Artists of Indians on Vacation, which will be presented on May 9th. This week, Yvette chats about how she was “lured” into the world of opera, who is inspiring her and her favourite composers. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 21 Qs for Justin Welsh
The Artist of the Week is Canadian baritone Justin Welsh. He will be singing the role of Schaunard in Vancouver Opera’s production of La bohème from April 25th to May 3rd. This week, Justin chats with us about the singers he admires, his love of cooking and which role he would sing if he was a mezzo for a day. 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.
Artist of the Week 15 Qs for Emma Pennell
The Artist of the Week is Canadian (mixed settler with Mi’kmaw roots) soprano Emma Pennell. They are a librettist and performer in Against the Grain Theatre’s Canuck Cantatas from April 10th to 12th. This week, Emma chats with us about their educational journey, love of trees and the importance of community. Read on to find out more.