Artist of the Week
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.
Artist of the Week 18 Qs for Florence Bourget
The Artist of the Week is Canadian mezzo-soprano Florence Bourget. She will be singing the role of Tisbe in Rossini’s La Cenerentola with Opéra de Québec from October 25th to November 1st. This week, Florence shares her love of yoga, cats and the music of Handel. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Karine White
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Karine White. She will be singing the role of Papagena in Mozart’s The Magic Flute with Opera Atelier from October 15th to 19th. This week, Karine shares who inspired her to sing, her favourite fall film and the best thing about being an opera artist. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 15 Qs for Catherine St-Arnaud
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Catherine St-Arnaud. She will be making her Canadian Opera Company main stage debut singing the role of Amore in Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice from October 9th to 25th. This week, Catherine chats with us about a full circle career moment, the books she’s reading and her childhood dream of being a super spy. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Kirsten LeBlanc
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Kirsten LeBlanc. She will be singing the role of Donna Anna in Mozart’s Don Giovanni with Opéra de Montréal from September 27th to October 5th. This week, Kirsten shares her favourite cocktail, bucket list roles and how she calms her mind during a busy season. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Alex Halliday
The Artist of the Week is Canadian bass-baritone Alex Halliday. He will be singing the role of the Duke, while covering Frère Laurent in the Canadian Opera Company’s production of Roméo et Juliette from September 27th to October 18th. This week, Alex chats with us about the singers he admires, the role he wants to sing next and how his high school teachers helped him to get where he is today. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 17 Qs for Renee Fajardo
The Artist of the Week is Filipino-Canadian mezzo-soprano Renee Fajardo. She is the executive producer and mezzo soloist of Liham: a digital song cycle. Liham is a multimedia work that centres the complexity and resilience of the Filipino spirit and available to watch online. This week, Renee chats with us about her favourite places, portfolio career and a creative guilty pleasure. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 17 Qs for Michelle Lafferty
The Artist of the Week is Canadian Indigeous mezzo-soprano Michelle Lafferty. She will be singing the roles of The Abbess and Mistress of the Novices in Calgary Concert Opera’s double-bill of Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater and Puccini’s Suor Angelica on September 12th and 14th. This week, Michelle shares her favourite composers, best advice and favourite backstage snack. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 16 Qs for Taryn Plater
The Artist of the Week is Canadian mezzo-soprano Taryn Plater. She will be singing the title role in La Tragédie de Carmen with Nebula Performances from August 28th to September 7th. This week, Taryn chats with us about fulfilling her childhood dream, recent multidisciplinary projects and how her career as an urban planner influences her art. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 16 Qs for Odéi Bilodeau
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Odéi Bilodeau. She will be singing the role of Frasquita in Bizet’s Carmen at Festival d’opéra de Québec. This week, Odéi shares how her first desk job led to her singing career, memories of a fiery performance and the best advice she’s been given. Read on to find out more.