Artist of the Week
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Maria Fuller
The Artist of the Week is Canadian conductor Maria Fuller. She is currently assistant conducting Puccini’s Manon Lescaut at Narodní Divadlo in Prague. This week, Maria shares her favourite places to make music, that the show must go on even when the lights go out and a sneak peek at her latest compositions and arrangements. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 17 Qs for Danika Lorèn
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano and composer Danika Lorèn. She will be featured in Soundstreams’ upcoming concert with and without you, curated by winner of the 2024/25 Soundstreams New Voices Curator Mentorship Program Brad Cherwin, on March 22nd. This week, Danika shares a bit about their musical upbringing is Saskatchewan, their top coffee picks in Toronto and what they want to be singing right now. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 19 Qs for Lucas van Lierop
The Artist of the Week is Canadian tenor Lucas van Lierop. Lucas is singing the role of Pong in Turandot at Theater Basel from March 2nd to June 1st. This week, Lucas chats with us about his musical family, his favourite singers from the past and present and what success looks like to him. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 17 Qs for Holly Chaplin
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Holly Chaplin. She will be singing the title role of Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor with Southern Ontario Lyric Opera on March 8th. This week, Holly shares her musical inspirations, top travel destinations and how to handle awkward audience moments. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 14 Qs for Guillermo Silva-Marin
The Artist of the Week is Puerto Rican-born stage director Guillermo Silva-Marin. Guillermo is the General Director of Toronto Operetta Theatre and is directing the final production of their 40th anniversary season, Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Gondoliers from February 28th to March 2nd. This week, Guillermo shares the music of his childhood, the singer he most admires and how being only 5’6” tall proved to be an advantage in his career. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 23 Qs for Sharleen Joynt
The Artist of the Week is Chinese-Canadian coloratura soprano Sharleen Joynt. She will be performing the role of The Queen of the Night in Mozart’s The Magic Flute at Seattle Opera from February 22nd to March 9th. This week, Sharleen reveals what you can find in her bag at every gig, the best and worst thing about being an opera artist and what success looks like to her. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 18 Qs for Leslie Dala
The Artist of the Week is Canadian conductor Leslie Dala. He is conducting Jonathan Dove’s Flight at Vancouver Opera from February 8th to 16th. This week, Leslie chats about his musical childhood, what it means to be brave in music and what success looks like. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for John Tessier
The Artist of the Week is Canadian Tenor John Tessier. He will be playing Ernesto in Calgary Opera’s production of Don Pasquale on February 1st, 5th and 7th. This week, John shares his first operatic experience at age 12, a risky performance involving rubber boots and the role that continues to have the greatest impact on him. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Rachel Fenlon
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Rachel Fenlon. She is currently on tour performing Schubert’s Winterreise as both singer and pianist. Her upcoming Canadian stops include Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Whitehorse, Yukon, Dawson City, Yukon and Toronto, Ontario. Recently, she released her debut album Winterreise, making her the first artist to interpret the work as singer and pianist on recording.
This week, Rachel shares her favourite composers, what she has learned about finding happiness and the role she wants to sing next. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Keri-Lynn Wilson
The Artist of the Week is Canadian-Ukrainian conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson. She will be conducting Puccini’s Madama Butterfly at the Canadian Opera Company from January 24th to February 16th. This week, Keri-Lynn shares he favourite Ukrainian meal, the opera that made the biggest impact on her and how she knew she was destined to be a musician. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 15 Qs for Barbara Hannigan
The Artist of the Week is soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan. Her upcoming engagements include performances with Philharmonie de Paris and Philharmonie Luxembourg (both conducted by Sir Simon Rattle) and the continuation of her tour with pianist Bertrand Chamayou in Paris. This week, Barbara shares the albums she’s been listening to, her love of animals and the biggest turning point in her career. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 30 Qs for Tracy Dahl
The Artist of the Week is Canadian coloratura soprano Tracy Dahl. She is a featured soloist in Flipside Opera’s Love Languages on January 11th. This week, Tracy chats with us about her musical family, a slippery Die Fledermaus and her favourite places to sing.