Artist of the Week
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.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Florie Valiquette
The Artist of the Week is French-Canadian soprano Florie Valiquette. She will singing Pamina in a French translation of Mozart’s The Magic Flute at Opéra Royal de Versailles.
This week, Florie tells us all about the artists who have inspired her, the small things in life that make her the happiest and introduces us to her best furry friend. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 18 Qs for Nicole Leung
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Nicole Leung. She is currently an Emerging Artist with Opera on the Avalon for the 2024/2025 season. This hybrid program focuses on delivering professional development, 9 months of financial support, and the environment that allows singers to be the best artist they can be. This week, Nicole shares her favourite role, her guilty pleasure and her musical inspirations. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 17 Qs for Asitha Tennekoon
The Artist of the Week is Sri Lankan-born tenor Asitha Tennekoon. He will be the tenor soloist in Symphony Nova Scotia’s Messiah on December 20th and 21st.
This week, Asitha reveals his biggest fears, favourite things about singing with an orchestra and what he’s reading right now. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 17 Qs for Caitlin Wood
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Caitlin Wood. She will be the soprano soloist in Vancouver Bach Choir’s Messiah on December 14th.
This week, Caitlin chats with us about the artists who inspire her, the role she wants to sing next and what happiness is to her. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 21 Qs for Philippe Sly
The Artist of the Week is French-Canadian bass-baritone Philippe Sly. He will be the bass soloist in Tafelmusik’s annual performance of Handel’s Messiah. This week, Philippe shares the performance that inspired him to sing, his favourite city to sing in and an unexpected staging of a Bach classic. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 18 Qs for Catherine Daniel
The Artist of the Week is Canadian mezzo-soprano Catherine Daniel. She will be featured in City Opera Vancouver’s Voices from the African Diaspora alongside pianist Gordon Gerrard on November 28th. This recital shines a spotlight on the profound, and often overlooked, contributions of Black composers to the world of classical music. This week, Catherine shares her favourite composers, her TV guilty pleasure and how one goes from subbing for a junior high gym class to singing Carmen in the span of four hours. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 17 Qs for Jacques Lacombe
The Artist of the Week is Canadian conductor Jacques Lacombe. He will be conducting Ambroise Thomas’ operatic adaptation of Hamlet at Opéra de Montréal from November 16th to 24th. This week, Jacques shares his favourite cities, a Nutcracker mishap and his favourite instrument (after the human voice of course). Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 15 Qs for Teiya Kasahara 笠原貞野
The Artist of the Week Soprano Teiya Kasahara 笠原貞野. They will be performing the role of O in re:Naissance’s Eurydice Fragments (which they co-created with Luke Hathaway) at IndieFest 2024 from November 15th-17th.
This week, Teiya chats with us about getting into character, classical music listening recommendations and their childhood dream job. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 15 Qs for Rebecca Cuddy
The Artist of the Week is Canadian and Métis mezzo-soprano Rebecca Cuddy. She will be performing Ian Cusson’s Songs From the House of Death with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra as part of their concert, Feher Conducts Brahms, on November 9th.
This week, Rebecca chats with us about her very first trip to the opera, how she copes with the stress of auditions and what being brave means to her. Read on to find out more.