Artist of the Week
Artist of the Week 15 Qs for Giles Tomkins
This week’s Artist of the Week is Canadian/Britsh bass-baritone, Giles Tomkins. Giles is currently starring as Parson/Badger in Janáček’s The Cunning Little Vixen with the Canadian Opera Company (running until Feb 16). Take special note of their Relaxed Performance happening for one night only on Feb 13. Giles generously sat down with us to talk about what singers past and present inspire him, his love for the Blue Jays and New England IPA’s, and he even shared one of his best Dad jokes. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Gregory Dahl
This week’s Artist of the Week is the wonderful Canadian baritone, Gregory Dahl. Currently in Vancouver, he is in rehearsals preparing the titular role for Vancouver Opera’s upcoming production of Donizetti’s Don Pasquale, running Feb 10-18 . During his down time, we chatted with Gregory about how he started singing, his love of weather and weather apps, and how working with young singers is keeping him young. Keep reading to find out more.
Artist of the Week 16 Qs for Peter Monaghan
This week’s Artist of the Week is the multitalented bass baritone Peter Monaghan. Currently in Edmonton, he is in rehearsals for Edmonton Opera’s upcoming production of Don Giovanni, where he will be performing the role of Masetto, running Feb 1-3. This week, Peter shares with us what inspired him to start singing, when he knew he wanted to become an opera singer and the importance of time when it comes to developing as an artist and singer. Read on to find out more!
Artist of the Week 37 Qs for Aline Kutan
This week’s Artist of the Week is celebrated Canadian soprano Simone Osborne! She is currently in Calgary, braving the cold and in rehearsals for The Elixir of Love with Calgary Opera, where she is staring as Adina, running Feb 3!
In the brief moments between rehearsals, Simone was generous to sit down with us to chat about what her current and future dream roles include, who is a source of inspiration for her artistry (this one will warm your heart), and what it means to be brave in music making. Read on to find out the details!
Artist of the Week 27 Qs for Simone Osborne
This week’s Artist of the Week is celebrated Canadian soprano Simone Osborne! She is currently in Calgary, braving the cold and in rehearsals for The Elixir of Love with Calgary Opera, where she is staring as Adina, running Feb 3!
In the brief moments between rehearsals, Simone was generous to sit down with us to chat about what her current and future dream roles include, who is a source of inspiration for her artistry (this one will warm your heart), and what it means to be brave in music making. Read on to find out the details!
Artist of the Week 17 Qs for Jane Archibald
This week’s Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Jane Archibald; a favourite with the Canadian Opera Company audiences, she returns to Toronto this month to star as Vixen in Janáček’s The Cunning Little Vixen, running January 26- February 16. Lucky for us, Jane was generous enough to share a few moments to tell us about the ups and downs of the industry, her drinks of choice, and how she manages her perfectionism.
Artist of the Week 19 Qs for Martin Renner Wallace
Our Artist of the Week is tenor Martin Renner Wallace! Martin is in Calgary performing with Alberta Vocal Arts as Eisenstein in their production of Die Fledermaus, running Jan 11-13. This week we sat down to chat about dream roles, the best thing about being an opera artist, and who he would want to get stuck in an elevator with (clue: a very handy guy)!
Artist of the Week 14 Qs for Jonelle Sills
This week’s Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Jonelle Sills! Currently in Toronto, she is rehearsing with Toronto Operetta Theatre for their upcoming production of Lehár’s The Merry Widow, running Dec 29 – Jan 2. We sat down to talk about the ups and downs of the industry, her favourite non-classical music, and what she would do if she won the lottery (don’t we all wish for that!). Read on to find out more!
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Colin Ainsworth
Canadian tenor Colin Ainsworth is in Toronto, preparing for a string of performances of Handel’s Messiah with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, running Dec 17-23. This week we sat down and talked about the joys of being a father, cravings for the Canadian classic snack: Hawkins Cheezies, and how “the opera community is one big family”.
Artist of the Week 23 Qs for Amanda Testini
Our Artist of the Week is Canadian-Italian stage director, choreographer, and performer Amanda Testini who is currently directing Edmonton Opera's holiday production Home for the Holidays on December 11 (tickets and details here). Most recently, Amanda was the...
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Christina Thanisch-Smith
Canadian/German soprano Christina Thanisch-Smith is a first year member of the McPhee Artist Development Program at Calgary Opera and currently is singing the title role of Beauty in Giannini’s Beauty & The Beast (tickets and details here). Christina is a recent...
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Evan Korbut
Toronto-based Anishinaabe baritone, Evan Korbut, is currently starring as Louis Riel/Robideau in Manitoba Opera’s ground-breaking production of Li Keur: Riel’s Heart of the North on Nov 18, 22, 24. (tickets and details here). Evan is sought after in both canonic and...