In our newest, exclusive Q&A series #BehindtheCurtain, we're going 'backstage' to ask Canadian opera artists to share their journey and what inspires them. In this installment, soprano Jonelle Sills shares what sparked her career in opera, and the mentors that...
Following the success of its live concert La compilation – The Mixtape, Opéra de Montréal has made the show available as a free webcast for a limited time. From Dec 16 to Jan 2, 2022, audiences can relive the unique concert experience, which features two great...
In our newest, exclusive Q&A series #BehindtheCurtain, we're going 'backstage' to ask Canadian opera artists to share their journey and what inspires them. In this installment, bass-baritone Philippe Sly shares what the opera genre has taught him about life. First...
Bonne nouvelle du Festival d'opéra de Québec, l’Opéra de Montréal et Les Violons du Roy: les trois compagnies ont annoncé un création et la présentation prochaine d’un opéra québécois en première mondiale, Yourcenar – Une île de passions. Le production comporte deux...
Readers familiar with the pages of Opera Canada will know how many Canadian artists make their careers within Europe's system of state-subsidized opera companies. But even at these well-funded organizations, there is considerable financial concern over the continued...
Loose Tea Music Theatre (LTMT) has announced the building of a new team, with three positions that are brand new for the organization: the appointment of Tim Crouch as the new General Manager, Rochelle Smith as Director of Marketing, and Francesco Corsaro as Director...
Toronto Operetta Theatre (TOT)'s General Director Guillermo Silva-Marin has announced the company's return with a live 2021/22 season that offers a mix of operetta classics and Canadian — and World — Premieres. A Waltz Dream will open the season, followed by Orpheus...
The curtains are finally lifting. Holiday festivities - and productions - are live, once again. In contrast to last year's predominantly digital celebrations, relaxed pandemic restrictions have allowed Canadian presenters to open their doors and bring live music to...
In our newest, exclusive Q&A series #BehindtheCurtain, we're going 'backstage' to ask Canadian opera artists to share their journey and what inspires them. In this installment, Irish-Canadian mezzo-soprano Wallis Giunta shares a moment in her career when she faced...
Pacific Opera Victoria (POV) has announced its return, with a 2022 season that offers a mix of live and digital performances. Staged and filmed productions of Carmen and Don Giovanni will open the season, complemented later by two more screened productions, The Garden...
Calgary Opera has renamed its artist development program to honour the late W.R. Bob McPhee, past General Director and CEO of Calgary Opera, and 2015 Rubies Honouree. The program will now officially be named the McPhee Artist Development Program. During McPhee's...
Against the Grain Theatre (AtG) has collaborated with the Canadian Opera Company (COC) to present a timely film that reinterprets Mozart's enduring classic. Requiem reflects a musical passage out of the darkest days of the global pandemic towards hope and a brighter...