In a new series we’re running over here at Opera Canada, Artist’s Picks, we’re asking our favourite Canadian opera artists what they're into, watching and listening to. In our call for artist-driven recommendations, Canadian-American soprano Othalie Graham offers up...
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Martha Collins Named Director of Education for Sarasota Opera
Martha Collins, celebrated Canadian stage director and operatic performer, has been named the new Director of Education at Sarasota Opera. In her new role, she will oversee development of Sarasota Opera's Youth Opera and Adult Education Programs, alongside community...
Artist’s Picks: Barbara Hannigan
In a new series we’re running over here at Opera Canada, Artist’s Picks, we’re asking our favourite Canadian opera artists: what else are you into? In our call for artist-driven recommendations, award-winning Canadian soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan offers up...
Chants Libres responds to accusations of racial insensitivity in review
Following Natasha Gauthier's review of Prélude à l'opéra L'orangeraie, Chants Libres responds with the following letter to Opera Canada with the intent to publish for our readers: Right of Reply - from Chants Libres to Opera Canada Mr. Gianmarco Segato, We want to...
Opera Canada: Our team’s 2020 roundup
As 2020 draws to a close, the Opera Canada team offers their personal reflections on the most idiosyncratic year in the magazine’s 60 year history. Leah Borts-Kuperman, Editorial Assistant, Opera Canada Relative to the opera world, I’m a newbie. I saw my first La...
Edward Johnson, Rubies 2020–The Tenor of His Time
The story of Canadian tenor Edward Johnson is a quiet one, unknown to many, and yet it is the narrative of one of the world’s most famous and celebrated artists. Beginning in 1912 and continuing for almost a quarter of a century, Johnson was an international superstar...
Joel Allison–Summer Issue Teaser!
Opera Canada's Summer 2020 issue is now available! The issue is dedicated in large part to conversations with Canadian opera artists and company administrators, and how they are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. A special "Letters from home" section focuses on...
Jaime Martino, Tapestry Opera–Summer issue teaser!
Opera Canada's Summer 2020 issue has been sent to press and will be available within the next week! The issue is dedicated in large part to conversations with Canadian opera artists and company administrators, and how they are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. A...
BrottOpera offers young artists virtual training in 2020
This summer's Brott Music Festival won't feature any live concerts or operas, but they're staying on schedule with the training of their young artists. Alongside the virtual masterclasses and seminars offered to the musicians of the National Academy Orchestra, the...
Editorial Internship Opera Canada
WE’RE HIRING! Editorial Internship, Opera Canada Toronto, Ontario July 13, 2020-January 8, 2021 Opera Canada seeks a paid Editorial Intern from July 13, 2020-January 8, 2021. This full-time, contract position in our downtown Toronto office, and/or working remotely, is...
Gwenna Fairchild-Taylor–Summer issue teaser!
Opera Canada's Summer 2020 issue has been sent to press and will be available within the next 2 weeks. The issue is dedicated in large part to conversations with Canadian opera artists and company administrators, and how they are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic....
Joel Ivany–Summer issue teaser!
Opera Canada's Summer 2020 issue has been sent to press and will be available within the next 2 weeks. The issue is dedicated in large part to conversations with Canadian opera artists and company administrators, and how they are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic....












