This is the continuation of a new series of Q&As with the artists of Canada's opera scene. After our "Quarantine Questions" from the spring/summer of 2020, we're checking in once again with these artists as they share new perspectives on mid-pandemic opera. Next...
When you really think about it, the communication between an opera composer and an opera singer is a bit odd: each artist has spent years honing their very specialized craft, and they come together when it's time to do something extra-specialized - create a new opera....
It's almost overwhelming, the amount of digital operatic content that has flooded the internet in the last twelve months. It's no doubt alarming, because online opera has, whether we admit it or not, been a placeholder of sorts for the live performances that are still...
This is the continuation of a new series of Q&As with the artists of Canada's opera scene. After our "Quarantine Questions" from the spring/summer of 2020, we're checking in once again with these artists as they share new perspectives on mid-pandemic opera. Next...
Founded in 2020 by some of Canada's most exciting emerging artists, Opera InReach is out to revolutionize the concept of opera outreach. From specially curated curriculum to ongoing relationships with schools, Opera InReach has a mission to make opera and the...
This is the continuation of a new series of Q&As with the artists of Canada's opera scene. After our "Quarantine Questions" from the spring/summer of 2020, we're checking in once again with these artists as they share new perspectives on mid-pandemic opera. Next...
The article was originally published on Schmopera, and is being reposted here with permission from the author. Since we’re amongst operaphiles, it's safe to admit that we listen to opera on and off the job. Daily commutes, housecleaning, cooking; they're all better...
Calgary Opera is serving up a "delectable digital event" on February 14, with their Valentine's Day Brunch + Concert. The artists of Calgary Opera's Emerging Artist Ensemble are joined by special guests Marion Newman and Sharleen Joynt for a special pre-recorded...
On February 13 7:30pm PST, Vancouver Opera presents a free Valentine's Day presentation of two of Wagner's most romantic works, his Wesendonck Lieder and Siegfried Idyll. The performance, recorded at Vancouver's Christ Church Cathedral, features mezzo-soprano...
This is the continuation of a new series of Q&As with the artists of Canada's opera scene. After our "Quarantine Questions" from the spring/summer of 2020, we're checking in once again with these artists as they share new perspectives on mid-pandemic opera. Next...
In a bit of operatic optimism, Canada just added a bit of competition to its management scene. Stratagem Artists, a boutique agency based in New York, has expanded into Canadian territory, and announced the addition of seven new Canadian artists to its roster. Soprano...
As opera contemplates a post-pandemic return to the live stage, we wonder what part Canadian operas might play in that "return to normal". We reached out to Wayne Strongman, conductor and founding Artistic Director of Tapestry Opera, who during his three decades at...