Máiri Demings

_{Artist of the Week} 15 Qs for Barbara Hannigan

by Máiri Demings | Jan 13, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

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.

_{OPERA PLACES} Etienne Dupuis takes us to Berlin

by Máiri Demings | Jan 9, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

Canadian baritone Etienne Dupuis takes us to Berlin, where he is singing the title role in Verdi’s Rigoletto at Deutsche Oper Berlin on January 10th, 17th & 27th.
While in Berlin, Etienne shares his love for the city, what he gets up to in-between rehearsals and a possible realestate opportunity (if you happen to be looking)…Read on to find out more.

_{Artist of the Week} 30 Qs for Tracy Dahl

by Máiri Demings | Jan 6, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

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

by Máiri Demings | Dec 30, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

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

by Máiri Demings | Dec 23, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

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

by Máiri Demings | Dec 16, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

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.

_{OPERA PLACES} Sarah Dufresne takes us to London

by Máiri Demings | Dec 11, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

Canadian soprano Sarah Defresne takes us to London, where she is singing Yvette/Giorgette in two concert performances of Puccini’s La rondine with the London Symphony Orchestra on December 10th and 12th. While in London, Sarah shares her favourite markets, the best place to get coffee AND flowers and her ideal accommodations. Read on to find out more.

_{Artist of the Week} 17 Qs for Caitlin Wood

by Máiri Demings | Dec 9, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

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

by Máiri Demings | Dec 2, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

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.

_{OPERA PLACES} Mikayla Sager takes us to San Jose

by Máiri Demings | Nov 28, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

Canadian soprano Mikayla Sager takes us to San Jose, where she is singing Mimì in Opera San Jose’s production of La Bohème.
While in San Jose, Mikayla shares the history of the California Theater, where to get the best cocktail and the spookiest spot in the city. Read on to find out more.