Canadian bass-baritone Gordon Bintner takes us to Chicago, where he is singing Count Almaviva in Lyric Opera of Chicago’s production of The Marriage of Figaro.
While in Chicago, Gordon shares the best place to grab brunch, his museum recommendations and his plans to see his first NHL game. How Canadian! Read on to find out more.
The Artist of the Week Soprano Teiya Kasahara 笠原貞野. They will be performing the role of O in re:Naissance’s Eurydice Fragments (which they co-created with Luke Hathaway) at IndieFest 2024 from November 15th-17th.
This week, Teiya chats with us about getting into character, classical music listening recommendations and their childhood dream job. Read on to find out more.
The Artist of the Week is Canadian and Métis mezzo-soprano Rebecca Cuddy. She will be performing Ian Cusson’s Songs From the House of Death with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra as part of their concert, Feher Conducts Brahms, on November 9th.
This week, Rebecca chats with us about her very first trip to the opera, how she copes with the stress of auditions and what being brave means to her. Read on to find out more.
Canadian stage director Brenna Corner takes us to Washington, D.C. where she is directing a brand-new production of Verdi’s MacBeth at the Washington National Opera.
While in Washington, Brenna shares the museums and parks she has visited, where to get the best post-rehearsal meal and her favourite neighbourhood to explore. Read on to find out more.
The Artist of the Week is baritone Jorell Williams, who will be singing Belcore in Manitoba Opera’s production of The Elixir of Love from October 26th to November 1st.
This week, we sat down with Jorell to find out more about how he prepares for a new role, his musical family and a surprising celebrity run in.
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Meghan Lindsay, who will be singing the title role of Galatea in Handel’s Acis and Galatea with Opera Atelier from October 24th to 27th. This week, Meghan gives us a peek into her academic career, favourite repertoire and go-to mind-calming practice.
Irish-Canadian mezzo-soprano Wallis Giunta takes us to London, England where she is making her Royal Opera House debut as Dinah in Trouble in Tahiti.
While in London, Wallis gives us insight on her favourite London attractions and how she balances rehearsals while looking after her 10-month-old daughter. Read on to find out more.
The Artist of the Week is bass-baritone Stephen Hegedus, who will be singing Publio in Mozart’s La clemenza di Tito with Pacific Opera Victoria from October 16th to 22nd.
This week, Stephen shares his top camping spots, biggest inspirations and favourite roles.
