Máiri Demings

_{Artist of the Week} 20 Qs for Meher Pavri

by Máiri Demings | May 5, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

The Artist of the Week is Parsi-Canadian soprano Meher Pavri. She is playing the Voice of Krishna in Why Not Theatre’s Mahabharata: Part 2. The show is a 2-part adaption of the classical Hindu text and features a 15-minute long operatic adaptation of the Bhagavad Gita performed by Meher. Mahabharata: Part 1 & 2 recently finished runs at the Perth Festival in Australia and Canadian Stage in Toronto. It will be playing at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa from May 13th to 24th. This week, Meher shares what’s she’s reading, how her colleagues inspire her and her favourite mind-calming practices. Read on to find out more.

_{OPERA PLACES} Madison Montambault takes us to Valletta, Malta

by Máiri Demings | May 1, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

American-Canadian Soprano Madison Montambault takes us to Valletta, Malta, where she has just completed filming for Opera on the Avalon’s Tapestry Project. This digital project celebrates the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Newfoundland and Labrador by highlighting a diverse array of remarkable women who have shaped the province’s history. Madison is portraying Georgina Stirling, Newfoundland’s first international opera singer and prima donna. While in Valletta, Madison shares the history of the opera house, her favourite restaurant and the unique architecture of Malta. Read on to find out more.

_{Artist of the Week} 20 Qs for Luka Kawabata

by Máiri Demings | Apr 28, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

The Artist of the Week is Nikkei-Canadian baritone Luka Kawabata. He will be singing the roles of Yamadori and the Imperial Commissioner in Vancouver Opera’s Madama Butterfly from April 26th to May 4th. This week, Luka chats with us about his interdisciplinary career, finding balance and happiness and his hopes for the future of opera. Read on to find out more.

_{Artist of the Week} 16 Qs for Sarah Dufresne

by Máiri Demings | Apr 21, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Sarah Dufresne. She will be singing the role of Gilda in Pacific Opera Victoria’s Rigoletto from April 23rd to 29th. This week, Sarah share her go-to coffee spots, the roles she wants to be singing and her favourite composers. Read on to find out more.

_{OPERA PLACES} Olivia Smith takes us to Philadelphia

by Máiri Demings | Apr 17, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

Canadian soprano Olivia Smith takes us to Philadelphia, where she is singing the role of Donna Anna in Mozart’s Don Giovanni with Opera Philadelphia from April 25th to May 4th. While in Philadelphia, Olivia shares the history of the opera house, the best place to grab dinner and her favourite stand at the farmers’ market. Read on to find out more.

_{Artist of the Week} 20 Qs for Julie Boulianne

by Máiri Demings | Apr 14, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

The Artist of the Week is French-Canadian mezzo-soprano Julie Boulianne. She is the mezzo soloist in Mozart’s Requiem with Orchestre symphonique de Montréal from April 16th to 18th. This week, Julie shares how she approaches new roles, the things she can’t live without while on the road and her love of coffee and dogs. Read on to find out more.

_{Artist of the Week} 16 Qs for Dominique Côté

by Máiri Demings | Apr 7, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

The Artist of the Week is French-Canadian Baritone Dominique Côté. He will be singing the titular role in Mozart’s Don Giovanni with Opéra du Royaume from April 9th to 13th. This week, Dominique shares the best (or worst) place to take nap, his musical inspirations and his desire to sing more Canadian opera. Read on to find out more.

_{OPERA PLACES} Jessica Muirhead takes us to Copenhagen

by Máiri Demings | Apr 3, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

British-Canadian soprano Jessica Muirhead takes us to Copenhagen, where she is singing the role of Eva in Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg from March 16th to April 27th. While in Copenhagen, Jessica shares the beauty of the opera house (or Operaen), must visit museums and the best place to grab a pastry before heading to the opera. Read on to find out more.

_{Artist of the Week} 23 Qs for Suzanne Taffot

by Máiri Demings | Mar 31, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

The Artist of the Week is Canadian-Cameroonian soprano Suzanne Taffot. She will be singing the role of Mimì in Puccini’s La bohème with Manitoba Opera on April 5th, 9th and 11th. This week, Suzanne chats with us about the artists who inspire her, how important mental preparation is to performing and the roles she wants to sing in the future. Read on to find out more.

_{Artist of the Week} 20 Qs for Maria Fuller

by Máiri Demings | Mar 24, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

The Artist of the Week is Canadian conductor Maria Fuller. She is currently assistant conducting Puccini’s Manon Lescaut at Narodní Divadlo in Prague. This week, Maria shares her favourite places to make music, that the show must go on even when the lights go out and a sneak peek at her latest compositions and arrangements. Read on to find out more.