Canadian mezzo-soprano Kady Evanyshyn takes us to Hamburg, Germany, where she is singing the role of Hänsel in Hänsel und Gretel at Staatsoper Hamburg from November 30th to December 25th. While in Hamburg, Kady chats with us about the energy of the opera house, restaurant recommendations and where she goes to unwind. Read on to find out more.
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Sara Schabas. She will be singing the role of Addie Mills in Little Opera Company’s production of The House Without a Christmas Tree by composer Ricky Ian Gordon and librettist Royce Vavrek from December 17th to 19th. This week, Sara chats with us about the artists she admires, her musical family and the day she discovered her love for opera. Read on to find out more.
The Artist of the Week is Trinidadian-Canadian conductor Kwamé Ryan. He will be making his Metropolitan Operadebut conducting Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess from December 2nd to January 24th. This week, Kwamé shares his long history with Porgy and Bess, what success looks like to him and his favourite kitchen gadgets. Read on to find out more.
Canadian soprano Emma Fekete takes us to Paris France, where she is sining the role of Suzanne in Robinson Crusoé at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. While in Paris, Emma shares her favourite market, the beauty of the opera house and the best way to spend an afternoon. Read on to find out more.
The Artist of the Week is Canadian-American tenor Isaiah Bell. He will be the tenor soloist in Handel’s Messiah with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra on December 4th and 5th. This week, Isaiah shares his creative process what most impacts his performance and a haiku. Read on to find out more.
The Artist of the Week is Canadian tenor David Pomeroy. He will be singing the role of Cavaradossi in Puccini’s Tosca with Manitoba Opera on November 22nd, 26th and 28th. This week, David chats with us about his musical upbringing in Newfoundland, his favourite cities to sing in and the artists he admires. Read on to find out more.
Canadian soprano Julia Dawson takes us to China, where she is on a recital tour with pianist Justine Eckhaut. While on tour, Julia chats with us about her favourite venue, the welcoming audiences and her favourite meal so far. Read on to find out more.
The Artist of the Week is Chinese-Canadian conductor Jennifer Tung. She will be conducting Pagliacci at Toronto City Opera on November 19th, 22nd and 23rd. This week, Jennifer chats with us about who inspired her to become a conductor, how to be brave with music and her adorable pups. Read on to find out more.
The Artist of the Week is Canadian tenor Colin Aisnworth. He will be singing the title role of Richard I in Grétry’s Richard Cœur-de-Lion with Voicebox: Opera in Concert on November 15th. This week, Colin chats with us about how he approaches new projects, the music he’s currently listening to and the one thing he can’t live without. Read on to find out more.
French-Canadian baritone Olivier Bergeron takes us to Spain and France while he is on tour with Les Arts florissant performing a double-bill of Charpentier’s Les Arts florissant and La Descente d’Orphée aux enfers. While on a brief break from tour in Paris, Olivier shares the best place for a dinner and swim in Spain, his favourite museums and how to adapt to multiple different venues. Read on to find out more.
