Artist of the Week
Artist of the Week 16 Qs for Geoffroy Salvas
The Artist of the Week is Canadian baritone Geoffroy Salvas. He will be singing the role of Schaunard in Opéra de Québec’s production of La bohème from May 16th to 23rd. This week, Geoffroy chats with us about what he’s reading and watching, the best thing about being an opera artist and his favourite mind-calming practice. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 16 Qs for Yvette Nolan
The Artist of the Week is Indigenous Stage Director Yvette Nolan. She is the director of Against the Grain Theatre’s Stories Don’t Die: The Artists of Indians on Vacation, which will be presented on May 9th. This week, Yvette chats about how she was “lured” into the world of opera, who is inspiring her and her favourite composers. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 21 Qs for Justin Welsh
The Artist of the Week is Canadian baritone Justin Welsh. He will be singing the role of Schaunard in Vancouver Opera’s production of La bohème from April 25th to May 3rd. This week, Justin chats with us about the singers he admires, his love of cooking and which role he would sing if he was a mezzo for a day. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 19 Qs for Peter McGillivray
The Artist of the Week is Canadian baritone Peter McGillivray. He will be singing the role of Bartolo in Manitoba Opera’s production of The Marriage of Figaro from April 18th to 24th. This week, Peter chats with us about the importance of getting outside, his favourite on stage moments and gives us a reminder to love one another. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 27 Qs for Elizabeth Stepkowski Tarhan
The Artist of the Week is Canadian stage director and theatre artist Elizabeth Stepkowski Tarhan. She will be directing Calgary Opera’s production of The Barber of Seville which runs from April 18th to 24th. This week, Elizabeth chats with us about her favourite music, her operatic goals and the importance of continued education. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 15 Qs for Emma Pennell
The Artist of the Week is Canadian (mixed settler with Mi’kmaw roots) soprano Emma Pennell. They are a librettist and performer in Against the Grain Theatre’s Canuck Cantatas from April 10th to 12th. This week, Emma chats with us about their educational journey, love of trees and the importance of community. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 10 Qs for Elisabeth Boudreault
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Elisabeth Boudreault. She is singing the title role in Opéra du Royaume’s production of Cendrillon from March 26th to 31st. This week, Elisabeth chat with us about character preparation, fate and her dog Maurice. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 22 Qs for Xin Wang
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Xin Wang. She will be the soloist in Tapestry Opera’s new staging of Ana Sokolović’s Love Songs from March 26th to 29th. This week, Xin chats with us about making music with her family, her childhood dream job and what she can’t live without. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Frédéric Antoun
The Artist of the Week is Canadian tenor Frédéric Antoun. He will be the tenor soloist in Haydn’s Creation with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra on March 20th. This week, Frédéric chats with us about his favourite operas, singers he admires and his first voice lesson. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 19 Qs for Camille Rogers
The Artist of the Week is Canadian mezzo-soprano Camille Rogers. They are the librettist, producer and star of OperaQ’s La Maupin: A Musical Film. The film tells the not-so-tall tale of real-life queer opera singer and swashbuckler Julie d’Aubigny Maupin and will premiere will in Toronto on March 14th. It will also be available to stream online from March 14th to April 14th. This week, Camille chats with us about their upcoming film, how operatic characters lead to self-discovery and what inspired them to sing. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Teri Dunn
The Artist of the Week is Canadian conductor Teri Dunn. She will be will be conducting the Canadian Children Opera Company’s production of Errol Gay and Michael Patrick Albano’s Alice in Wonderland from March 5th to 8th. This week, Teri shares what it means to be brave with music, the best parts of discovering opera with young musicians and the CCOC joke of the day. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 16 Qs for Lizzy Hoyt
The Artist of the Week is Canadian mezzo-soprano Lizzy Hoyt. She will be singing the role of Dejanira in Handel’s Hercules at the University of Alberta on February 28th. This week, Lizzy chats with us about her love of Handel, how she approaches her career now versus in the beginning and the diverse array of books she is currently reading. Read on to find out more.