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.
The Artist of the Week is mezzo-soprano Megan Latham, who will be returning to the Canadian Opera Company to sing Marthe in Faust from October 11th to November 2nd.
This week, we sat down with Megan to chat about how her family inspired her to sing, what she loves about her career and how she prepares for new roles.
Canadian soprano Elisabeth Boudreault takes us to Lausanne, Switzerland where she is singing Jemmy in Opéra de Lausanne’s season opener Guillaume Tell.
While in Switzerland, Elisabeth shares her outdoor adventures, where to get the best ramen and what her and her furry companion look for in an apartment. Read on to find out more.
The Artist of the Week is Canadian conductor Simon Rivard, who will be conducting Giovanni Battisti Pergolesi’s La Serva Padrona and Gian Carlo Menotti’s The Medium with Opéra de Montréal, on October 8th. This double bill performance features the singers of the Atelier Lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal.
This week, Simon chats about his inspirations and mentors, the pros and cons of opera life and his favourite place to be (besides the podium). Read on to find out more.
The Artist of the Week is mezzo-soprano Pascale Spinney, who will be making her role debut as Rosina in Opéra de Montréal’s Il barbiere di Siviglia, from September 28th to October 6th. This week, we sat down with Pascale to talk about her first singing lesson, favourite places and singers she admires.
Canadian baritone Max van Wyck takes us to Buffalo, New York where he is singing the notorious Count Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro with Buffalo Opera Unlimited on September 27th and 29th (info and tickets here). In between rehearsals, Max shared the where to find the best hotdogs, most nostalgic coffee and very exclusive accommodations in Buffalo. Read on to find out more.
