Artist of the Week

_{Artist of the Week} 19 Qs for Stephanie Tritchew

by Communications | Mar 6, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

Our Artist of the Week is Canadian mezzo-soprano Stephanie Tritchew. In partnership with collaborative pianist Holly Kroeker, Stephanie is performing a series of recitals entitled The Longing Project, which features pieces by Cecilia Livingston, Sarah Kirkland Snider, and world premieres of pieces by Danika Lorèn. This week we sat down to talk with this grounded artist to talk about what she is currently reading, how she copes with the rejection that comes with being a singer, and how she describes what success means to her. Read on to find out more.

_{OPERA PLACES} Tim Albery takes us to London, England

by Communications | Mar 5, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

British-Canadian director Tim Albery is coming to us from London, England where he is directing the Royal Opera House’s upcoming production of Der fliegende Holländer, running Feb 29 – March 16. From across the pond, Tim shares with us what it is like to work in one of the world’s most beautiful theaters, where to find some peace and quiet amongst the tourist crowds of London, and what galleries/museums are on his must visit list.

_{Artist of the Week} 20 Qs for Matthew Dalen

by Communications | Feb 27, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

This week’s Artist of the Week is Canadian tenor Matthew Dalen. To celebrate the legendary voice of La Divina, Matthew is joining Orchestre symphonique de Laval in their upcoming concert Tribute to La Callas, running for one night only on Feb 28. We sat down with Matthew to talk this week and he was kind enough to share what people don’t know about the life of an opera singer, how he views success, and new position as Artistic Director of the Peace Region Music Series.

_{OPERA PLACES} Owen McCausland takes us to Adelaide, Australia

by Communications | Feb 26, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

Canadian tenor Owen McCausland is coming to us from Adelaide, Australia where he is performing the role of the Fisherman in Adelaide Festival’s production of Stravinsky’s The Nightingale and Other Fables running March 1 -6. From all the way across the globe we were able to grab a few minutes with Owen to chat about his experience in the big Down Under; including the best place to grab some fresh sushi, where to meet some kangaroos, and how to explore the Adelaide Fringe Festival. Read on to find out more.

_{Artist of the Week} 29 Qs for Miriam Khalil

by Communications | Feb 22, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

This week’s Artist of the Week is Canadian-Lebanese soprano, Miriam Khalil. Miriam is in Victoria starring as Margarita Xirgu in Golijov’s Ainadamar with Pacific Opera Victoria, running Feb 21 – 27. In between rehearsals, Miriam sat down with us to talk about when she knew she wanted to be an opera singer, what she thinks is the goal of opera, and how to deal with the rejection that comes with this career: “don’t let it take anything from your self esteem or your drive, instead use it as momentum to get better each day”. Read on to find out more.

_{Artist of the Week} 15 Qs for Giles Tomkins

by Communications | Feb 12, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

This week’s Artist of the Week is Canadian/Britsh bass-baritone, Giles Tomkins. Giles is currently starring as Parson/Badger in Janáček’s The Cunning Little Vixen with the Canadian Opera Company (running until Feb 16). Take special note of their Relaxed Performance happening for one night only on Feb 13. Giles generously sat down with us to talk about what singers past and present inspire him, his love for the Blue Jays and New England IPA’s, and he even shared one of his best Dad jokes. Read on to find out more.

_{OPERA PLACES} Alain Coulombe takes us to Montréal

by Communications | Feb 8, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

French-Canadian bass Alain Coulombe is coming to us from Montréal, Quebec where he is performing Assistant de Descartes in Opéra de Montréal ‘s production of La Reine-garçon running February 3 – 11. There are just a few shows left, so get your tickets now. In between performances, Alain shared with us what he loved about the city of Montréal; his favourite bistro, where to catch some incredible theater, and his favourite place to see Canadian and foreign cinema. Read on to find out more.

_{Artist of the Week} 20 Qs for Gregory Dahl

by Communications | Feb 6, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

This week’s Artist of the Week is the wonderful Canadian baritone, Gregory Dahl. Currently in Vancouver, he is in rehearsals preparing the titular role for Vancouver Opera’s upcoming production of Donizetti’s Don Pasquale, running Feb 10-18 . During his down time, we chatted with Gregory about how he started singing, his love of weather and weather apps, and how working with young singers is keeping him young. Keep reading to find out more.

_{Artist of the Week} 16 Qs for Peter Monaghan

by Communications | Jan 29, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

This week’s Artist of the Week is the multitalented bass baritone Peter Monaghan. Currently in Edmonton, he is in rehearsals for Edmonton Opera’s upcoming production of Don Giovanni, where he will be performing the role of Masetto, running Feb 1-3. This week, Peter shares with us what inspired him to start singing, when he knew he wanted to become an opera singer and the importance of time when it comes to developing as an artist and singer. Read on to find out more!

_{OPERA PLACES} Julie Boulianne takes us to Vienna, Austria

by Communications | Jan 26, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

French-Canadian mezzo soprano Julie Boulianne is coming to us from Vienna, Austria where she is performing Mère Marie in Wiener Staatsoper’s production of Dialogues des Carmélites running January 28 – February 4. This week we sat down to chat with Julie about the town she has become well acquainted with; where to get the best food, which of the numerous museums to visit, and the best way to get around! Read on to find out more!