Italian-Canadian conductor Francesco Milioto takes us to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he is conducting The Tales of Hoffmann at The Florentine Opera on March 13th and 15th. While in Milwaukee, Francesco chats with us about the opera house, the relaxed feel of the city and his favourite gallery. Read on to find out more.
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.
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.
Canadian-Italian soprano Aviva Fortunata takes us to Sarasota, Florida, where she is singing the role of Leonora in Il Trovatore at Sarasota Opera from March 7th to 29th. While in Sarasota, Aviva chats with us about the road trip to Florida, the Great Savoury Snack Index™️ and how she unwinds after a day of singing Verdi. Read on to find out more.
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.
The Artist of the Week is Italian-Canadian baritone Brett Polegato. He will be singing the role of Scarpia in Tosca at Pacific Opera Victoria from February 18th to 24th. This week, Brett chats with us about upcoming performances, why he doesn’t read reviews and an unexpected on stage kiss. Read on to find out more.
Canadian baritone Korin Thomas-Smith takes us to Dallas, Texas, where he is singing the role of The Businessman in The Little Prince at The Dallas Opera from February 6th to 4th. While in Dallas, Korin chats with us about Texas BBQ, tips for finding accommodation and surviving the ice storm. Read on to find out more.
The Artist of the Week is Canadian-Korean baritone Clarence Frazer. He will be singing the role of Guglielmo in Mozart’s Così fan tutte at Vancouver Opera from February 7th to 15th. This week, Clarence chats with us about the hobby that keeps him grounded, his favourite city and the singers he loves to golf with. Read on to find out more.
Ukrainian-Canadian soprano Andriana Chuchman takes us to New York City. This past weekend she made her debut at Alice Tully Hall in recital with the Chamber Music Society of of the Lincoln Centre. While in NYC, Andriana chats with us about her favourite museums, restaurant recommendations and her advice for exploring the city. Read on to find out more.
The Artist of the Week is Canadian mezzo-soprano Mireille Lebel. She will be performing in Ana Sokolović’s Clown(s) at Opéra de Montréal from January 31st to February 8th. This week, Mireille shares who is inspiring her, what being brave with music means to her and how pants roles have changed her perspective. Read on to find out more.
The Artist of the Week is Canadian baritone Peter Barrett. He will be singing the role of Peter in Hansel and Gretel at Calgary Opera from January 31st to February 6th. This week, Peter shares why you should meet your heroes, what he would do if he was a tenor for a day and the importance of having a side-hustle. Read on to find out more.
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Elena Howard-Scott. She will be making her Canadian Opera Companymainstage debut as the Page in Verdi’s Rigoletto from January 24th to February 14th. This week, Elena chats with us about her very musical family, what she is reading and watching and how she is carving her own unique career path. Read on to find out more.