Our Artist of the Week is tenor Martin Renner Wallace! Martin is in Calgary performing with Alberta Vocal Arts as Eisenstein in their production of Die Fledermaus, running Jan 11-13. This week we sat down to chat about dream roles, the best thing about being an opera artist, and who he would want to get stuck in an elevator with (clue: a very handy guy)!
Canadian/Greek soprano Andromahi Raptis is in Nürnberg performing Lucia and Adele in Staatstheater Nürnberg’s productions of Lucia di Lammermoor and Die Fledermaus. This week, we get the inside scoop about what makes Nürnberg so special; including the best place to grab a coffee, the coolest restaurant to grab some delicious food, and where to find the best Christmas market just in time for the holidays!
This week’s Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Jonelle Sills! Currently in Toronto, she is rehearsing with Toronto Operetta Theatre for their upcoming production of Lehár’s The Merry Widow, running Dec 29 – Jan 2. We sat down to talk about the ups and downs of the industry, her favourite non-classical music, and what she would do if she won the lottery (don’t we all wish for that!). Read on to find out more!
Canadian tenor Colin Ainsworth is in Toronto, preparing for a string of performances of Handel’s Messiah with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, running Dec 17-23. This week we sat down and talked about the joys of being a father, cravings for the Canadian classic snack: Hawkins Cheezies, and how “the opera community is one big family”.
Canadian mezzo-soprano Martina Myskohlid is in Amsterdam performing Second Lady in De Nationale Opera’s production of Die Zauberflöte running Dec 1-28. This week we tag along, as she explores Amsterdam and all of its hidden gems, including boat tours, daily street markets, and the most peaceful place to get a nighttime view of the opera house.
Our Artist of the Week is Canadian-Italian stage director, choreographer, and performer Amanda...
Canadian/German soprano Christina Thanisch-Smith is a first year member of the McPhee Artist...
Toronto-based Anishinaabe baritone, Evan Korbut, is currently starring as Louis Riel/Robideau in...
Canadian soprano Emma Fekete, a member of Opéra de Montréal's prestigious Atelier Lyrique program,...
On November 6, 2023, we will gather at The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto to celebrate the best in Canadian opera. This year we honour baritone Gino Quilico, soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian, music librarian Wayne Vogan, and industry change makers, Jaime Martino and Michael Hidetoshi Mori.
