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.
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.
Canadian tenor Adam Luther has just closed a run as Don José in Edmonton Opera‘s production of Bizet’s Carmen, which ran from October 19 to 24, and opened the company’s Diamond Anniversary Season (60!). This week, he takes us with him to explore the city, sharing some unique spots that he and the cast enjoyed while on contract, activities that are unique to the area and more.
