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_{OPERA PLACES} Soprano Melody Courage takes us to Calgary

by Elizabeth Bowman | Feb 10, 2023 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

Vancouver-based soprano Melody Courage, of Dene, Cree and Chipewyan descent, is much in demand by...

_{Artist of the Week} 16 Qs for Ambur Braid

by Communications | Feb 7, 2023 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

Our Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Ambur Braid, celebrated for her electrifying portrayals of powerful women and sensational debuts. We connected with her to chat all things opera, from lessons learned to favourite coffeeshops. Watch her sing the title role in Canadian Opera Company’s production of Salome running until Feb 24.

_{Juno Awards} The Classical Nominations

by Elizabeth Bowman | Feb 1, 2023 | Featured, News

The nominees for The 52nd Annual JUNO Awards were announced on January 31, 2023, by The Canadian...

_{Artist of the Week} 28 Qs for Luca Pisaroni

by Communications | Jan 31, 2023 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

Our Artist of the Week is acclaimed Italian bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni. Renowned for his captivating presence on stage, Pisaroni has continued to build upon his impressive career singing on the world’s leading stages and earning achievements including the Opera News Award and being recognized as one of Opera for Peace’s Peace Ambassadors. He returns to the COC this month to sing the title role in the company’s production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, running until February 18.

_{OPERA PLACES} Soprano Jessica Muirhead takes us to Essen

by Elizabeth Bowman | Jan 26, 2023 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

British-Canadian soprano Jessica Muirhead, described by the New York Times as a “multi-hued soprano with floating top notes”, is a very active presence in the European opera scene.

_{Artist of the Week} 32 Qs for Gordon Bintner

by Communications | Jan 24, 2023 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

Our Artist of the Week is Canadian bass baritone Gordon Bintner, who makes his return this week to the Canadian Opera Company’s stage singing the Count in the company’s production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro. Bintner has announced a number of exciting projects for this upcoming season, including a return to the Royal Opera House singing Albert in Massenet’s Werther, and a yet-to-be-announced debut at Lyric Opera of Chicago. Canadian Opera Company’s The Marriage of Figaro runs January 27 until February 18.

_{Winter 2022/23 Print Issue Stage Scenes} Modern-Day Diva: Sharleen Joynt

by Lev Bratishenko | Jan 20, 2023 | Featured, News

The paradox of a talented operatic voice with a reality television presence is tough for certain purists to swallow.

_{Artist of the Week} 27 Qs for Jordan de Souza

by Communications | Jan 17, 2023 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

Canadian conductor Jordan de Souza kicks off our Artist of the Week series in 2023, answering 27 questions about life, music, and lessons learned. Watch him in Theater an der Wien’s new production of Offenbach’s La Périchole running until January 31.

_{McGill-Université de Montréal Piano-Vocal Accompaniment Residency} Extends Application Deadline to January 23, 2023

by Communications | Jan 13, 2023 | News

This new, one-of-a kind program is designed for high-level pianists who specialize in...

_{Highlands Opera Studio} Ontario Trillium Grant Will Support New Ways of Bringing Opera to Haliburton County

by Communications | Jan 10, 2023 | Featured, News

The Highlands Opera Studio team met with MPP Laurie Scott last week to discuss how its $92,100 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) will support new and creative ways to learn about, and raise awareness for opera. According to Scott, the grant will create more opportunities for the community to get involved with the arts.