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_{OPERA PLACES} Edmonton Opera’s Emerging Artists take us to Whitehorse

by Máiri Demings | Feb 6, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

The Emerging Artists of Edmonton Opera take us to Whitehorse. Edmonton Opera has partnered with the Yukon Arts Centre to deliver school tours and community outreach to the Yukon led by mezzo-soprano Rachael McAuley, baritone Connor Hoppenbrouwers and conductor and pianist Spencer Kryzanowski. As Rachael, Connor and Spencer gear up for their final trip North (this time to Dawson City), they share the best cafés, beautiful views and give us a peak of the most enthusiastic opera chorus Whitehouse has to offer. Read on to find out more.

_{Artist of the Week} 20 Qs for John Tessier

by Máiri Demings | Feb 3, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

The Artist of the Week is Canadian Tenor John Tessier. He will be playing Ernesto in Calgary Opera’s production of Don Pasquale on February 1st, 5th and 7th. This week, John shares his first operatic experience at age 12, a risky performance involving rubber boots and the role that continues to have the greatest impact on him. Read on to find out more.

_{Artist of the Week} 20 Qs for Rachel Fenlon

by Máiri Demings | Jan 27, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Rachel Fenlon. She is currently on tour performing Schubert’s Winterreise as both singer and pianist. Her upcoming Canadian stops include Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Whitehorse, Yukon, Dawson City, Yukon and Toronto, Ontario. Recently, she released her debut album Winterreise, making her the first artist to interpret the work as singer and pianist on recording.
This week, Rachel shares her favourite composers, what she has learned about finding happiness and the role she wants to sing next. Read on to find out more.

_{OPERA PLACES} Anne-Marie MacIntosh takes us to Lüneburg

by Máiri Demings | Jan 23, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

Canadian soprano Anne-Marie MacIntosh takes us to Lüneburg, where she is singing Violetta in Verdi’s La Traviata at Theater Lüneburg from November 9th to March 9th. While in Lüneburg, Anne-Marie shares her favourite place to grab a coffee between rehearsals and the best concert venues in the city. Read on to find out more.

_{Artist of the Week} 20 Qs for Keri-Lynn Wilson

by Máiri Demings | Jan 20, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

The Artist of the Week is Canadian-Ukrainian conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson. She will be conducting Puccini’s Madama Butterfly at the Canadian Opera Company from January 24th to February 16th. This week, Keri-Lynn shares he favourite Ukrainian meal, the opera that made the biggest impact on her and how she knew she was destined to be a musician. Read on to find out more.

_{Artist of the Week} 15 Qs for Barbara Hannigan

by Máiri Demings | Jan 13, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

The Artist of the Week is soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan. Her upcoming engagements include performances with Philharmonie de Paris and Philharmonie Luxembourg (both conducted by Sir Simon Rattle) and the continuation of her tour with pianist Bertrand Chamayou in Paris. This week, Barbara shares the albums she’s been listening to, her love of animals and the biggest turning point in her career. Read on to find out more.

_{OPERA PLACES} Etienne Dupuis takes us to Berlin

by Máiri Demings | Jan 9, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

Canadian baritone Etienne Dupuis takes us to Berlin, where he is singing the title role in Verdi’s Rigoletto at Deutsche Oper Berlin on January 10th, 17th & 27th.
While in Berlin, Etienne shares his love for the city, what he gets up to in-between rehearsals and a possible realestate opportunity (if you happen to be looking)…Read on to find out more.

_{Artist of the Week} 30 Qs for Tracy Dahl

by Máiri Demings | Jan 6, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

The Artist of the Week is Canadian coloratura soprano Tracy Dahl. She is a featured soloist in Flipside Opera’s Love Languages on January 11th. This week, Tracy chats with us about her musical family, a slippery Die Fledermaus and her favourite places to sing.

_{Artist of the Week} 20 Qs for Florie Valiquette

by Máiri Demings | Dec 30, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

The Artist of the Week is French-Canadian soprano Florie Valiquette. She will singing Pamina in a French translation of Mozart’s The Magic Flute at Opéra Royal de Versailles.
This week, Florie tells us all about the artists who have inspired her, the small things in life that make her the happiest and introduces us to her best furry friend. Read on to find out more.

_{Artist of the Week} 18 Qs for Nicole Leung

by Máiri Demings | Dec 23, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Nicole Leung. She is currently an Emerging Artist with Opera on the Avalon for the 2024/2025 season. This hybrid program focuses on delivering professional development, 9 months of financial support, and the environment that allows singers to be the best artist they can be. This week, Nicole shares her favourite role, her guilty pleasure and her musical inspirations. Read on to find out more.