Stories Don’t Die: The Artists of Indians on Vacation | Against the Grain Theatre | Opera Canada
Featured
Canadian Opera Company Werther “Not to be missed”
Werther | Canadian Opera Company | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 16 Qs for Geoffroy Salvas
The Artist of the Week is Canadian baritone Geoffroy Salvas. He will be singing the role of Schaunard in Opéra de Québec’s production of La bohème from May 16th to 23rd. This week, Geoffroy chats with us about what he’s reading and watching, the best thing about being an opera artist and his favourite mind-calming practice. Read on to find out more.
Opéra de Montréal Carmen “Profound, whip-smart performance”
Carmen | Opéra de Montréal | Opera Canada
OPERA PLACES Nathan Berg takes us to Basel, Switzerland
Canadian bass-baritone Nathan Berg takes us to Basel, Switzerland, where he is singing the role of Hamm in Kurtág’s Fin de Partie at Theater Basel until June 18th. While in Basel, Nathan chats with us about the opera house, his favourite café for afternoon tea and the odd sight you may see floating down the Rhine. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 16 Qs for Yvette Nolan
The Artist of the Week is Indigenous Stage Director Yvette Nolan. She is the director of Against the Grain Theatre’s Stories Don’t Die: The Artists of Indians on Vacation, which will be presented on May 9th. This week, Yvette chats about how she was “lured” into the world of opera, who is inspiring her and her favourite composers. Read on to find out more.
Canadian Opera Company Bluebeard’s Castle and Erwartung “Its hold remains absolute and undiminished”
Bluebeard’s Castle and Erwartung | Canadian Opera Company | Opera Canada
Vancouver Opera La bohème “Hit the sweet spot”
La bohème | Vancouver Opera | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 21 Qs for Justin Welsh
The Artist of the Week is Canadian baritone Justin Welsh. He will be singing the role of Schaunard in Vancouver Opera’s production of La bohème from April 25th to May 3rd. This week, Justin chats with us about the singers he admires, his love of cooking and which role he would sing if he was a mezzo for a day. Read on to find out more.
Pacific Opera Victoria Orpheus & Eurydice “A bona fide star whose grace and beauty match her stunning voice”
Orpheus & Eurydice | Pacific Opera Victoria | Opera Canada
Toronto Operetta Theatre A Night in Venice “Clearly enjoying the romp”
A Night in Venice | Toronto Operetta Theatre | Opera Canada
OPERA PLACES Spencer Britten takes us to Boston, Massachusetts
Chinese-Canadian tenor Spencer Britten takes us to Boston, Massachusetts, where he is singing the role of Tonio in Donizetti’s The Daughter of the Regiment at Boston Lyric Opera from April 24th to May 3rd.
While in Boston, Spencer chats with us about the historic theatre, the city’s must see tourist attractions and the best place for a coffee break during rehearsal. Read on to find out more.