Orpheus & Eurydice | Pacific Opera Victoria | Opera Canada
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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.
Manitoba Opera The Marriage of Figaro “Strong casting created a tightly knit unit”
The Marriage of Figaro | Manitoba Opera | Opera Canada
Calgary Opera The Barber of Seville “Simple fun and merriment”
The Barber of Seville | Calgary Opera | Opera Canada
Opera Unbound The Fox “Full of rich, surrealist allusions and haunting music”
The Fox | Opera Unbound | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 19 Qs for Peter McGillivray
The Artist of the Week is Canadian baritone Peter McGillivray. He will be singing the role of Bartolo in Manitoba Opera’s production of The Marriage of Figaro from April 18th to 24th. This week, Peter chats with us about the importance of getting outside, his favourite on stage moments and gives us a reminder to love one another. Read on to find out more.
Opera Atelier Pelléas et Mélisande “It gives Pelléas a completely different feel”
Pelléas et Mélisande | Opera Atelier | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 27 Qs for Elizabeth Stepkowski Tarhan
The Artist of the Week is Canadian stage director and theatre artist Elizabeth Stepkowski Tarhan. She will be directing Calgary Opera’s production of The Barber of Seville which runs from April 18th to 24th. This week, Elizabeth chats with us about her favourite music, her operatic goals and the importance of continued education. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Andrey Andreychik takes us to Hildesheim, Germany
Russian-Canadian baritone Andrey Andreychik takes us to Hildesheim, Germany, where he is singing the title role in Verdi’s Rigoletto at Theater für Niedersachsen until June 21st. While in Hildesheim, Andrey chats with us about the versatility of the opera house, his favourite biking routes and the joys of living in a small, historic city. Read on to find out more.
Glenn Gould School La cambiale di matrimonio and Gianni Schicchi “A surprising Canadian twist”
La cambiale di matrimonio and Gianni Schicchi | Glenn Gould School | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 15 Qs for Emma Pennell
The Artist of the Week is Canadian (mixed settler with Mi’kmaw roots) soprano Emma Pennell. They are a librettist and performer in Against the Grain Theatre’s Canuck Cantatas from April 10th to 12th. This week, Emma chats with us about their educational journey, love of trees and the importance of community. Read on to find out more.