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Canadian Opera Company
Artist of the Week 16 Qs for Julie McIsaac
The Artist of the Week is Canadian director Julie McIsaac. She will be directing composer Lembit Beecher and librettist Hannah Moscovitch’s chamber opera Sophia’s Forest at City Opera Vancouver from May 29th to June 1st This week, Julie shares what she loves most about working with singers, her favourite composers and her go to pair of shoes. Read on to find out more.
Opéra de Québec
Il trovatore “High-calibre treatment from the wonderful cast of singers”
Opéra de Québec | Il trovatore | Opera Canada
North Shore Light Opera Society
Magic Flute Reimagined “Back to the people, back to basics”
North Shore Light Opera Society | Magic Flute Reimagined | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 16 Qs for Ariane Cossette
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Ariane Cossette. She is one of four Canadian competitors in the Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM). The CMIM is an internationally renowned competition presenting the best classical musicians of the new generation. Twenty-four singers from around the world will compete from May 25th to June 6th in Montreal. This week, Ariane shares what she is reading, why she loves being an opera artist and her favourite coffee shop. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Laurent Deleuil takes us to Versailles
French-Canadian Baritone Laurent Deleuil takes us to Versailles, where he is singing the role of Un guerrier in Charpentier’s David et Jonathas at the Château of Versailles from May 16th to 18th. While in Versailles, Laurent shares the beautiful gardens and architecture of the city, the best place to grab a healthy lunch and some behind-the-scenes shots. Read on to find out more.
Opéra de Montréal
La bohème “Friendships are the heart of La bohème”
Opéra de Montréal | La bohème | Opera Canada
Tapestry Opera
Sanctuary Song “A Contemporary piece that is emotionally poignant but not weighed down”
Tapestry Opera | Sanctuary Song | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 21 Qs for Karoline Podolak
The Artist of the Week is Polish-Canadian soprano Karoline Podolak. She is one of four Canadian competitors in the Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM). The CMIM is an internationally renowned competition presenting the best classical musicians of the new generation. Twenty-four singers from around the world will compete from May 25th to June 6th in Montreal. This week, Karoline shares a lucky encounter with one of her favourite musicians, funny performance mishaps and the roles she’d like to sing…if she was a tenor. Read on to find out more.
Canadian Opera Company
Eugene Onegin “Struck by the beauty in its simplicity”
Canadian Opera Company | Eugene Onegin | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Meher Pavri
The Artist of the Week is Parsi-Canadian soprano Meher Pavri. She is playing the Voice of Krishna in Why Not Theatre’s Mahabharata: Part 2. The show is a 2-part adaption of the classical Hindu text and features a 15-minute long operatic adaptation of the Bhagavad Gita performed by Meher. Mahabharata: Part 1 & 2 recently finished runs at the Perth Festival in Australia and Canadian Stage in Toronto. It will be playing at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa from May 13th to 24th. This week, Meher shares what’s she’s reading, how her colleagues inspire her and her favourite mind-calming practices. Read on to find out more.
VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert
Robert le diable “Highlighting the beauty and lyricism of Meyerbeer’s vocal writing”
VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert | Robert le diable | Opera Canada