Opera York | H.M.S. Pinafore | Opera Canada
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Brott Opera
Carmen “In good hands”
Brott Opera | Carmen | Opera Canada
Canadian Soprano Lauren Margison Wins International Competition
Canadian soprano Lauren Margison received both First Place and the Audience Prize at the recent Elizabeth Connell Prize: International Singing Competition, held in London in early June.
Longborough Festival Opera
Il barbière di Siviglia and Pelléas et Mélisande Canadian singers shine at Longborough Festival
Longborough Festival Opera | Il barbière di Siviglia and Pelléas et Mélisande | Opera Canada
OPERA PLACES Simona Genga takes us to Santa Fe
Italian-Canadian mezzo-soprano Simona Genga takes us to Santa Fe, where they are one of the 2025 Apprentice Singers at Santa Fe Opera. This summer, Simona will appear in a number of operatic and concert performances including her Santa Fe debut as Giovanna in Rigoletto, performing as La Frugola in Il tabarro as part of the Apprentice Scenes Concert and covering Rossweise in Die Walküre. While in Santa Fe, Simona shares her restaurant recommendations, favourite cafe and how the locals purge their negativity with the help of “Old Man Gloom.” Read on to find out more.
Nuova Vocal Arts
Silence “Theatrically satisfying addition to new Canadian opera repertoire”
Nuova Vocal Arts | Silence | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 16 Qs for Odéi Bilodeau
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Odéi Bilodeau. She will be singing the role of Frasquita in Bizet’s Carmen at Festival d’opéra de Québec. This week, Odéi shares how her first desk job led to her singing career, memories of a fiery performance and the best advice she’s been given. Read on to find out more.
Toronto City Opera
The Tender Land “Something special”
Toronto City Opera | The Tender Land | Opera Canada
Opera 5
Come Closer “A cornerstone world premiere”
Opera 5 | Come Closer | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Emily Rocha
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Emily Rocha. She will be singing the role of Laurie Moss in Toronto City Opera‘s production of The Tender Land from June 18th to 22nd. This week, Emily shares how Taylor Swift inspired her to take singing lessons, her favourite opera houses and the singing tools she can’t live without. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Josh Lovell takes us to Atlanta
Canadian tenor Josh Lovell takes us to Atlanta, where he is singing the role of Jupiter/Apollo in Handel’s Semele with The Atlanta Opera from June 7th to 15th. While in Atlanta, Josh shares his favourite park for a morning walk with his dog Oscar and where to find the best doughnuts and escape rooms in-between rehearsals. Read on to find out more.
Concours musical international de Montréal
Grand Finals Concert “Valuable to shaping a young career”
Concours musical international de Montréal | Grand Finals Concert | Opera Canada