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Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Matthew Dalen

Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Matthew Dalen

by | Feb 27, 2024 | , ,

This week’s Artist of the Week is Canadian tenor Matthew Dalen. To celebrate the legendary voice of La Divina, Matthew is joining Orchestre symphonique de Laval in their upcoming concert Tribute to La Callas, running for one night only on Feb 28. We sat down with Matthew to talk this week and he was kind enough to share what people don’t know about the life of an opera singer, how he views success, and new position as Artistic Director of the Peace Region Music Series. 

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OPERA PLACES Owen McCausland takes us to Adelaide, Australia

OPERA PLACES Owen McCausland takes us to Adelaide, Australia

by | Feb 26, 2024 | , ,

Canadian tenor Owen McCausland is coming to us from Adelaide, Australia where he is performing the role of the Fisherman in Adelaide Festival’s production of Stravinsky’s The Nightingale and Other Fables running March 1 -6. From all the way across the globe we were able to grab a few minutes with Owen to chat about his experience in the big Down Under; including the best place to grab some fresh sushi, where to meet some kangaroos, and how to explore the Adelaide Fringe Festival. Read on to find out more.

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Artist of the Week 29 Qs for Miriam Khalil

Artist of the Week 29 Qs for Miriam Khalil

by | Feb 22, 2024 | , ,

This week’s Artist of the Week is Canadian-Lebanese soprano, Miriam Khalil. Miriam is in Victoria starring as Margarita Xirgu in Golijov’s Ainadamar with Pacific Opera Victoria, running Feb 21 – 27. In between rehearsals, Miriam sat down with us to talk about when she knew she wanted to be an opera singer, what she thinks is the goal of opera, and how to deal with the rejection that comes with this career: “don’t let it take anything from your self esteem or your drive, instead use it as momentum to get better each day”. Read on to find out more.

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Artist of the Week 15 Qs for Giles Tomkins

Artist of the Week 15 Qs for Giles Tomkins

by | Feb 12, 2024 | , ,

This week’s Artist of the Week is Canadian/Britsh bass-baritone, Giles Tomkins. Giles is currently starring as Parson/Badger in Janáček’s The Cunning Little Vixen with the Canadian Opera Company (running until Feb 16). Take special note of their Relaxed Performance happening for one night only on Feb 13. Giles generously sat down with us to talk about what singers past and present inspire him, his love for the Blue Jays and New England IPA’s, and he even shared one of his best Dad jokes. Read on to find out more.

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OPERA PLACES Alain Coulombe takes us to Montréal

OPERA PLACES Alain Coulombe takes us to Montréal

by | Feb 8, 2024 | , ,

French-Canadian bass Alain Coulombe is coming to us from Montréal, Quebec where he is performing Assistant de Descartes in Opéra de Montréal ‘s production of La Reine-garçon running February 3 – 11. There are just a few shows left, so get your tickets now. In between performances, Alain shared with us what he loved about the city of Montréal; his favourite bistro, where to catch some incredible theater, and his favourite place to see Canadian and foreign cinema. Read on to find out more.

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