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Artist of the Week 19 Qs for Lucas van Lierop
The Artist of the Week is Canadian tenor Lucas van Lierop. Lucas is singing the role of Pong in Turandot at Theater Basel from March 2nd to June 1st. This week, Lucas chats with us about his musical family, his favourite singers from the past and present and what success looks like to him. Read on to find out more.
CD Review – Chateau de Versailles Spectacles CVS149
Alceste “Satisfactory recording of a major Lully opera”
CD Review – Chateau de Versailles Spectacles CVS149 | Alceste | Opera Canada
OPERA PLACES Tessa Fackelmann takes us to Sarasota
Canadian mezzo-soprano Tessa Fackelmann takes us to Sarasota, where she is singing the role of Cherubino in Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro from March 8th to 28th. While in Sarasota, Tessa chats with us about best rides at Disney, where to get the “sexiest” coffee and how to find alligators and alligator jerky. Read on to find out more.
Opera York
La traviata “Well-earned rapturous ovation”
Opera York | La traviata | Opera Canada
Opéra National de Paris
Pelléas et Mélisande “Relies heavily on atmosphere, suggestion and ambiguity”
Opéra National de Paris | Pelléas et Mélisande | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 17 Qs for Holly Chaplin
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Holly Chaplin. She will be singing the title role of Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor with Southern Ontario Lyric Opera on March 8th. This week, Holly shares her musical inspirations, top travel destinations and how to handle awkward audience moments. Read on to find out more.
Toronto Operetta Theatre
The Gondoliers “Pure escapism”
Toronto Operetta Theatre | The Gondoliers | Opera Canada
Tapestry Opera
Jacqueline “The privilege to witness the performances”
Tapestry Opera | Jacqueline | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 14 Qs for Guillermo Silva-Marin
The Artist of the Week is Puerto Rican-born stage director Guillermo Silva-Marin. Guillermo is the General Director of Toronto Operetta Theatre and is directing the final production of their 40th anniversary season, Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Gondoliers from February 28th to March 2nd. This week, Guillermo shares the music of his childhood, the singer he most admires and how being only 5’6” tall proved to be an advantage in his career. Read on to find out more.
Pacific Opera Victoria
The Little Prince “An absolute delight”
Pacific Opera Victoria | The Little Prince | Opera Canada
OPERA PLACES Sophie Naubert takes us to Lübeck
Canadian soprano Sophie Naubert takes us to Lübeck, where she is singing the title role in Handel’s musical drama Semele at Theater Lübeck from November 15th, 2024 to April 27th, 2025. While in Lübeck, Sophie chats with us about the local cuisine, best running trails and the scariest night of the year (New Years Eve). Read on to find out more.