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Edmonton Opera
Artist of the Week 15 Qs for Rachel Krehm
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Rachel Krehm. She will be singing the role of Big Sister in Opera 5’s world premiere of Come Closer from June 13th to 21st. Rachel is also the librettist of Come Closer, which is based on her experience of losing her sister Elizabeth to addiction. This week, Rachel shares her first operatic experience, her favourite dish to cook and why she loves the artistic process. Read on to find out more.
City Opera Vancouver
Sophia’s Forest “Stories that are literally begging still to be heard”
City Opera Vancouver | Sophia’s Forest | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Jaclyn Grossman
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Jaclyn Grossman. She will be singing the role of Brünnhilde in Wagner’s Die Walküre at Edmonton Opera from June 5th to 13th. This week, Jaclyn shares her mantras, why the Valkyries made her tear up and the importance of community. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Dominic Veilleux takes us to Ireland
Canadian bass-baritone Dominic Veilleux takes us to Ireland, where he is singing the role of Bottom in Benjamin Britten’s A Midsummer Nights Dream at the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival from May 27th to June 2nd. While in Ireland, Dominic shares the best attractions to visit in Dublin, the beauty of Lismore Castle and his favourite running trail. Read on to find out more.
Metropolitan Opera
Antony and Cleopatra “The vocal writing falls almost consistently short”
Metropolitan Opera | Antony and Cleopatra | Opera Canada
Canadian Opera Company
Cavalleria rusticana “Note perfect”
Canadian Opera Company | Cavalleria rusticana | Opera Canada
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.