The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Jessica Latouche. Currently in rehearsals in the role of Rosalinde for Opéra de Québec’s production of La chauve-souris, May 11-18. In between rehearsals Jessica sat down to talk to us about what inspired her to become a singer, some of her favourite roles, and how she deals with the tough rejection that comes with the music industry. Read on to find out more.
Greek myths might bring to mind settings of vast chalky columns bathed in Mediterranean light, but...
Canadian mezzo soprano Marta Herman takes us to Lucerne, Switzerland where she is performing the role of Anastasio in Luzerner Theater’s production of Vivaldi’s Il Guistino, running May 2 to June 20. During her downtime, Marta shared with us what it has been like to stay in Luzern, including her favourite place to grab a coffee, the best way to explore the natural beauty in the city, and which museums she has been touring. Read on to find out more.
The Little Opera Company (LOC) took a bold leap of faith as it closed its 2023/24 season with the...
Carmen, the opera that Stephen Sondheim once called a non-stop hit parade, boasts a double cast of...
If you find yourself in search of a good few hours of worry-free merriment, the return of Don...
The Artist of the Week is Ukrainian-Canadian soprano Natalya Gennadi. She is currently in rehearsals with Soundstreams for their upcoming production, Grandma’s Shawl. This is a piece she curated and is featured in – a musical journey inspired by the tale of Kokum Shawls, telling the story of the lasting bond between Ukrainian women and Indigenous women. Get your tickets for this one night only event on May 4. Lucky for us, Natalya was able to spare a few minutes to share with us who inspires her as a singer, how she shared a tea date with the great Ileana Cotrubas, and what she would do if she won the lottery. Read on to find out more.
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Edmonton Opera’s Artistic Director Joel Ivany continues his eclectic approach to opera company...
The Artist of the Week is Canadian mezzo soprano Emma Parkinson. She is preparing the role of Flora in Verdi’s La Traviata for Opéra de Massy’s upcoming production. Emma was kind enough to sit down with us to talk about what her view of success looks like, what opera caused her to cry for the very first time, and how she is secretly an incredible salsa dancer. Read on to find out more.
Canadian soprano Andriana Chuchman takes us to Houston, Texas where she is making her role debut as Donna Anna in Houston Grand Opera’s production of Don Giovanni, running April 19 – May 3. Between rehearsals, Andriana shared with us what she has been up to while in Houston, including exploring the culinary delights that Houston has on offer, going to Astro games, and going to the Houston Zoo with her family! Read on to find out more.
