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CD Review – Chateau de Versailles Spectacles CVS149
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.
Artist of the Week 23 Qs for Sharleen Joynt
The Artist of the Week is Chinese-Canadian coloratura soprano Sharleen Joynt. She will be performing the role of The Queen of the Night in Mozart’s The Magic Flute at Seattle Opera from February 22nd to March 9th. This week, Sharleen reveals what you can find in her bag at every gig, the best and worst thing about being an opera artist and what success looks like to her. Read on to find out more.
Opéra de Montréal
Le Phare and L’enfant et les sortilèges “Greater than the sum of its parts”
Opéra de Montréal | Le Phare and L’enfant et les sortilèges | Opera Canada