Canadian soprano Anne-Marie MacIntosh takes us to Lüneburg, where she is singing Violetta in Verdi’s La Traviata at Theater Lüneburg from November 9th to March 9th. While in Lüneburg, Anne-Marie shares her favourite place to grab a coffee between rehearsals and the best concert venues in the city. Read on to find out more.
Metropolitan Opera | Tosca | Opera Canada
The Artist of the Week is Canadian-Ukrainian conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson. She will be conducting Puccini’s Madama Butterfly at the Canadian Opera Company from January 24th to February 16th. This week, Keri-Lynn shares he favourite Ukrainian meal, the opera that made the biggest impact on her and how she knew she was destined to be a musician. Read on to find out more.
The Artist of the Week is soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan. Her upcoming engagements include performances with Philharmonie de Paris and Philharmonie Luxembourg (both conducted by Sir Simon Rattle) and the continuation of her tour with pianist Bertrand Chamayou in Paris. This week, Barbara shares the albums she’s been listening to, her love of animals and the biggest turning point in her career. Read on to find out more.
Canadian baritone Etienne Dupuis takes us to Berlin, where he is singing the title role in Verdi’s Rigoletto at Deutsche Oper Berlin on January 10th, 17th & 27th.
While in Berlin, Etienne shares his love for the city, what he gets up to in-between rehearsals and a possible realestate opportunity (if you happen to be looking)…Read on to find out more.
The Artist of the Week is Canadian coloratura soprano Tracy Dahl. She is a featured soloist in Flipside Opera’s Love Languages on January 11th. This week, Tracy chats with us about her musical family, a slippery Die Fledermaus and her favourite places to sing.
Chateau de Versailles Spectacle | La caravane du Caire | Opera Canada
Toronto Operetta Theatre | Countess Maritza | Opera Canada
The Artist of the Week is French-Canadian soprano Florie Valiquette. She will singing Pamina in a French translation of Mozart’s The Magic Flute at Opéra Royal de Versailles.
This week, Florie tells us all about the artists who have inspired her, the small things in life that make her the happiest and introduces us to her best furry friend. Read on to find out more.
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Nicole Leung. She is currently an Emerging Artist with Opera on the Avalon for the 2024/2025 season. This hybrid program focuses on delivering professional development, 9 months of financial support, and the environment that allows singers to be the best artist they can be. This week, Nicole shares her favourite role, her guilty pleasure and her musical inspirations. Read on to find out more.
Opéra-Comique | Les Fêtes d’Hébé | Opera Canada
OperaWire has named Canadian tenor Matthew Cairns as one of their Top Ten Rising Stars for 2024, the only Canadian to make the list.