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_{OPERA PLACES} Simone McIntosh takes us to Düsseldorf and Duisburg, Germany

by Communications | Jan 10, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

Canadian mezzo soprano Simone McIntosh is coming to us from Düsseldorf and Duisburg, Germany where she has just debuted the role of Hänsel in Deutsche Oper am Rhein’s production of Hänsel und Gretel, running until Jan 21. This week, we’re lucky to grab some time with this jet setting artist and hear about her experiences in Germany, where to find tasty vegetarian food on the road, and the importance of clean and reliable accommodations. Read on for more!

_{Toronto Operetta Theatre
The Merry Widow} “Everything I needed from Léhar’s beloved creation was right here in Toronto”

by Dawn Martens | Jan 5, 2024 | Featured, Reviews

When I was a young child, I was fascinated with my parents' 1960 Reader’s Digest Treasury of Great...

_{Artist of the Week} 19 Qs for Martin Renner Wallace

by Communications | Jan 4, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

Our Artist of the Week is tenor Martin Renner Wallace! Martin is in Calgary performing with Alberta Vocal Arts as Eisenstein in their production of Die Fledermaus, running Jan 11-13. This week we sat down to chat about dream roles, the best thing about being an opera artist, and who he would want to get stuck in an elevator with (clue: a very handy guy)!

_{OPERA PLACES} Andromahi Raptis takes us to Nuremberg, Germany

by Communications | Dec 21, 2023 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

Canadian/Greek soprano Andromahi Raptis is in Nürnberg performing Lucia and Adele in Staatstheater Nürnberg’s productions of Lucia di Lammermoor and Die Fledermaus. This week, we get the inside scoop about what makes Nürnberg so special; including the best place to grab a coffee, the coolest restaurant to grab some delicious food, and where to find the best Christmas market just in time for the holidays!

_{Artist of the Week} 14 Qs for Jonelle Sills

by Communications | Dec 18, 2023 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

This week’s Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Jonelle Sills! Currently in Toronto, she is rehearsing with Toronto Operetta Theatre for their upcoming production of Lehár’s The Merry Widow, running Dec 29 – Jan 2. We sat down to talk about the ups and downs of the industry, her favourite non-classical music, and what she would do if she won the lottery (don’t we all wish for that!). Read on to find out more!

_{Metropolitan Opera
Florencia en el Amazonas} “Yannick Nézet-Séguin led the orchestra with an audible strong affection for Catán’s colours and rhythms”

by Patrick Dillon | Dec 14, 2023 | Featured, Reviews

“I’m Old Fashioned”—that lilting Jerome Kern standard popped unbidden into my head as Florencia en...

_{Artist of the Week} 20 Qs for Colin Ainsworth

by Communications | Dec 13, 2023 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

Canadian tenor Colin Ainsworth is in Toronto, preparing for a string of performances of Handel’s Messiah with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, running Dec 17-23. This week we sat down and talked about the joys of being a father, cravings for the Canadian classic snack: Hawkins Cheezies, and how “the opera community is one big family”.

_{Early Music Vancouver / re:Naissance Opera
The Queen of Carthage} Register and Watch On-Line Until Jan 5

by John Gilks | Dec 6, 2023 | Featured, Reviews

The Queen of Carthage is a multi-media performance staged as part of the Early Music Vancouver...

_{OPERA PLACES} Martina Myskohlid takes us to Amsterdam, NL

by Communications | Dec 6, 2023 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

Canadian mezzo-soprano Martina Myskohlid is in Amsterdam performing Second Lady in De Nationale Opera’s production of Die Zauberflöte running Dec 1-28. This week we tag along, as she explores Amsterdam and all of its hidden gems, including boat tours, daily street markets, and the most peaceful place to get a nighttime view of the opera house.