Canadian soprano Anna-Julia David is in Toronto, singing the role of Amour in Opera Atelier‘s production of Gluck’s Orpheus and Eurydice. The production opened Oct 26, with one show left on Nov 1. We caught up with her this week to chat all things opera, arts and life – from key sources of inspiration to the luckiest thing that has ever happened to her, including being rescued in a Galician forest by a friendly pup.
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Fall 2023 Print Issue The Rubies: Gino Quilico—Baritone of a Generation
On November 6, 2023, we will gather at The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto to celebrate the best in Canadian opera. This year we honour baritone Gino Quilico, soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian, music librarian Wayne Vogan, and industry change makers, Jaime Martino and Michael Hidetoshi Mori.
OPERA PLACES Adam Luther takes us to Edmonton, AB
Canadian tenor Adam Luther has just closed a run as Don José in Edmonton Opera‘s production of Bizet’s Carmen, which ran from October 19 to 24, and opened the company’s Diamond Anniversary Season (60!). This week, he takes us with him to explore the city, sharing some unique spots that he and the cast enjoyed while on contract, activities that are unique to the area and more.
Edmonton Opera
Carmen “solid” and “perfectly clear rendition”
Edmonton Opera opened its 60th anniversary season on October 19, a Thursday, rather than its...
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Jodie Devos
Belgian operatic coloratura soprano Jodie Devos is in Quebec City, singing Lucie in the Opéra de Québec‘s production of Donizetti’s Lucie de Lammermoor. This week, we sit down with her to talk about opera, important lessons learned from childhood, and everything in between. As Devos says: “If you want something, give yourself the means to achieve it.”
Southern Ontario Lyric Opera (SOLO)
Madama Butterfly “With productions like this, Madama Butterfly will continue to remain a fan favourite.”
On October 15, Southern Ontario Lyric Opera (SOLO) opened their 2023/24 season with Madama...
OPERA PLACES Joni Henson takes us to Victoria, BC
Canadian soprano Joni Henson is in Victoria, BC singing Seigrune in Pacific Opera Victoria‘s production of Wagner’s Die Walküre, which opened Oct 12 and has one more show tomorrow night, Oct 21. She takes us to nature-rich Victoria BC this week, where she shows us the majestic Royal Theatre, her favourite spots to take in stunning ocean views and grab cozy homemade soups, and more.
Manitoba Underground Opera
The Corsair “Strong, committed singers on a visually stunning, authentic set”
Manitoba Underground Opera closed its 2023 Odyssey festival with notably the Manitoba premiere of...
Artist of the Week 30 Qs for Sava Vemić
Serbian bass Sava Vemić is in Toronto, ON singing Don Fernando in the Canadian Opera Company‘s production of Beethoven’s Fidelio, running Sept 29 to Oct 20. This week, we discussed all things opera with him – what inspired him to sing, the roles he’d like to be singing in ten years, and how he defines happiness. In Vemić’s words, “Being with the people that you love, having good health and a clear head, and being present in the moment.”
The Metropolitan Opera
Dead Man Walking “Jake Heggie, I hope, was feeling justifiably proud”
Dead Man Walking, the opera, has enjoyed a remarkable life: it’s been around for twenty-three...