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_{Opera York
La traviata} “Well-earned rapturous ovation”

by Michael Jones | Mar 4, 2025 | Featured, Reviews

Opera York | La traviata | Opera Canada

_{Opéra National de Paris
Pelléas et Mélisande} “Relies heavily on atmosphere, suggestion and ambiguity”

by Denise Wendel-Poray | Mar 3, 2025 | Featured, Reviews

Opéra National de Paris | Pelléas et Mélisande | Opera Canada

_{Artist of the Week} 17 Qs for Holly Chaplin

by Máiri Demings | Mar 3, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

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”

by Dawn Martens | Mar 2, 2025 | Featured, Reviews

Toronto Operetta Theatre | The Gondoliers | Opera Canada

_{Tapestry Opera
Jacqueline} “The privilege to witness the performances”

by Jane Forner | Feb 25, 2025 | Featured, Reviews

Tapestry Opera | Jacqueline | Opera Canada

_{Artist of the Week} 14 Qs for Guillermo Silva-Marin

by Máiri Demings | Feb 24, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

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”

by Robin J. Miller | Feb 21, 2025 | Featured, Reviews

Pacific Opera Victoria | The Little Prince | Opera Canada

_{OPERA PLACES} Sophie Naubert takes us to Lübeck

by Máiri Demings | Feb 20, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

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

by Máiri Demings | Feb 17, 2025 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

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.