The Artist of the Week Soprano Teiya Kasahara 笠原貞野. They will be performing the role of O in re:Naissance’s Eurydice Fragments (which they co-created with Luke Hathaway) at IndieFest 2024 from November 15th-17th.
This week, Teiya chats with us about getting into character, classical music listening recommendations and their childhood dream job. Read on to find out more.
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Opera York
The Elixir of Love “Feeling of pride and community involvement”
Opera York | The Elixir of Love | Opera Canada
Manitoba Opera
The Elixir of Love “An evening of high-spirited fun”
Manitoba Opera | The Elixir of Love | Opera Canada
Calgary Opera
Don Giovanni “Austere set and vocally satisfying performances”
Calgary Opera | Don Giovanni | Opera Canada
Vancouver Cantonese Opera
The Prop Master’s Dream “Heart and community spirit”
Vancouver Cantonese Opera | The Prop Master’s Dream | Opera Canada
Toronto Operetta Theatre
The Student Prince “A handsome prince miraculously stepped in to save the day”
Toronto Operetta Theatre | The Student Prince | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 15 Qs for Rebecca Cuddy
The Artist of the Week is Canadian and Métis mezzo-soprano Rebecca Cuddy. She will be performing Ian Cusson’s Songs From the House of Death with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra as part of their concert, Feher Conducts Brahms, on November 9th.
This week, Rebecca chats with us about her very first trip to the opera, how she copes with the stress of auditions and what being brave means to her. Read on to find out more.
Vancouver Opera
Die Fledermaus “A joyful, rollicking opening for the company’s 65th anniversary season”
Vancouver Opera | Die Fledermaus | Opera Canada
Canadian Opera Company
Centre Stage 2024 “I look forward to hearing each of them in the future”
Canadian Opera Company | Centre Stage 2024 | Opera Canada
OPERA PLACES Brenna Corner takes us to Washington, D.C.
Canadian stage director Brenna Corner takes us to Washington, D.C. where she is directing a brand-new production of Verdi’s MacBeth at the Washington National Opera.
While in Washington, Brenna shares the museums and parks she has visited, where to get the best post-rehearsal meal and her favourite neighbourhood to explore. Read on to find out more.