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Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Laura Nielsen

Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Laura Nielsen

by | Mar 20, 2024 | , ,

The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Laura Nielsen. Currently working overseas, Laura is performing the role of Freia in Theater Erfurt’s upcoming production of Das Rheingold, running March 23 to May 29. In between rehearsals, Laura shared with us the biggest risk she’s ever taken with a role, which currently performing artists she admires, and what opera role she would love to be performing right now. Read on to find out more.

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Artist of the Week 26 Qs for Rosemary Thomson

Artist of the Week 26 Qs for Rosemary Thomson

by | Mar 14, 2024 | , ,

The Artist of the Week is Canadian conductor and  Opera Kelowna Music Director, Rosemary Thomson. Rose is currently preparing for Opera Kelowna’s upcoming production Wreckonciliation, co-created by Indigenous Artists Marion Newman, Melody Courage & Yvette Nolan, running March 14-16. This week we sat down with Rose to talk about who inspires her, what her first opera experience was like, and the best advice she ever received from one of her mentors, Boris Brott. Read on to find out more.

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Artist of the Week 19 Qs for Stephanie Tritchew

Artist of the Week 19 Qs for Stephanie Tritchew

by | Mar 6, 2024 | , ,

Our Artist of the Week is Canadian mezzo-soprano Stephanie Tritchew. In partnership with collaborative pianist Holly Kroeker, Stephanie is performing a series of recitals entitled The Longing Project, which features pieces by Cecilia Livingston, Sarah Kirkland Snider, and world premieres of pieces by Danika Lorèn. This week we sat down to talk with this grounded artist to talk about what she is currently reading, how she copes with the rejection that comes with being a singer, and how she describes what success means to her. Read on to find out more.

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OPERA PLACES Tim Albery takes us to London, England

OPERA PLACES Tim Albery takes us to London, England

by | Mar 5, 2024 | , ,

British-Canadian director Tim Albery is coming to us from London, England where he is directing the Royal Opera House’s upcoming production of Der fliegende Holländer, running Feb 29 – March 16. From across the pond, Tim shares with us what it is like to work in one of the world’s most beautiful theaters,  where to find some peace and quiet amongst the tourist crowds of London, and what galleries/museums are on his must visit list.

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Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Matthew Dalen

Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Matthew Dalen

by | Feb 27, 2024 | , ,

This week’s Artist of the Week is Canadian tenor Matthew Dalen. To celebrate the legendary voice of La Divina, Matthew is joining Orchestre symphonique de Laval in their upcoming concert Tribute to La Callas, running for one night only on Feb 28. We sat down with Matthew to talk this week and he was kind enough to share what people don’t know about the life of an opera singer, how he views success, and new position as Artistic Director of the Peace Region Music Series. 

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OPERA PLACES Owen McCausland takes us to Adelaide, Australia

OPERA PLACES Owen McCausland takes us to Adelaide, Australia

by | Feb 26, 2024 | , ,

Canadian tenor Owen McCausland is coming to us from Adelaide, Australia where he is performing the role of the Fisherman in Adelaide Festival’s production of Stravinsky’s The Nightingale and Other Fables running March 1 -6. From all the way across the globe we were able to grab a few minutes with Owen to chat about his experience in the big Down Under; including the best place to grab some fresh sushi, where to meet some kangaroos, and how to explore the Adelaide Fringe Festival. Read on to find out more.

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