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Canadian Opera Company
Librettist Royce Vavrek appointed as Against the Grain’s new Artistic Director
Against the Grain Theatre (AtG), one of Canada’s leading innovators in opera and vocal works, is excited to announce that Canadian librettist Royce Vavrek has been appointed as the company’s new Artistic Director.
Artist of the Week 22 Qs for Stephen Hegedus
The Artist of the Week is bass-baritone Stephen Hegedus, who will be singing Publio in Mozart’s La clemenza di Tito with Pacific Opera Victoria from October 16th to 22nd.
This week, Stephen shares his top camping spots, biggest inspirations and favourite roles.
Manitoba Underground Opera
The Tales of Hoffmann “Weird, ridiculous, slightly stupid but fabulous production”
Manitoba Underground Opera | The Tales of Hoffmann | Opera Canada
Southern Ontario Lyric Opera
La bohème “Performances by new artists about to lift off”
Southern Ontario Lyric Opera | La bohème | Opera Canada
Metropolitan Opera
Grounded “The Met has a new star”
Metropolitan Opera | Grounded | Opera Canada
Canadian Opera Company
Nabucco “A Truly Auspicious Season Opener”
Canadian Opera Company | Nabucco | Opera Canada
National Sawdust
Silent Light “Each shift in Prestini’s score was arresting”
National Sawdust | Silent Light | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 21 Qs for Megan Latham
The Artist of the Week is mezzo-soprano Megan Latham, who will be returning to the Canadian Opera Company to sing Marthe in Faust from October 11th to November 2nd.
This week, we sat down with Megan to chat about how her family inspired her to sing, what she loves about her career and how she prepares for new roles.
OPERA PLACES Elisabeth Boudreault takes us to Lausanne, Switzerland
Canadian soprano Elisabeth Boudreault takes us to Lausanne, Switzerland where she is singing Jemmy in Opéra de Lausanne’s season opener Guillaume Tell.
While in Switzerland, Elisabeth shares her outdoor adventures, where to get the best ramen and what her and her furry companion look for in an apartment. Read on to find out more.
Opéra de Montréal
The Barber of Seville “Leaned into the opera’s Bugs Bunny energy with great success”
Opéra de Montréal | The Barber of Seville | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 17 Qs for Simon Rivard
The Artist of the Week is Canadian conductor Simon Rivard, who will be conducting Giovanni Battisti Pergolesi’s La Serva Padrona and Gian Carlo Menotti’s The Medium with Opéra de Montréal, on October 8th. This double bill performance features the singers of the Atelier Lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal.
This week, Simon chats about his inspirations and mentors, the pros and cons of opera life and his favourite place to be (besides the podium). Read on to find out more.