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Artist of the Week 30 Qs for Sava Vemić

Artist of the Week 30 Qs for Sava Vemić

by | Oct 18, 2023 | , ,

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.”

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Artist of the Week 19 Qs for Jennifer Maines

Artist of the Week 19 Qs for Jennifer Maines

by | Oct 11, 2023 | , ,

Canadian soprano Jennifer Maines is in Victoria, BC preparing to add a seventh role to her impressive list of Wagner roles, making her debut as Brünnhilde in Pacific Opera Victoria‘s production of Die Walküre opening this week. We caught up with her this week to reflect on her career in opera, what inspired her to begin singing, the best part of being an opera singer, whether she believes in fate, and more.

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OPERA PLACES Miina-Liisa Värelä takes us to Toronto, ON

OPERA PLACES Miina-Liisa Värelä takes us to Toronto, ON

by | Oct 7, 2023 | , ,

Finnish soprano Miina-Liisa Värelä is in Toronto making her debut as Leonore in Beethoven’s Fidelio at the Canadian Opera Company with COC Music Director Johannes Debus conducting. She takes us with her to explore the Toronto area this week, marvelling at the majestic beauty of Niagara Falls, the fine acoustics of the Four Seasons Centre, tasty coffee from The Rooster and more.

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Artist of the Week 15 Qs for Amina Edris

Artist of the Week 15 Qs for Amina Edris

by | Oct 4, 2023 | , ,

Egyptian soprano Amina Edris is in Toronto, preparing for the first of five role debuts in her 2023/24 season, singing Mimi in the Canadian Opera Company’s production of Puccini’s La Bohème, running Oct 6 to 28. This week, she shares seminal moments in her career journey with us and reflects on the importance of investing in yourself as an artist.

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