Glyndebourne: Carmen “Paulus’ Carmen is at once a powerful psychological drama and a testament to women’s universal struggle for freedom.”
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Royal Opera House
Andrea Chénier “This is opera at its finest””
Royal Opera House: Andrea Chénier
Artist of the Week 34 Qs for Hillary Tufford
The Artist of the Week is Canadian mezzo soprano Hillary Tufford. Currently in Toronto, Hillary is in rehearsals for Toronto City Opera’s upcoming production of Bizet’s Carmen, where she will be performing the titular role, running June 19-23. In between her busy rehearsal schedule, Hillary found time to chat with us about who first inspired her to sing, what roles she would like to be singing in 10 years, and how she values the moments of difficulty in life that allow her to grow and learn. Read on to find out more.
Edmonton Opera
Das Rheingold “It was compellingly forceful and intimidatingly compelling, and by the time he was cursing the gods who robbed him of his glorious future with the ring, this Alberich was perversely in charge, both operatically and narratively. Mazerolle sang his hope and fury splendidly.””
Edmonton —The phrase “Wagner chamber opera” sounds like an oxymoron, but that’s what Edmonton Opera offered its audience to end the company’s diverse 60th-anniversary season. Wagner’s first instalment of his Ring Cycle, Das Rheingold, is the shortest of the cycle’s...
OPERA PLACES Zachary Rioux takes us to Munich, Germany
Canadian tenor Zachary Rioux, takes us to Munich, Germany where he is currently a member of the Opera Studio with Bayerische Staatsoper, and preparing the role of Gastone for their upcoming production of La Traviata, running June 18, 2024-June 22, 2025. Zachary was kind enough to share with us what his experience has been like in his new home of Munich, Germany, including the not to be missed Bevarian Oktoberfest, the best bar to find the local opera singers after a show, and which museums he has visited. Read on to find out more.
Canadian Children’s Opera Company
The Hobbit “As long as imagination and creativity are alive, The Hobbit will continue to entertain and inspire the child in all of us for generations to come.”
From May 31st to June 2nd, The Canadian Children’s Opera Company (CCOC) presented four performances of Dean Burry’s The Hobbit at Harbourfront Centre Theatre in Toronto. Twenty years ago, the former Artistic Director of the CCOC, Ann Cooper-Gay, commissioned this...
Artist of the Week 18 Qs for Neema Bickersteth
The Artist of the Week is Canadian singer/artist/maker Neema Bickersteth, who is currently in Toronto rehearsing for the Canadian Opera Company’s upcoming production of Aportia Chryptych: A Black Opera for Portia White, running June 14-16. This week are fortunate that Neema found a few spare minutes in between rehearsals to talk to us about where she finds inspiration, how she defines success, and how her young daughter gave her the best advice she has ever been given. Read on to find out more.
Opéra de Québec
Die Fledermaus “The result was colorful, entertaining, and full of Quebecois allusions.”
Cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, Johann Strauss' Die Fledermaus was finally performed four times at the Opéra de Québec from May 11 to 18 in an entirely Quebec production, sung and spoken in French in a version inspired by Paul Ferrier's (1904). As the second...
Artist of the Week 38 Qs for Neil Craighead
The Artist of the Week is Canadian bass-baritone Neil Craighead. Currently in Edmonton, Neil is preparing the role of Wotan in Wagner’s Das Rheingold for Edmonton Opera’s upcoming production, running May 28- June 1. This week Neil took a few moments out of rehearsal to chat with us about the ups and downs of being an opera artist, what role he would love to be singing right now, and what big investment was worth the money. Read on to find out more
OPERA PLACES Luka Kawabata takes us to Vancouver, BC
Nikkei-Canadian baritone, Luka Kawabata takes us to Vancouver, BC where he is performing the HAFU ハーフ Project, a live presentation of the digital series of the same name, presented by City Opera Vancouver, running May 25-26. This week we chatted with Luka about all things Vancouver, the best place to grab a coffee, a bite to eat, and the recommendation to never miss the beautiful sunset along the Seawall.
Artist of the Week 17 Qs for Carolyn Sproule
The Artist of the Week is Canadian mezzo soprano Carolyn Sproule. She is currently preparing the role of Kate Pinkerton in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly at the Hyogo Performing Arts Center, running July 12 -21. This week Carolyn sat down with us to share who inspires her to sing, how she views success, and how mediation and yoga has transformed her life and how she approaches her singing. Read on to find out more.
Michael Jones appointed new Editorial Director of Opera Canada Publications
Opera Canada Publications is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Jones as the new Editorial Director of Opera Canada Publications, effective July 1, 2024.