The Artist of the Week is Canadian conductor Teri Dunn. She will be will be conducting the Canadian Children Opera Company’s production of Errol Gay and Michael Patrick Albano’s Alice in Wonderland from March 5th to 8th. This week, Teri shares what it means to be brave with music, the best parts of discovering opera with young musicians and the CCOC joke of the day. Read on to find out more.
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OPERA PLACES Aviva Fortunata takes us to Sarasota, Florida
Canadian-Italian soprano Aviva Fortunata takes us to Sarasota, Florida, where she is singing the role of Leonora in Il Trovatore at Sarasota Opera from March 7th to 29th. While in Sarasota, Aviva chats with us about the road trip to Florida, the Great Savoury Snack Index™️ and how she unwinds after a day of singing Verdi. Read on to find out more.
Canadian Opera Company Ensemble StudioThe Barber of Seville“An opportunity for them to experience something new”
The Barber of Seville | Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 16 Qs for Lizzy Hoyt
The Artist of the Week is Canadian mezzo-soprano Lizzy Hoyt. She will be singing the role of Dejanira in Handel’s Hercules at the University of Alberta on February 28th. This week, Lizzy chats with us about her love of Handel, how she approaches her career now versus in the beginning and the diverse array of books she is currently reading. Read on to find out more.
Pacific Opera VictoriaTosca“Performed with commitment, passion and style”
Don Giovanni | Centre for Opera Studies & Appreciation | Opera Canada
VOICEBOX: Opera in ConcertLa somnambula“A pair of excellent young singers “
La sonnambula | VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 19 Qs for Brett Polegato
The Artist of the Week is Italian-Canadian baritone Brett Polegato. He will be singing the role of Scarpia in Tosca at Pacific Opera Victoria from February 18th to 24th. This week, Brett chats with us about upcoming performances, why he doesn’t read reviews and an unexpected on stage kiss. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Korin Thomas-Smith takes us to Dallas, Texas
Canadian baritone Korin Thomas-Smith takes us to Dallas, Texas, where he is singing the role of The Businessman in The Little Prince at The Dallas Opera from February 6th to 4th. While in Dallas, Korin chats with us about Texas BBQ, tips for finding accommodation and surviving the ice storm. Read on to find out more.
Centre for Opera Studies & AppreciationDon Giovanni“The pairing of voices and ensemble work was exquisite”
Don Giovanni | Centre for Opera Studies & Appreciation | Opera Canada
Vancouver OperaCosì fan tutte“Less like a relic and more like a live wire”
Così fan tutte | Vancouver Opera | Opera Canada
Canadian Opera CompanyThe Barber of Seville“Just the vehicle to banish the winter blues”
The Barber of Seville | Canadian Opera Company | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 22 Qs for Clarence Frazer
The Artist of the Week is Canadian-Korean baritone Clarence Frazer. He will be singing the role of Guglielmo in Mozart’s Così fan tutte at Vancouver Opera from February 7th to 15th. This week, Clarence chats with us about the hobby that keeps him grounded, his favourite city and the singers he loves to golf with. Read on to find out more.












