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Artist of the Week 22 Qs for Xin Wang
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Xin Wang. She will be the soloist in Tapestry Opera’s new staging of Ana Sokolović’s Love Songs from March 26th to 29th. This week, Xin chats with us about making music with her family, her childhood dream job and what she can’t live without. Read on to find out more.
Opera QLa Maupin“Some true, some plausible and some most unlikely”
La Maupin | Opera Q | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Frédéric Antoun
The Artist of the Week is Canadian tenor Frédéric Antoun. He will be the tenor soloist in Haydn’s Creation with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra on March 20th. This week, Frédéric chats with us about his favourite operas, singers he admires and his first voice lesson. Read on to find out more.
Southern Ontario Lyric OperaAida“The community-based opera company that could”
Aida | Southern Ontario Lyric Opera | Opera Canada
OPERA PLACES Francesco Milioto takes us to Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Italian-Canadian conductor Francesco Milioto takes us to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he is conducting The Tales of Hoffmann at The Florentine Opera on March 13th and 15th. While in Milwaukee, Francesco chats with us about the opera house, the relaxed feel of the city and his favourite gallery. Read on to find out more.
Canadian Children’s Opera CompanyAlice in Wonderland“A beautifully surreal Wonderland”
Alice in Wonderland | Canadian Children’s Opera Company | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 19 Qs for Camille Rogers
The Artist of the Week is Canadian mezzo-soprano Camille Rogers. They are the librettist, producer and star of OperaQ’s La Maupin: A Musical Film. The film tells the not-so-tall tale of real-life queer opera singer and swashbuckler Julie d’Aubigny Maupin and will premiere will in Toronto on March 14th. It will also be available to stream online from March 14th to April 14th. This week, Camille chats with us about their upcoming film, how operatic characters lead to self-discovery and what inspired them to sing. Read on to find out more.
Opera YorkLucia di Lammermoor“Some great voices were highlighted”
Lucia di Lammermoor | Opera York | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Teri Dunn
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.
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