Glenn Gould School | The Telephone and Baby Kintyre | Opera Canada
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Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Colin Ainsworth
The Artist of the Week is Canadian tenor Colin Aisnworth. He will be singing the title role of Richard I in Grétry’s Richard Cœur-de-Lion with Voicebox: Opera in Concert on November 15th. This week, Colin chats with us about how he approaches new projects, the music he’s currently listening to and the one thing he can’t live without. Read on to find out more.
Opera York Così fan tutte “Lively yet straightforward”
Opera York | Così fan tutte | Opera Canada
OPERA PLACES Olivier Bergeron takes us to Spain and France
French-Canadian baritone Olivier Bergeron takes us to Spain and France while he is on tour with Les Arts florissant performing a double-bill of Charpentier’s Les Arts florissant and La Descente d’Orphée aux enfers. While on a brief break from tour in Paris, Olivier shares the best place for a dinner and swim in Spain, his favourite museums and how to adapt to multiple different venues. Read on to find out more.
Calgary OperaMadama Butterfly“Remarkably sensitive production”
Calgary Opera | Madama Butterfly | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 14 Qs for Phillip Addis
The Artist of the Week is Canadian baritone Phillip Addis. He will be singing the role of Sharpless in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly with Calgary Opera from November 1st-7th. This week, Phillip chats with us about his favourite city to sing in, the best investment a singer can make and the artist who inspires him the most. Read on to find out more.
Canadian Opera CompanyCentre Stage Competition“Nothing quite like attending a good old singing contest”
Canadian Opera Company | Centre Stage Competition | Opera Canada
Opéra de QuébecLa Cenerentola“Strong impression in the dizzying and formidable ensembles”
Opéra de Québec | La Cenerentola | Opera Canada
Toronto Operetta TheatreThe Mikado RevisitedUpdated version attracts new viewers
Toronto Operetta Theatre | The Mikado Revisited | Opera Canada
Vancouver OperaRigoletto“Hyper relevant moment”
Vancouver Opera | Rigoletto | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 14 Qs for Glynis Leyshon
The Artist of the Week is Canadian director Glynis Leyshon. She will be directing her new production of Verdi’s Rigoletto at Vancouver Opera from October 25th to November 2nd. This week, Glynis chats with us about her favourite Canadian singers, her movie recommendations and the first opera she ever saw…and directed! Read on to find out more.
Pacific Opera Victoria The Turn of the Screw“A musical triumph”
Pacific Opera Victoria | The Turn of the Screw | Opera Canada