Canadian tenor Wesley Harrison takes us to Cologne, Germany, where he is a member of the International Opera Studio at Oper Köln. He is currently singing the role of Maurizio di Mauro in Elisabeth Naske’s children’s opera Der Wunschpunsch . While in Cologne, Wesley shares where to find the most beautiful gardens, extravagant fireworks and best bar in the city. Read on to find out more.
Grand River Opera | Idomeneo | Opera Canada
The Artist of the Week is Canadian mezzo-soprano Florence Bourget. She will be singing the role of Tisbe in Rossini’s La Cenerentola with Opéra de Québec from October 25th to November 1st. This week, Florence shares her love of yoga, cats and the music of Handel. Read on to find out more.
Opera Atelier | The Magic Flute | Opera Canada
Canadian Opera Company | Orfeo ed Euridice | Opera Canada
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Karine White. She will be singing the role of Papagena in Mozart’s The Magic Flute with Opera Atelier from October 15th to 19th. This week, Karine shares who inspired her to sing, her favourite fall film and the best thing about being an opera artist. Read on to find out more.
Canadian bass-baritone Joel Allison takes us to Berlin, Germany, where he has been a member of the ensemble at the Deutsche Oper Berlin since 2020. He is currently performing in two productions, Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte and Glanert’s Die Drei Rätsel . While in Berlin, Joel shares his favourite restaurant, the most peaceful place in the city and the museums that are kid and parent approved. Read on to find out more.
Royal Opera | The Sicilian Vespers | Opera Canada
Southern Ontario Lyric Opera | Tosca | Opera Canada
CD review – Bru Zane BZ 1062 | Psyché | Opera Canada
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Catherine St-Arnaud. She will be making her Canadian Opera Company main stage debut singing the role of Amore in Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice from October 9th to 25th. This week, Catherine chats with us about a full circle career moment, the books she’s reading and her childhood dream of being a super spy. Read on to find out more.
Opernfestspiele Heidenheim | Attila | Opera Canada