Longborough Festival Opera | Il barbière di Siviglia and Pelléas et Mélisande | Opera Canada
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Longborough Festival Opera
OPERA PLACES Simona Genga takes us to Santa Fe
Italian-Canadian mezzo-soprano Simona Genga takes us to Santa Fe, where they are one of the 2025 Apprentice Singers at Santa Fe Opera. This summer, Simona will appear in a number of operatic and concert performances including her Santa Fe debut as Giovanna in Rigoletto, performing as La Frugola in Il tabarro as part of the Apprentice Scenes Concert and covering Rossweise in Die Walküre. While in Santa Fe, Simona shares her restaurant recommendations, favourite cafe and how the locals purge their negativity with the help of “Old Man Gloom.” Read on to find out more.
Nuova Vocal Arts
Silence “Theatrically satisfying addition to new Canadian opera repertoire”
Nuova Vocal Arts | Silence | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 16 Qs for Odéi Bilodeau
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Odéi Bilodeau. She will be singing the role of Frasquita in Bizet’s Carmen at Festival d’opéra de Québec. This week, Odéi shares how her first desk job led to her singing career, memories of a fiery performance and the best advice she’s been given. Read on to find out more.
Toronto City Opera
The Tender Land “Something special”
Toronto City Opera | The Tender Land | Opera Canada
Opera 5
Come Closer “A cornerstone world premiere”
Opera 5 | Come Closer | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Emily Rocha
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Emily Rocha. She will be singing the role of Laurie Moss in Toronto City Opera‘s production of The Tender Land from June 18th to 22nd. This week, Emily shares how Taylor Swift inspired her to take singing lessons, her favourite opera houses and the singing tools she can’t live without. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Josh Lovell takes us to Atlanta
Canadian tenor Josh Lovell takes us to Atlanta, where he is singing the role of Jupiter/Apollo in Handel’s Semele with The Atlanta Opera from June 7th to 15th. While in Atlanta, Josh shares his favourite park for a morning walk with his dog Oscar and where to find the best doughnuts and escape rooms in-between rehearsals. Read on to find out more.
Concours musical international de Montréal
Grand Finals Concert “Valuable to shaping a young career”
Concours musical international de Montréal | Grand Finals Concert | Opera Canada
Edmonton Opera
Die Walküre “Unadulterated, if abridged, Wagner”
Edmonton Opera | Die Walküre | Opera Canada
Artist of the Week 15 Qs for Rachel Krehm
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Rachel Krehm. She will be singing the role of Big Sister in Opera 5’s world premiere of Come Closer from June 13th to 21st. Rachel is also the librettist of Come Closer, which is based on her experience of losing her sister Elizabeth to addiction. This week, Rachel shares her first operatic experience, her favourite dish to cook and why she loves the artistic process. Read on to find out more.
City Opera Vancouver
Sophia’s Forest “Stories that are literally begging still to be heard”
City Opera Vancouver | Sophia’s Forest | Opera Canada