In a press release on Sept. 2nd, opera.ca announced the launch of a new Emerging Artist Fellowship, the first initiative of their Leadership, Innovation, Networking, Knowledge (LINK) Emerging Artist Programs. The initiative by opera.ca, created by emerging artists for...
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Melody Courage–What’s next?
As Canada’s artists ready themselves for far-reaching cancellations in the 2020-21 opera season, Opera Canada is checking in. What is the ripple effect of an opera-free season? How many Canadians will call themselves professional artists in a year’s time? How bad has...
Columbia Artists Management Inc. shuts doors after 90 years on Aug. 31st
Columbia Artists Management Inc., a leading agency representing classical musicians, announced its closure with little notice in a statement on Aug. 29th. After “having endured a prolonged pandemic environment,” CAMI will close effective August 31, 2020. CAMI was...
Lucia Cesaroni–What’s next?
As Canada’s artists ready themselves for far-reaching cancellations in the 2020-21 opera season, Opera Canada is checking in. What is the ripple effect of an opera-free season? How many Canadians will call themselves professional artists in a year’s time? How bad has...
COC General Director Alexander Neef starts as head of Paris Opera in September
In an Aug. 26th news release, the Canadian Opera Company announced that General Director Alexander Neef will begin his new role as head of Opéra national de Paris in September 2020, while maintaining his role at the COC. It was announced earlier this summer that...
Rachel Andrist appointed Principal Coach of OdeM’s Atelier lyrique
Opéra de Montréal announced the appointment of Saskatchewan-born pianist Rachel Andrist as Principal Coach of Opéra de Montréal's Atelier lyrique young artist training program, in a news release on August 21st. Andrist will succeed Québécoise Marie-Ève Scarfone, who...
James McLennan–What’s next?
As Canada's artists ready themselves for far-reaching cancellations in the 2020-21 opera season, Opera Canada is checking in. What is the ripple effect of an opera-free season? How many Canadians will call themselves professional artists in a year's time? How bad has...
Simona Genga–What’s next?
As Canada’s artists ready themselves for far-reaching cancellations in the 2020-21 opera season, Opera Canada is checking in. What is the ripple effect of an opera-free season? How many Canadians will call themselves professional artists in a year’s time? How bad has...
Marion Newman–What’s next?
As Canada's artists ready themselves for far-reaching cancellations in the 2020-21 opera season, Opera Canada is checking in. What is the ripple effect of an opera-free season? How many Canadians will call themselves professional artists in a year's time? How bad has...
PEI native Carrie-Ann Matheson appointed new Artistic Director of SFOC
In a press release on August 17th, San Francisco Opera Company announced the appointment of PEI native Carrie-Ann Matheson as Artistic Director of the San Francisco Opera Center (SFOC). The internationally-renowned Canadian pianist and vocal coach will succeed Sheri...
Black Opera Live: Canada–with Measha Brueggergosman & Othalie Graham
On Friday, August 28th, Black Opera Productions will be presenting ‘Black Opera Live: Canada.’ At 7p.m. EST, the 90-minute Facebook Live broadcast will be hosted by baritone Kenneth Overton, featuring beloved Canadian sopranos Measha Brueggergosman, Othalie Graham and...
Jean-Philippe Lazure–What’s next?
As Canada's artists ready themselves for far-reaching cancellations in the 2020-21 opera season, Opera Canada is checking in. What is the ripple effect of an opera-free season? How many Canadians will call themselves professional artists in a year's time? How bad has...












