The Artist of the Week is French-Canadian soprano Florie Valiquette. She will singing Pamina in a French translation of Mozart’s The Magic Flute at Opéra Royal de Versailles.
This week, Florie tells us all about the artists who have inspired her, the small things in life that make her the happiest and introduces us to her best furry friend. Read on to find out more.
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Nicole Leung. She is currently an Emerging Artist with Opera on the Avalon for the 2024/2025 season. This hybrid program focuses on delivering professional development, 9 months of financial support, and the environment that allows singers to be the best artist they can be. This week, Nicole shares her favourite role, her guilty pleasure and her musical inspirations. Read on to find out more.
Opéra-Comique | Les Fêtes d’Hébé | Opera Canada
OperaWire has named Canadian tenor Matthew Cairns as one of their Top Ten Rising Stars for 2024, the only Canadian to make the list.
The Artist of the Week is Sri Lankan-born tenor Asitha Tennekoon. He will be the tenor soloist in Symphony Nova Scotia’s Messiah on December 20th and 21st.
This week, Asitha reveals his biggest fears, favourite things about singing with an orchestra and what he’s reading right now. Read on to find out more.
Metropolitan Opera | Die Frau ohne Schatten | Opera Canada
Canadian soprano Sarah Defresne takes us to London, where she is singing Yvette/Giorgette in two concert performances of Puccini’s La rondine with the London Symphony Orchestra on December 10th and 12th. While in London, Sarah shares her favourite markets, the best place to get coffee AND flowers and her ideal accommodations. Read on to find out more.
DVD Review – Palazzetto Bru Zane BZ 3001 | Carmen | Opera Canada
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Caitlin Wood. She will be the soprano soloist in Vancouver Bach Choir’s Messiah on December 14th.
This week, Caitlin chats with us about the artists who inspire her, the role she wants to sing next and what happiness is to her. Read on to find out more.
Canadian soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan, fresh off recital appearances in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Victoria, has just been named 2025 Artist of the Year by Musical America. Read More.
