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_{OPERA PLACES} Brett Polegato takes us to Dublin, Ireland

by Communications | May 16, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

Canadian-Italian baritone Brett Polegato takes us to Dublin, Ireland where he is in rehearsals for the Irish National Opera’s upcoming production of Verdi’s La Traviata in the role of Germont père, running May 17 -31. Lucky for us, Brett found a few moments in between rehearsals to sit down with us to talk about his experience in Dublin, including what the opera house is like, where his favourite cafes and restaurants are located, and how he has found the luck of the Irish by talking to the local Dubliners. Read on to find out more.

Editor’s Notebook: Spring Magazine Print Issue

by Elizabeth Bowman | May 16, 2024 | Featured, News

In this leadership issue, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of Canadians who are assuming new artistic leadership roles in the world of opera, both at home and abroad.

_{Artist of the Week} 20 Qs for Krisztina Szabó

by Communications | May 14, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

The Artist of the Week is Canadian-Hungarian mezzo soprano Krisztina Szabó. Next month she will be taking on the role of Mrs. Grose in Britten’s Turn of the Screw with Opera 5, running June 12 to15. This week we sat down with Krisztina, she shared what happiness means to her, the funniest thing that has ever happened to her onstage, and what is the best thing about being an opera artist. Read on to find out more.

_{Artist of the Week} 20 Qs for Jessica Latouche

by Communications | May 8, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Jessica Latouche. Currently in rehearsals in the role of Rosalinde for Opéra de Québec’s production of La chauve-souris, May 11-18. In between rehearsals Jessica sat down to talk to us about what inspired her to become a singer, some of her favourite roles, and how she deals with the tough rejection that comes with the music industry. Read on to find out more.

_{Canadian Opera Company
Medea} “an opera that seizes you by the scruff and makes you want to come back for more”

by Jane Forner | May 6, 2024 | Featured, Reviews

Greek myths might bring to mind settings of vast chalky columns bathed in Mediterranean light, but...

_{OPERA PLACES} Marta Herman takes us to Lucerne, Switzerland

by Communications | May 2, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

Canadian mezzo soprano Marta Herman takes us to Lucerne, Switzerland where she is performing the role of Anastasio in Luzerner Theater’s production of Vivaldi’s Il Guistino, running May 2 to June 20. During her downtime, Marta shared with us what it has been like to stay in Luzern, including her favourite place to grab a coffee, the best way to explore the natural beauty in the city, and which museums she has been touring. Read on to find out more.

_{The Little Opera Company
The Walk from the Garden Jonathan Dove} “Taking the road less travelled with this gripping, metaphorical tale for modern times”

by Holly Harris | May 2, 2024 | Featured, Reviews

The Little Opera Company (LOC) took a bold leap of faith as it closed its 2023/24 season with the...

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Carmen} “Box office-breaking opening… the highest-grossing and largest scale production in the company’s 64-year history”

by Hadani Ditmars | May 2, 2024 | Featured, Reviews

Carmen, the opera that Stephen Sondheim once called a non-stop hit parade, boasts a double cast of...

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Don Pasquale} Endless high spirits

by Jane Forner | May 1, 2024 | Featured, Reviews

If you find yourself in search of a good few hours of worry-free merriment, the return of Don...

_{Artist of the Week} 17 Qs for Natalya Gennadi

by Communications | May 1, 2024 | Artist of the Week, Featured, News

The Artist of the Week is Ukrainian-Canadian soprano Natalya Gennadi. She is currently in rehearsals with Soundstreams for their upcoming production, Grandma’s Shawl. This is a piece she curated and is featured in – a musical journey inspired by the tale of Kokum Shawls, telling the story of the lasting bond between Ukrainian women and Indigenous women. Get your tickets for this one night only event on May 4. Lucky for us, Natalya was able to spare a few minutes to share with us who inspires her as a singer, how she shared a tea date with the great Ileana Cotrubas, and what she would do if she won the lottery. Read on to find out more.