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 | Opera Canada
Opera 5 | Come Closer | Opera Canada
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.
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 | Opera Canada
Edmonton Opera | Die Walküre | Opera Canada
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 | Opera Canada
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Jaclyn Grossman. She will be singing the role of Brünnhilde in Wagner’s Die Walküre at Edmonton Opera from June 5th to 13th. This week, Jaclyn shares her mantras, why the Valkyries made her tear up and the importance of community. Read on to find out more.
Canadian bass-baritone Dominic Veilleux takes us to Ireland, where he is singing the role of Bottom in Benjamin Britten’s A Midsummer Nights Dream at the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival from May 27th to June 2nd. While in Ireland, Dominic shares the best attractions to visit in Dublin, the beauty of Lismore Castle and his favourite running trail. Read on to find out more.
Metropolitan Opera | Antony and Cleopatra | Opera Canada