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Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Njo Kong Kie
The Artist of the Week is Toronto-based composer Njo Kong Kie. His new 14-part opera series, The Futures Market, is currently available on YouTube. This week, Kong Kie chats with us about his favourite operatic moments, his current projects and how he went from music director of a dance troupe to an opera composer. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Ernesto Ramirez
The Artist of the Week is Mexican-Canadian tenor Ernesto Ramirez. He will be singing the role of Alfred in Alberta Vocal Arts’s production of Die Fledermaus from January 8th to 10th. This week, Ernesto shares the performance that inspired him to sing, his favourite opera house and pokes fun at his fellow tenors. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 15 Qs for Maeve Palmer
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Maeve Palmer. She will be singing the role of Sylvia Varescu in Toronto Operetta Theatre’s production of Czardas Princess from December 30th to January 4th. This week, Maeve shares when she fell in love with opera, her favourite mind-calming activity and her childhood dream job. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Queen Hezumuryango
The Artist of the Week is Burundian-Canadian mezzo-soprano Queen Hezumuryango. She is currently an emerging artist at Opera on the Avalon. This week, Queen chats with us about freeing the shackles of perfectionism, friends who inspire her and her dream role. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Kady Evanyshyn takes us to Hamburg, Germany
Canadian mezzo-soprano Kady Evanyshyn takes us to Hamburg, Germany, where she is singing the role of Hänsel in Hänsel und Gretel at Staatsoper Hamburg from November 30th to December 25th. While in Hamburg, Kady chats with us about the energy of the opera house, restaurant recommendations and where she goes to unwind. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Sara Schabas
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Sara Schabas. She will be singing the role of Addie Mills in Little Opera Company’s production of The House Without a Christmas Tree by composer Ricky Ian Gordon and librettist Royce Vavrek from December 17th to 19th. This week, Sara chats with us about the artists she admires, her musical family and the day she discovered her love for opera. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 22 Qs for Kwamé Ryan
The Artist of the Week is Trinidadian-Canadian conductor Kwamé Ryan. He will be making his Metropolitan Operadebut conducting Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess from December 2nd to January 24th. This week, Kwamé shares his long history with Porgy and Bess, what success looks like to him and his favourite kitchen gadgets. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Emma Fekete takes us to Paris, France
Canadian soprano Emma Fekete takes us to Paris France, where she is sining the role of Suzanne in Robinson Crusoé at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. While in Paris, Emma shares her favourite market, the beauty of the opera house and the best way to spend an afternoon. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 15 Qs for Isaiah Bell
The Artist of the Week is Canadian-American tenor Isaiah Bell. He will be the tenor soloist in Handel’s Messiah with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra on December 4th and 5th. This week, Isaiah shares his creative process what most impacts his performance and a haiku. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 18 Qs for David Pomeroy
The Artist of the Week is Canadian tenor David Pomeroy. He will be singing the role of Cavaradossi in Puccini’s Tosca with Manitoba Opera on November 22nd, 26th and 28th. This week, David chats with us about his musical upbringing in Newfoundland, his favourite cities to sing in and the artists he admires. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Julia Dawson takes us to China
Canadian soprano Julia Dawson takes us to China, where she is on a recital tour with pianist Justine Eckhaut. While on tour, Julia chats with us about her favourite venue, the welcoming audiences and her favourite meal so far. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Jennifer Tung
The Artist of the Week is Chinese-Canadian conductor Jennifer Tung. She will be conducting Pagliacci at Toronto City Opera on November 19th, 22nd and 23rd. This week, Jennifer chats with us about who inspired her to become a conductor, how to be brave with music and her adorable pups. Read on to find out more.