Artist of the Week 16 Qs for Ariane Cossette
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Ariane Cossette. She is one of four Canadian competitors in the Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM). The CMIM is an internationally renowned competition presenting the best classical musicians of the new generation. Twenty-four singers from around the world will compete from May 25th to June 6th in Montreal. This week, Ariane shares what she is reading, why she loves being an opera artist and her favourite coffee shop. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Laurent Deleuil takes us to Versailles
French-Canadian Baritone Laurent Deleuil takes us to Versailles, where he is singing the role of Un guerrier in Charpentier’s David et Jonathas at the Château of Versailles from May 16th to 18th. While in Versailles, Laurent shares the beautiful gardens and architecture of the city, the best place to grab a healthy lunch and some behind-the-scenes shots. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 21 Qs for Karoline Podolak
The Artist of the Week is Polish-Canadian soprano Karoline Podolak. She is one of four Canadian competitors in the Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM). The CMIM is an internationally renowned competition presenting the best classical musicians of the new generation. Twenty-four singers from around the world will compete from May 25th to June 6th in Montreal. This week, Karoline shares a lucky encounter with one of her favourite musicians, funny performance mishaps and the roles she’d like to sing…if she was a tenor. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Meher Pavri
The Artist of the Week is Parsi-Canadian soprano Meher Pavri. She is playing the Voice of Krishna in Why Not Theatre’s Mahabharata: Part 2. The show is a 2-part adaption of the classical Hindu text and features a 15-minute long operatic adaptation of the Bhagavad Gita performed by Meher. Mahabharata: Part 1 & 2 recently finished runs at the Perth Festival in Australia and Canadian Stage in Toronto. It will be playing at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa from May 13th to 24th. This week, Meher shares what’s she’s reading, how her colleagues inspire her and her favourite mind-calming practices. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Madison Montambault takes us to Valletta, Malta
American-Canadian Soprano Madison Montambault takes us to Valletta, Malta, where she has just completed filming for Opera on the Avalon’s Tapestry Project. This digital project celebrates the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Newfoundland and Labrador by highlighting a diverse array of remarkable women who have shaped the province’s history. Madison is portraying Georgina Stirling, Newfoundland’s first international opera singer and prima donna. While in Valletta, Madison shares the history of the opera house, her favourite restaurant and the unique architecture of Malta. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Luka Kawabata
The Artist of the Week is Nikkei-Canadian baritone Luka Kawabata. He will be singing the roles of Yamadori and the Imperial Commissioner in Vancouver Opera’s Madama Butterfly from April 26th to May 4th. This week, Luka chats with us about his interdisciplinary career, finding balance and happiness and his hopes for the future of opera. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 16 Qs for Sarah Dufresne
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Sarah Dufresne. She will be singing the role of Gilda in Pacific Opera Victoria’s Rigoletto from April 23rd to 29th. This week, Sarah share her go-to coffee spots, the roles she wants to be singing and her favourite composers. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Olivia Smith takes us to Philadelphia
Canadian soprano Olivia Smith takes us to Philadelphia, where she is singing the role of Donna Anna in Mozart’s Don Giovanni with Opera Philadelphia from April 25th to May 4th. While in Philadelphia, Olivia shares the history of the opera house, the best place to grab dinner and her favourite stand at the farmers’ market. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Julie Boulianne
The Artist of the Week is French-Canadian mezzo-soprano Julie Boulianne. She is the mezzo soloist in Mozart’s Requiem with Orchestre symphonique de Montréal from April 16th to 18th. This week, Julie shares how she approaches new roles, the things she can’t live without while on the road and her love of coffee and dogs. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 16 Qs for Dominique Côté
The Artist of the Week is French-Canadian Baritone Dominique Côté. He will be singing the titular role in Mozart’s Don Giovanni with Opéra du Royaume from April 9th to 13th. This week, Dominique shares the best (or worst) place to take nap, his musical inspirations and his desire to sing more Canadian opera. Read on to find out more.
