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.
OPERA PLACES Jessica Muirhead takes us to Copenhagen
British-Canadian soprano Jessica Muirhead takes us to Copenhagen, where she is singing the role of Eva in Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg from March 16th to April 27th. While in Copenhagen, Jessica shares the beauty of the opera house (or Operaen), must visit museums and the best place to grab a pastry before heading to the opera. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 23 Qs for Suzanne Taffot
The Artist of the Week is Canadian-Cameroonian soprano Suzanne Taffot. She will be singing the role of Mimì in Puccini’s La bohème with Manitoba Opera on April 5th, 9th and 11th. This week, Suzanne chats with us about the artists who inspire her, how important mental preparation is to performing and the roles she wants to sing in the future. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Maria Fuller
The Artist of the Week is Canadian conductor Maria Fuller. She is currently assistant conducting Puccini’s Manon Lescaut at Narodní Divadlo in Prague. This week, Maria shares her favourite places to make music, that the show must go on even when the lights go out and a sneak peek at her latest compositions and arrangements. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 17 Qs for Danika Lorèn
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano and composer Danika Lorèn. She will be featured in Soundstreams’ upcoming concert with and without you, curated by winner of the 2024/25 Soundstreams New Voices Curator Mentorship Program Brad Cherwin, on March 22nd. This week, Danika shares a bit about their musical upbringing is Saskatchewan, their top coffee picks in Toronto and what they want to be singing right now. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 19 Qs for Lucas van Lierop
The Artist of the Week is Canadian tenor Lucas van Lierop. Lucas is singing the role of Pong in Turandot at Theater Basel from March 2nd to June 1st. This week, Lucas chats with us about his musical family, his favourite singers from the past and present and what success looks like to him. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Tessa Fackelmann takes us to Sarasota
Canadian mezzo-soprano Tessa Fackelmann takes us to Sarasota, where she is singing the role of Cherubino in Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro from March 8th to 28th. While in Sarasota, Tessa chats with us about best rides at Disney, where to get the “sexiest” coffee and how to find alligators and alligator jerky. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 17 Qs for Holly Chaplin
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Holly Chaplin. She will be singing the title role of Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor with Southern Ontario Lyric Opera on March 8th. This week, Holly shares her musical inspirations, top travel destinations and how to handle awkward audience moments. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 14 Qs for Guillermo Silva-Marin
The Artist of the Week is Puerto Rican-born stage director Guillermo Silva-Marin. Guillermo is the General Director of Toronto Operetta Theatre and is directing the final production of their 40th anniversary season, Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Gondoliers from February 28th to March 2nd. This week, Guillermo shares the music of his childhood, the singer he most admires and how being only 5’6” tall proved to be an advantage in his career. Read on to find out more.
