Matthew Cairns named one of the Top Ten Rising Stars of 2024 by OperaWire
OperaWire has named Canadian tenor Matthew Cairns as one of their Top Ten Rising Stars for 2024, the only Canadian to make the list.
Artist of the Week 17 Qs for Asitha Tennekoon
The Artist of the Week is Sri Lankan-born tenor Asitha Tennekoon. He will be the tenor soloist in Symphony Nova Scotia’s Messiah on December 20th and 21st.
This week, Asitha reveals his biggest fears, favourite things about singing with an orchestra and what he’s reading right now. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Sarah Dufresne takes us to London
Canadian soprano Sarah Defresne takes us to London, where she is singing Yvette/Giorgette in two concert performances of Puccini’s La rondine with the London Symphony Orchestra on December 10th and 12th. While in London, Sarah shares her favourite markets, the best place to get coffee AND flowers and her ideal accommodations. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 17 Qs for Caitlin Wood
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Caitlin Wood. She will be the soprano soloist in Vancouver Bach Choir’s Messiah on December 14th.
This week, Caitlin chats with us about the artists who inspire her, the role she wants to sing next and what happiness is to her. Read on to find out more.
Barbara Hannigan Named 2025 Artist of the Year by Musical America
Canadian soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan, fresh off recital appearances in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Victoria, has just been named 2025 Artist of the Year by Musical America. Read More.
Artist of the Week 21 Qs for Philippe Sly
The Artist of the Week is French-Canadian bass-baritone Philippe Sly. He will be the bass soloist in Tafelmusik’s annual performance of Handel’s Messiah. This week, Philippe shares the performance that inspired him to sing, his favourite city to sing in and an unexpected staging of a Bach classic. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Mikayla Sager takes us to San Jose
Canadian soprano Mikayla Sager takes us to San Jose, where she is singing Mimì in Opera San Jose’s production of La Bohème.
While in San Jose, Mikayla shares the history of the California Theater, where to get the best cocktail and the spookiest spot in the city. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 18 Qs for Catherine Daniel
The Artist of the Week is Canadian mezzo-soprano Catherine Daniel. She will be featured in City Opera Vancouver’s Voices from the African Diaspora alongside pianist Gordon Gerrard on November 28th. This recital shines a spotlight on the profound, and often overlooked, contributions of Black composers to the world of classical music. This week, Catherine shares her favourite composers, her TV guilty pleasure and how one goes from subbing for a junior high gym class to singing Carmen in the span of four hours. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 17 Qs for Jacques Lacombe
The Artist of the Week is Canadian conductor Jacques Lacombe. He will be conducting Ambroise Thomas’ operatic adaptation of Hamlet at Opéra de Montréal from November 16th to 24th. This week, Jacques shares his favourite cities, a Nutcracker mishap and his favourite instrument (after the human voice of course). Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Gordon Bintner takes us to Chicago
Canadian bass-baritone Gordon Bintner takes us to Chicago, where he is singing Count Almaviva in Lyric Opera of Chicago’s production of The Marriage of Figaro.
While in Chicago, Gordon shares the best place to grab brunch, his museum recommendations and his plans to see his first NHL game. How Canadian! Read on to find out more.
