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OPERA PLACES Scott Rumble takes us to Daegu, South Korea
Canadian tenor Scott Rumble takes us to Daegu, South Korea, where he is singing the role of Calaf in Turandot at the Daegu International Opera Festival from October 9th to 10th. While in Daegu, Scott chats with us about his favourite parks, a must see for history buffs and experiencing a new holiday. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 14 Qs for James Rolfe
The Artist of the Week is Canadian composer James Rolfe. His compositions are featured on Pursue Peace, the debut album of Jewish Music at York, which is available now. This week, James chats with us about his approach for composing for the voice, the best thing about working with singers and one of this favourite hobbies, baking. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 18 Qs for Martina Myskohlid
The Artist of the Week is Canadian mezzo-soprano Martina Myskohlid. She will be singing the role of Dorabella in the Canadian Opera Company’s production of Così fan tutte from October 3rd to 18th. This week, Martina chats with us about career risks, her best pal Lucy and how to make an entire rehearsal room groan. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 18 Qs for Richard Margison
The Artist of the Week is Canadian Tenor Richard Margison. He will be singing the role of Altoum in Opéra de Montréal’s production of Turandot from September 26th to October 4th. This week, Richard chats with us about the importance of patience, his dream film role and his favourite composers. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Teiya Kasahara 笠原 貞野 takes us to Helsinki, Finland
Opera artist and theatre creator Teiya Kasahara 笠原貞野 takes us to Helsinki, Finland, where they are premiering two collaboratively created works with Ensemble Nylandia and re:Naissance Opera at Censored opera festival. While in Helsinki, Teiya chats with us about the beauty of the city, sauna culture and a delicious but unexpected pizza topping Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 26 Qs for Johannes Debus
The Artist of the Week is conductor Johannes Debus. He will conducting the COC Orchestra and Chorus, alongside members and graduates of the Ensemble Studio, at the Canadian Opera Company’s A Concert Celebration: 20 Years at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts on September 17th. This week, Johannes chats with us about his love for the Four Seasons Centre, his favourite on-screen conducting moment and when he knew he wanted to be a conductor. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 19 Qs for Matthew Li
The Artist of the Week is Canadian bass Matthew Li. He will be a soloist in Ensemble Caprice’s concert presentation of The Magic Flute on September 10th. This week, Matthew shares his musical inspirations, the roles he wants to sing in the future and the kitchen tool he can’t live without. Read on to find out more.
Canadian director and performer Rob Herriot passes away at 60
The board and staff of Opera Canada are saddened to hear of the passing of Rob Herriot on July 3rd at 60 years old. Rob was well known across North America for his work in both opera and musical theatre.
Artist of the Week 18 Qs for Aemilia Moser
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Aemilia Moser. She will be singing the role of Minerva in Toronto City Opera’s production of Orpheus in the Underworld on June 27th and 28th. This week, Aemilia chats with us about the musicians who inspire her, the best parts of being an opera singer and what she would cater for a dinner party. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Joshua Hopkins takes us to San Francisco, California
Canadian baritone Joshua Hopkins takes us to San Francisco, California, where he is singing the role of Figaro in Rossini’s The Barber of Seville at San Francisco Opera until June 20th. While in San Francisco, Joshua shares his favourite bars and restaurants, the most peaceful park and where to find the best chocolate almond croissant. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 17 Qs for Sandra Horst
The Artist of the Week is Canadian conductor Sandra Horst. She will be conducting the Canadian premiere of Rene Orth and Hannah Moscovitch’s 10 Days in a Madhouse, co-presented by Tapestry Opera, the Canadian Opera Company and Luminato Festival, from June 16th to 21st. This week, Sandra chats with us about how she fell in love with opera, her first singing lessons and her dream jobs on and off stage. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Karoline Podolak takes us to Warsaw, Poland
Polish-Canadian soprano Karoline Podolak takes us to Warsaw, Poland, where she is the soprano soloist in Mozart’s Requiem at Warsaw Chamber Opera on June 12th. While in Warsaw, Karoline shares a bit of Poland’s history, her favourite Polish treats and where to catch an open-air Chopin concert. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 19 Qs for Cecilia Livingston
The Artist of the Week is Canadian Composer Cecilia Livingston. Her opera Parḗlios will be premiered by Opera 5 at the Toronto Opera Festival from June 12th to 14th. This week, Cecilia chats with us about her favourite Canadian wine, the importance in investing in new works and her life long love of Bluebeard’s Castle. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 16 Qs for Jeremy Scinocca
The Artist of the Week is Canadian tenor Jeremy Scinocca. He will be singing the role of Rinuccio in Opera 5’s Gianni Schicchi; one half of their double-bill with Suor Angelica. This week, Jeremy chats with us about how he approaches new projects, the best advice he has received and how playing team sports as a child prepped him for an operatic career. Read on to find out more.