Artist of the Week 22 Qs for Scott Rumble
Canadian tenor Scott Rumble is in Vancouver making his role debut singing Steuermann in Vancouver Opera’s new production of The Flying Dutchman, which opened April 29 and has two performances left on May 4 and 7. In this Artist of the Week, he reflects on what inspired him to sing, favourite operatic inspirations and more.
Vancouver Opera Announces 2023-24 Season
Vancouver Opera has unveiled its 2023–2024 season, headlined by much-loved and reimagined classics, and casting that features some welcome returns and company debuts.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Andrew Haji
Canadian tenor Andrew Haji is in Calgary performing the role of Macduff in Calgary Opera's new...
OPERA PLACES Soprano Sarah Dufresne takes us to London
Canadian soprano Sarah Dufresne, who joined Royal Opera House's prestigious Jette Parker Artists...
Artist of the Week 27 Qs for Jean-Philippe Lazure
Canadian tenor Jean-Philippe Lazure is in Winnipeg this week preparing to sing Ferrando in Manitoba Opera’s reimagined “Canuck-rendition” of Mozart’s Così fan tutte. We caught up with Lazure to reflect on the beginning of his operatic career, what it means to be brave with music & more.
Artist of the Week 21 Qs for Hongni Wu
Our Artist of the Week is Chinese mezzo-soprano Hongni Wu. This week, she’s in Victoria, BC preparing to make her Canadian debut as Dorabella in Pacific Opera Victoria‘s Così fan tutte. She sits down with us to reflect on her career as an opera singer — favourite opera houses, how she prepares to get into character and more.
OPERA PLACES Baritone Iain MacNeil takes us to Frankfurt
Canadian baritone Iain MacNeil gives us a tour of scenic Frankfurt, sharing his favourite go-to spots and activities, from a “crispy honky tonk” bar in the heart of Alt-Sachsenhausen to harvesting wild Bärlauch.
Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Colin Ainsworth
Our Artist of the Week is internationally acclaimed Canadian tenor Colin Ainsworth. He is in Toronto this week, opening Opera Atelier‘s long-awaited production of Handel’s The Resurrection singing the role of Saint John. We caught up with him to reflect on his career in opera, roles that had the greatest impact on him, dad jokes and more.
Winter 2022/23 Print Issue The New Patronage
When we look at the future of the performing arts, we need to delve deeper into what inspires private donations from patrons.
Artist of the Week 34 Qs for Rihab Chaieb
Rising star Tunisian-Canadian mezzo-soprano Rihab Chaieb is our Artist of the Week. Her 2022/23 season is a busy one, filled with anticipated returns and debuts. This week, she is in Geneva opening the world premiere of Christian Jost’s Journey of Hope/ Voyage vers l’espoir at Grand Théâtre de Genève singing La mère Meryem (running until April 4).
