Yourcenar—une île de passions
Belgian-born Marguerite Yourcenar is a novelist who left her mark on the French literary world of the 20th century. In the summer of 2022, Yourcenar’s passionate life will be brought to the stage in a new opera co-produced by L’Opéra de Québec, L’Opéra de Montréal and Les Violons du Roy. The creative team includes composer Éric Champagne and director Angela Konrad.
New On The Scene Matthew Cairns
27-year-old Canadian tenor Matthew Cairns is quickly making a name for himself as one of the most...
Editor’s Notebook: Summer Magazine Issue
The business of opera has always fascinated me: the behind-the-scenes discussions and decision making about everything from casting to marketing to ticketing to development initiatives, the occasional drama (endless energy), the costumes, the colours and the royal diadem: the music and voices.
Early Music Vancouver Announces 2022-23 Concert Season
We spot some stellar Canadian talent in Early Music Vancouver’s 53rd season! 15 concerts, acclaimed voices and reimagined classics are set for 2022/23.
Detroit Opera Announces New Singers for Resident Artist Program for 2022-23
After an international search, Detroit Opera has announced five new singers who will train in...
Manitoba Opera Announces Artists for 2022 Digital Emerging Artists Program
Manitoba Opera has announced the four emerging artists that will be participating in the company’s third annual 2022 Digital Emerging Artists Program: Korean-born soprano Olivia Kang, Canadian soprano Ana Toumine, Canadian mezzo-soprano Ellita Gagner, and Canadian tenor Yanik Gosselin.
Viewpoint: Correct Casting
At a time when even core repertoire can be called into question, General Director Guillermo...
U of T Opera celebrates 75 years of operatic training
“In the fall of 1946, an unprecedented and unique form of instruction was introduced into the...
July 2022 Opera Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss
What is summer without opera festivals? July’s calendar is delightfully stacked, and as always, we’ve assembled a cheat sheet on what not to miss – here’s what to catch and where.
OPUS Klassik Announces 2022 Nominees
The OPUS KLASSIK, Germany's prestigious prize for classical music, has announced their 2022...
