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Manitoba Opera’s 21/22 season of live performances
Manitoba Opera's 21/22 season announces a return to the stage for the first time since November 2019 for three exciting performances. “Everyone associated with Manitoba Opera - the board of trustees, staff, the artists, crew, and patrons - are so excited at the...
Shop Talk: Wallis Giunta: “I’ve been DYING to fly…”
Readers, if you're like the folks on our Opera Canada team, you have a running list of questions that you'd love to ask your favourite Canadian operatic artists. So, we're asking. In our series of interviews, called Shop Talk, we're checking in with Canada's singers,...
Back on track: Opera Atelier’s 36th season
Wings of Desire is the title for Opera Atelier's 36th season, newly announced for 2021/22. The season gets a preview this summer, with the return of OA's filmed production of Handel's The Resurrection, streaming July 29 to August 21, 2021. Viewers can receive a link...
Shop Talk: Joshua Hopkins: “I heard a distracting commotion…”
Readers, if you're like the folks on our Opera Canada team, you have a running list of questions that you'd love to ask your favourite Canadian operatic artists. So, we're asking. In our series of interviews, called Shop Talk, we're checking in with Canada's singers,...
Lydia Perović asks “Who’s to blame?” as the classical journo beat shrinks
This piece by Lydia Perović was originally published in the Final Word section of our summer 2021 issue. To check out the full issue, or to see our subscription options for exclusive content, click here. I had a lot of time this year to think about what factors...
Lucia Cesaroni’s exclusive interview with Perryn Leech
Italian-Canadian soprano and Opera Canada contributor Lucia Cesaroni sits down for an exclusive interview with Perryn Leech, the Canadian Opera Company's new General Director. In her latest "Voice Leading" column in our Summer 2021 issue, Cesaroni raises questions of...
OperaBreaks: digital opera done differently
Since the beginning of the pandemic, streamed performances or “digital operas” have been a lifeline for opera singers sidelined from their careers. Using technology, social media, and streaming platforms, singers have been able to share their talents with the world...
Artist’s Picks: Julie Boulianne
In our new interview series, Artist's Picks, we're asking our favourite Canadian opera artists: what else are you into? In our call for artist-driven recommendations, Canadian mezzo-soprano Julie Boulianne offers up her current picks for film, television, books, &...
The Cardinal Diaries: The Nest
It's Chapter 2 of Lauren Margison's new series, The Cardinal Diaries: The Nest! If you missed the first installment, look no further than here. Otherwise, continue to follow the fictional adventures of our songbird soprano as she psyches herself up for opening...
Richard Cook appointed Edmonton Opera’s Interim General Director
Following last month's news that Tim Yakimec would step down as General Director, Edmonton Opera has announced Richard Cook as the company's Interim General Director. Cook's appointment will run for a maximum of seven months, during which he will lead company...
Artist’s picks: Tom Diamond
In a new series we're running over here at Opera Canada, we're asking our favourite Canadian opera artists: what else are you into? In our call for artist-driven recommendations, Canadian stage director Tom Diamond offers up his picks for film, television, books,...
Oper Frankfurt: Canadians in 2021/22
Canadians have a strong and steady presence at Oper Frankfurt, so it's no surprise that their freshly announced 2021/22 season includes some of Canada's most exciting talent. Starting September 12, 2021, soprano Ambur Braid makes an exciting role debut, as Bellini's...