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Opinion: How soon before the opera apathy sets in?
This time last year, I was supposed to be in Frankfurt. It was my birthday, and also closing night of Barrie Kosky’s new production of Salome, starring my friend the excellent Canadian soprano, Ambur Braid. As an incredible birthday present, my husband had gotten me...
UofT Opera presents Opera in Miniature
Following their groundbreaking production of their made-for-the-internet opera, Escape Room, University of Toronto Opera is set to present a digital series, titled Opera in Miniature: A Festival of One-Act Operas. From April 22-25, 2021, Opera in Miniature features...
The Resurrection: Opera Atelier’s ‘making-of’ documentary
After plenty of pandemic-inspired anticipation, Opera Atelier is set to unveil their latest production, Handel's oratorio, The Resurrection. Originally slated for April 2020, The Resurrection has pivoted to a digital stream, recorded from Toronto's Koerner Hall and...
Emily D’Angelo in recital with Vocal Arts DC
Fast-rising Canadian mezzo-soprano Emily D'Angelo is coming to the small screen, in a digital recital with pianist Sophia Muñoz, presented by Vocal Arts DC. From April 9-18, 2021, you can stream the recital, recorded in December 2020 at Berlin's B-Sharp Studios. The...
Nicolas Ellis wins 2021-2022 Mécénat Musica Prix Goyer
Mécénat Musica announced Canadian conductor Nicolas Ellis as their 2021-2022 recipient of the $125,000 Mécénat Musica Prix Goyer. Known as the biggest prize in Canada for collaborative emerging artists in classical music, Ellis is allocating $50,000 of his award to...
Dear composer…dear singer: Alexandra Smither & Monica Pearce
In the latest instalment of our advice series, "Dear composer...dear singer", we pair the wise words of Canadian soprano Alexandra Smither, with some enlightenment from Canadian composer Monica Pearce: What do you wish composers better understood about the voice?...
“Threepenny Submarine”: a new webseries out of Opera 5
Canadian indie opera company Opera 5 has partnered with Gazelle Automations on a new operatic webseries for young audiences, titled Threepenny Submarine. The first episode kicks off on April 7, 12pm ET on Opera 5's Facebook and YouTube. Threepenny Submarine tells the...
Spring Break Special: COC lets young people explore opera careers
The Canadian Opera Company (COC) is opening their virtual doors to a five-day event called Spring Break at the COC: Exploring New Opera. Designed for audiences between the ages of 12 and 18, the interactive digital video series gives attendees a behind-the-scenes look...
Operatic Easter eggs: 5 new Canadian streams to catch this weekend
Canadian opera fans, we're looking at a lovely long weekend ahead! It's a good time to take stock of the latest offerings in online streaming - like these three little Canadian operatic Easter eggs: Dialogues des Carmélites, Opera Laurier Starting March 31, 7:30pm ET,...
Caitlin Wood: “Sing, even on the hard days.”
This is the continuation of a new series of Q&As with the artists of Canada's opera scene. After our "Quarantine Questions" from the spring/summer of 2020, we're checking in once again with these artists as they share new perspectives on mid-pandemic opera. Next...
Dear singer (and dear composer): advice from James Rolfe
In our latest instalment of our advice series, "Dear composer...dear singer", we're focusing on the words of Canadian composer James Rolfe. What kind of singer does a composer love to work with? How can singers offer feedback? Should composers sing? Rolfe has the...
Aria Umezawa: “I think I checked most of the pandemic activity boxes.”
This is the continuation of a new series of Q&As with the artists of Canada's opera scene. After our "Quarantine Questions" from the spring/summer of 2020, we're checking in once again with these artists as they share new perspectives on mid-pandemic opera. Next...