Drag, opera, and how their marriage shatters convention
“My voice teacher was verbally abusing me,” explains Emily Bilton, drag artist and opera alum. "I...
Midori Marsh awarded first prize at COC’s Ensemble Studio Competition
At long last, the Canadian Opera Company's Ensemble Studio Competition has drawn to a close, and...
The Heart’s Obsession sheds light on an obscure corner of Canadian opera history
The Heart’s Obsession: An Intimate Biography of Newfoundland Songstress Georgina Stirling. By...
Benjamin Butterfield, The Rubies 2019—Success in Authenticity
In a profession known for its impermanence, a near 30-year career in opera is a cause for...
UofT Early Music Program: Blowing the dust off history
Tucked away in the halls of the University of Toronto, past a dizzying variety of architectural...
Liz Upchurch, The Rubies 2019—Giving Voice to the New
English pianist, coach, and mentor Liz Upchurch has much to celebrate this season. 2019 marks her...
Glynis Leyshon on Il trittico—Tackling Puccini’s Trio
“Given in bits.” Such were the words acclaimed composer Giacomo Puccini used to describe...
John Estacio, The Rubies 2019 — Singing for the West
Edmonton composer John Estacio’s immigrant Portuguese family lived on a farm north of Toronto....
From Pocketbook to Playbill: Paris Opera and Alexander Neef
Following weeks of rumours, Alexander Neef, the current General Director of the Canadian Opera...
Carlo Rizzi discusses Puccini, love, and the limits of tradition
“I got up at 5am, but it’s okay—I’m an early riser!” Maestro Carlo Rizzi is still adjusting to a...
