Opera Places
OPERA PLACES Korin Thomas-Smith takes us to Dallas, Texas
Canadian baritone Korin Thomas-Smith takes us to Dallas, Texas, where he is singing the role of The Businessman in The Little Prince at The Dallas Opera from February 6th to 4th. While in Dallas, Korin chats with us about Texas BBQ, tips for finding accommodation and surviving the ice storm. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Andriana Chuchman takes us to New York City
Ukrainian-Canadian soprano Andriana Chuchman takes us to New York City. This past weekend she made her debut at Alice Tully Hall in recital with the Chamber Music Society of of the Lincoln Centre. While in NYC, Andriana chats with us about her favourite museums, restaurant recommendations and her advice for exploring the city. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Martina Myskohlid takes us to Turin, Italy
Canadian mezzo-soprano Martina Myskohlid takes us to Turin, Italy, where she is singing the role of Tisbe in La Cenerentola at Teatro Regio Torino from January 20th to 27th. While in Turin, Martina chats with us about the beauty of the opera house, her favourite restaurants and why you should live in Italy too. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Kady Evanyshyn takes us to Hamburg, Germany
Canadian mezzo-soprano Kady Evanyshyn takes us to Hamburg, Germany, where she is singing the role of Hänsel in Hänsel und Gretel at Staatsoper Hamburg from November 30th to December 25th. While in Hamburg, Kady chats with us about the energy of the opera house, restaurant recommendations and where she goes to unwind. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Emma Fekete takes us to Paris, France
Canadian soprano Emma Fekete takes us to Paris France, where she is sining the role of Suzanne in Robinson Crusoé at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. While in Paris, Emma shares her favourite market, the beauty of the opera house and the best way to spend an afternoon. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Julia Dawson takes us to China
Canadian soprano Julia Dawson takes us to China, where she is on a recital tour with pianist Justine Eckhaut. While on tour, Julia chats with us about her favourite venue, the welcoming audiences and her favourite meal so far. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Olivier Bergeron takes us to Spain and France
French-Canadian baritone Olivier Bergeron takes us to Spain and France while he is on tour with Les Arts florissant performing a double-bill of Charpentier’s Les Arts florissant and La Descente d’Orphée aux enfers. While on a brief break from tour in Paris, Olivier shares the best place for a dinner and swim in Spain, his favourite museums and how to adapt to multiple different venues. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Wesley Harrison takes us to Cologne, Germany
Canadian tenor Wesley Harrison takes us to Cologne, Germany, where he is a member of the International Opera Studio at Oper Köln. He is currently singing the role of Maurizio di Mauro in Elisabeth Naske’s children’s opera Der Wunschpunsch . While in Cologne, Wesley shares where to find the most beautiful gardens, extravagant fireworks and best bar in the city. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Joel Allison takes us to Berlin, Germany
Canadian bass-baritone Joel Allison takes us to Berlin, Germany, where he has been a member of the ensemble at the Deutsche Oper Berlin since 2020. He is currently performing in two productions, Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte and Glanert’s Die Drei Rätsel . While in Berlin, Joel shares his favourite restaurant, the most peaceful place in the city and the museums that are kid and parent approved. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Adanya Dunn takes us to Warsaw, Poland
Bulgarian-Canadian mezzo-soprano Adanya Dunn takes us to Warsaw, Poland, while she is singing the role of Sesto in Mozart’s La clemenza di Tito on September 27th and 28th. While in Warsaw, Adanya shares where to find the best vegan meals, the history of the opera house and the little things that make temporary accommodations feel like home. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Georgia Burashko takes us to São Paulo, Brazil
Canadian mezzo-soprano Georgia Burashko takes us to São Paulo, Brazil, while she is touring Purcell’s The Fairy Queen with Les Arts Florissants. The tour run from September 14th to 24th and will be making stops in Brazil, Uruguay and Columbia. While in Brazil, Georgia chats with us about how she turns temporary accommodation into an oasis, where to find the most inspiring art and best…Japanese food..? Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Simona Genga takes us to Santa Fe
Italian-Canadian mezzo-soprano Simona Genga takes us to Santa Fe, where they are one of the 2025 Apprentice Singers at Santa Fe Opera. This summer, Simona will appear in a number of operatic and concert performances including her Santa Fe debut as Giovanna in Rigoletto, performing as La Frugola in Il tabarro as part of the Apprentice Scenes Concert and covering Rossweise in Die Walküre. While in Santa Fe, Simona shares her restaurant recommendations, favourite cafe and how the locals purge their negativity with the help of “Old Man Gloom.” Read on to find out more.