Opera Places
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.
OPERA PLACES Josh Lovell takes us to Atlanta
Canadian tenor Josh Lovell takes us to Atlanta, where he is singing the role of Jupiter/Apollo in Handel’s Semele with The Atlanta Opera from June 7th to 15th. While in Atlanta, Josh shares his favourite park for a morning walk with his dog Oscar and where to find the best doughnuts and escape rooms in-between rehearsals. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Dominic Veilleux takes us to Ireland
Canadian bass-baritone Dominic Veilleux takes us to Ireland, where he is singing the role of Bottom in Benjamin Britten’s A Midsummer Nights Dream at the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival from May 27th to June 2nd. While in Ireland, Dominic shares the best attractions to visit in Dublin, the beauty of Lismore Castle and his favourite running trail. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Laurent Deleuil takes us to Versailles
French-Canadian Baritone Laurent Deleuil takes us to Versailles, where he is singing the role of Un guerrier in Charpentier’s David et Jonathas at the Château of Versailles from May 16th to 18th. While in Versailles, Laurent shares the beautiful gardens and architecture of the city, the best place to grab a healthy lunch and some behind-the-scenes shots. Read on to find out more.