Opera Places
OPERA PLACES Joshua Hopkins takes us to San Francisco, California
Canadian baritone Joshua Hopkins takes us to San Francisco, California, where he is singing the role of Figaro in Rossini’s The Barber of Seville at San Francisco Opera until June 20th. While in San Francisco, Joshua shares his favourite bars and restaurants, the most peaceful park and where to find the best chocolate almond croissant. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Karoline Podolak takes us to Warsaw, Poland
Polish-Canadian soprano Karoline Podolak takes us to Warsaw, Poland, where she is the soprano soloist in Mozart’s Requiem at Warsaw Chamber Opera on June 12th. While in Warsaw, Karoline shares a bit of Poland’s history, her favourite Polish treats and where to catch an open-air Chopin concert. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Tracy Cantin takes us to Chicago, Illinois
Canadian soprano Tracy Cantin takes us to Chicago, Illinois, where she is singing the role of The Auditor in the world premiere of Trusted at Chicago Opera Theatre on May 30th. While in Chicago, Tracy shares her restaurant recommendations, favourite biking trail and how she would spend a day at the art gallery. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Nathan Berg takes us to Basel, Switzerland
Canadian bass-baritone Nathan Berg takes us to Basel, Switzerland, where he is singing the role of Hamm in Kurtág’s Fin de Partie at Theater Basel until June 18th. While in Basel, Nathan chats with us about the opera house, his favourite café for afternoon tea and the odd sight you may see floating down the Rhine. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Spencer Britten takes us to Boston, Massachusetts
Chinese-Canadian tenor Spencer Britten takes us to Boston, Massachusetts, where he is singing the role of Tonio in Donizetti’s The Daughter of the Regiment at Boston Lyric Opera from April 24th to May 3rd.
While in Boston, Spencer chats with us about the historic theatre, the city’s must see tourist attractions and the best place for a coffee break during rehearsal. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Andrey Andreychik takes us to Hildesheim, Germany
Russian-Canadian baritone Andrey Andreychik takes us to Hildesheim, Germany, where he is singing the title role in Verdi’s Rigoletto at Theater für Niedersachsen until June 21st. While in Hildesheim, Andrey chats with us about the versatility of the opera house, his favourite biking routes and the joys of living in a small, historic city. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Lauren Margison takes us to Memphis, Tennessee
Canadian soprano Lauren Margison takes us to Memphis, Tennessee, where she is making her American debut as the soprano soloist in Verdi’s Requiem with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and Opera Memphis. While in Memphis, Lauren chats with us about the first rehearsal, restaurant recommendations and the sights she is excited to see. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Francesco Milioto takes us to Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Italian-Canadian conductor Francesco Milioto takes us to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he is conducting The Tales of Hoffmann at The Florentine Opera on March 13th and 15th. While in Milwaukee, Francesco chats with us about the opera house, the relaxed feel of the city and his favourite gallery. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Aviva Fortunata takes us to Sarasota, Florida
Canadian-Italian soprano Aviva Fortunata takes us to Sarasota, Florida, where she is singing the role of Leonora in Il Trovatore at Sarasota Opera from March 7th to 29th. While in Sarasota, Aviva chats with us about the road trip to Florida, the Great Savoury Snack Index™️ and how she unwinds after a day of singing Verdi. Read on to find out more.
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.