Opera Places
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.
OPERA PLACES Madison Montambault takes us to Valletta, Malta
American-Canadian Soprano Madison Montambault takes us to Valletta, Malta, where she has just completed filming for Opera on the Avalon’s Tapestry Project. This digital project celebrates the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Newfoundland and Labrador by highlighting a diverse array of remarkable women who have shaped the province’s history. Madison is portraying Georgina Stirling, Newfoundland’s first international opera singer and prima donna. While in Valletta, Madison shares the history of the opera house, her favourite restaurant and the unique architecture of Malta. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Olivia Smith takes us to Philadelphia
Canadian soprano Olivia Smith takes us to Philadelphia, where she is singing the role of Donna Anna in Mozart’s Don Giovanni with Opera Philadelphia from April 25th to May 4th. While in Philadelphia, Olivia shares the history of the opera house, the best place to grab dinner and her favourite stand at the farmers’ market. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Jessica Muirhead takes us to Copenhagen
British-Canadian soprano Jessica Muirhead takes us to Copenhagen, where she is singing the role of Eva in Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg from March 16th to April 27th. While in Copenhagen, Jessica shares the beauty of the opera house (or Operaen), must visit museums and the best place to grab a pastry before heading to the opera. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Tessa Fackelmann takes us to Sarasota
Canadian mezzo-soprano Tessa Fackelmann takes us to Sarasota, where she is singing the role of Cherubino in Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro from March 8th to 28th. While in Sarasota, Tessa chats with us about best rides at Disney, where to get the “sexiest” coffee and how to find alligators and alligator jerky. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Sophie Naubert takes us to Lübeck
Canadian soprano Sophie Naubert takes us to Lübeck, where she is singing the title role in Handel’s musical drama Semele at Theater Lübeck from November 15th, 2024 to April 27th, 2025. While in Lübeck, Sophie chats with us about the local cuisine, best running trails and the scariest night of the year (New Years Eve). Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Edmonton Opera’s Emerging Artists take us to Whitehorse
The Emerging Artists of Edmonton Opera take us to Whitehorse. Edmonton Opera has partnered with the Yukon Arts Centre to deliver school tours and community outreach to the Yukon led by mezzo-soprano Rachael McAuley, baritone Connor Hoppenbrouwers and conductor and pianist Spencer Kryzanowski. As Rachael, Connor and Spencer gear up for their final trip North (this time to Dawson City), they share the best cafés, beautiful views and give us a peak of the most enthusiastic opera chorus Whitehouse has to offer. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Anne-Marie MacIntosh takes us to Lüneburg
Canadian soprano Anne-Marie MacIntosh takes us to Lüneburg, where she is singing Violetta in Verdi’s La Traviata at Theater Lüneburg from November 9th to March 9th. While in Lüneburg, Anne-Marie shares her favourite place to grab a coffee between rehearsals and the best concert venues in the city. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Etienne Dupuis takes us to Berlin
Canadian baritone Etienne Dupuis takes us to Berlin, where he is singing the title role in Verdi’s Rigoletto at Deutsche Oper Berlin on January 10th, 17th & 27th.
While in Berlin, Etienne shares his love for the city, what he gets up to in-between rehearsals and a possible realestate opportunity (if you happen to be looking)…Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Sarah Dufresne takes us to London
Canadian soprano Sarah Defresne takes us to London, where she is singing Yvette/Giorgette in two concert performances of Puccini’s La rondine with the London Symphony Orchestra on December 10th and 12th. While in London, Sarah shares her favourite markets, the best place to get coffee AND flowers and her ideal accommodations. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Mikayla Sager takes us to San Jose
Canadian soprano Mikayla Sager takes us to San Jose, where she is singing Mimì in Opera San Jose’s production of La Bohème.
While in San Jose, Mikayla shares the history of the California Theater, where to get the best cocktail and the spookiest spot in the city. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Gordon Bintner takes us to Chicago
Canadian bass-baritone Gordon Bintner takes us to Chicago, where he is singing Count Almaviva in Lyric Opera of Chicago’s production of The Marriage of Figaro.
While in Chicago, Gordon shares the best place to grab brunch, his museum recommendations and his plans to see his first NHL game. How Canadian! Read on to find out more.