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This weekend, @cityoperavancouver presented the Ca This weekend, @cityoperavancouver presented the Canadian premiere of Sophia’s Forest, a one-hour chamber opera with libretto by Canadian @hannahmoscovitch and music by Estonian-American composer @lembitbeecher. Read the full review on our website.

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The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano @jaclyn The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano @jaclyngrossman. She will be singing the role of Brünnhilde in Wagner’s Die Walküre at @edmontonopera from June 5th to 13th. This week, Jaclyn shares her mantras, why the Valkyries made her tear up and the importance of community. Read on to find out more.

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📸: Jessica Osber
Canadian bass-baritone @dominic.veilleux takes us 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 @b_v_o_f 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.

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Canadian bass-baritone @geraldfinleyofficial Finle Canadian bass-baritone @geraldfinleyofficial Finley is at the @metopera! Read the full review of Antony and Cleopatra on our website.

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@canadianopera ends their season with a “note pe @canadianopera ends their season with a “note perfect” Cavalleria rusticana in concert. Read the full review on our website.

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📸: Michael Cooper
The Artist of the Week is Canadian director @julie The Artist of the Week is Canadian director @juliehijinks. She will be directing composer Lembit Beecher and librettist Hannah Moscovitch's chamber opera Sophia's Forest at @cityoperavancouver from May 29th to June 1st. This week, Julie shares what she loves most about working with singers, her favourite composers and her go to pair of shoes. Read on to find out more.

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📸: Taylor Long
@operadequebec’s sci-fi inspired Il trovatore re @operadequebec’s sci-fi inspired Il trovatore received “high-calibre treatment from the wonderful cast of singers.” Read the full review on our website.

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📸: Jessica Latouche
@northshorelightopera’s Magic Flute Reimagined b @northshorelightopera’s Magic Flute Reimagined brings Mozart back to the people and back to basics. Read the full review on our website.

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The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano @ariane The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano @arianecossettesoprano. She is one of four Canadian competitors in the @cmimontreal (CMIM). The CMIM is an internationally renowned competition presenting the best classical musicians of the new generation. Twenty-four singers from around the world will compete from May 25th to June 6th in Montreal. This week, Ariane shares what she is reading, why she loves being an opera artist and her favourite coffee shop. Read on to find out more.

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French-Canadian Baritone @laurentdeleuil  takes u French-Canadian Baritone @laurentdeleuil  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.

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📸: Florian Salabert
Friendships are at the heart of @operademontreal’s production of La bohème. Read the full review on our website.

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📸: Vivien Gaumand
Season 3, episode 6 of Opera Glasses is now live! Season 3, episode 6 of Opera Glasses is now live! 

Ever wondered what it takes to succeed in the high-stakes world of international opera competitions? This candid conversation with two rising stars - @sophienaubert and @ihormostovoi - offers a fascinating glimpse behind the curtain of the prestigious Concours Musical International de Montréal.

The two singers provide invaluable insights into competition strategy, from repertoire selection to mental preparation. Sophie emphasizes choosing pieces that showcase her theatrical strengths while avoiding older repertoire that might reveal outdated vocal habits. Ihor describes crafting thematic art song programs built around concepts like "water and fire" or "horror and splendor," balancing technical agility with emotional depth.
Both artists speak candidly about competition's true purpose: beyond winning prizes, these events create crucial industry exposure and performance experience under pressure.

Whether you're an aspiring singer, a devoted opera fan, or simply curious about the artistic journey, listen to understand the strategic thinking, personal sacrifices and pure passion driving these remarkable young artists.
"Welcome to the opera! Circus!" @tapestryopera's S "Welcome to the opera! Circus!" @tapestryopera's Sanctuary Song is a contemporary piece that is emotionally poignant but not weighed down. Read the full review on our website.

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📸: Dahlia Katz
The Artist of the Week is Polish-Canadian soprano The Artist of the Week is Polish-Canadian soprano @karolinepodolak. She is one of four Canadian competitors in the @cmimontreal (CMIM). The CMIM is an internationally renowned competition presenting the best classical musicians of the new generation. Twenty-four singers from around the world will compete from May 25th to June 6th in Montreal. This week, Karoline shares a lucky encounter with one of her favourite musicians, funny performance mishaps and the roles she'd like to sing...if she was a tenor. Read on to find out more.

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📸: Karpati & Zarewicz
@canadianopera's revival of Eugene Onegin runs unt @canadianopera's revival of Eugene Onegin runs until May 24th. Read the full review on our website.

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The Artist of the Week is Parsi-Canadian soprano M The Artist of the Week is Parsi-Canadian soprano Meher Pavri. She is playing the Voice of Krishna in @whynottheatreto's Mahabharata: Part 2. The show is a 2-part adaption of the classical Hindu text and features a 15-minute long operatic adaptation of the Bhagavad Gita performed by Meher. Mahabharata: Part 1 & 2 recently finished runs at the @perthfest in Australia and @canadianstage in Toronto. It will be playing at the @nac.cna in Ottawa from May 13th to 24th. This week, Meher shares what's she's reading, how her colleagues inspire her and her favourite mind-calming practices. Read on to find out more.

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📸: Kiel Erickson
@voiceboxoperainconcert presented their final show @voiceboxoperainconcert presented their final show of the season, Meyerbeer’s Robert le diable, on April 25th. Read the review on our website!

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American-Canadian Soprano @madison.montambault ta American-Canadian Soprano @madison.montambault takes us to Valletta, Malta, where she has just completed filming for @operaontheavalon’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.

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📸: Lisa Tune
@vancouveropera’s Madama Butterfly is captivatin @vancouveropera’s Madama Butterfly is captivating! Read the full review on our website.

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@soundstreams’ Garden of Vanished Pleasures is “a magical garden, full of wild blooms.” Read the full review on our website.

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📸: Cameron Davis
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