Rubies Award Winners
Sonja Frisell, Rubies 2021: “I lived with the characters in opera for years…”
The Opera Canada Awards—‘The Rubies’ makes a return to ‘live’ on November 15, 2021. Click here for...
Allan Monk, Rubies 2021: The Wayne Gretzky of Opera
The Opera Canada Awards—‘The Rubies’ makes a return to ‘live’ on November 15, 2021. Click here for...
Erin Wall, Rubies 2021: Fierce honesty, perfectionism and impeccable artistry
The Opera Canada Awards—‘The Rubies’ makes a return to ‘live’ on November 15, 2021. Click here for...
Paul Frey, Rubies 2021: “I wanted to be at the front of the stage…”
The Opera Canada Awards—‘The Rubies’ makes a return to ‘live’ on November 15, 2021. Click here for...
Rubies 2021: Introducing the Opera Canada Awards honourees
Opera Canada is proud to announce this year's four distinguished honourees who will be recipients...
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Rubies 2020–“We need to listen as much as to guide”
2020 Rubies Honouree: Yannick Nézet-Séguin Let’s begin with a bit of perspective. Back in 2003,...
Edward Johnson, Rubies 2020–The Tenor of His Time
The story of Canadian tenor Edward Johnson is a quiet one, unknown to many, and yet it is the...
Barbara Hannigan, Rubies 2020–“Anytime I win an award I put it toward something”
Maven, visionary, trailblazer – what else can one say about Canadian-born, Europe-based...
Michael Schade, Rubies 2020–“I did work very hard with that luck!”
Canadian tenor Michael Schade has been waiting patiently for the latest formal nod to his life’s...
Rubies 2020: Our Opera Canada Awards Honourees!
Opera Canada is proud to announce the four distinguished honourees who will receive Opera Canada...
Rubies 2020 ANNOUNCEMENT: Save the date!
Coming this November...the Opera Canada Awards, Rubies 2020 goes digital! On Monday, November 23rd...
Benjamin Butterfield, The Rubies 2019—Success in Authenticity
In a profession known for its impermanence, a near 30-year career in opera is a cause for...
Liz Upchurch, The Rubies 2019—Giving Voice to the New
English pianist, coach, and mentor Liz Upchurch has much to celebrate this season. 2019 marks her...
John Estacio, The Rubies 2019 — Singing for the West
Edmonton composer John Estacio’s immigrant Portuguese family lived on a farm north of Toronto....
‘The Rubies’: Announcing our 2019 Opera Canada Awards Honourees!
Opera Canada is proud to announce the three distinguished honourees who will receive the 2019...
Opera Canada Awards — ‘The Rubies’ 2018: A Night of Celebration
October 22, 2018 - The 18th annual Opera Canada Awards — 'The Rubies,' was a stupendous success....
The Rubies 2018: Spotlight on Wayne Gooding
For the first time in its 18-year history, the 2018 Rubies is honouring one of its own. Fittingly...
The Rubies 2018: Spotlight on Dominique Labelle
Soprano and vocal pedagogue Dominique Labelle feels honoured to receive one of this year’s Opera...
The Rubies 2018: Spotlight on Alexander Neef
Opera Canada Awards 2018 honouree, Alexander Neef, is in a thoughtful mood as he looks back on his...
The New York Times praises Dominique Labelle, 2018 Opera Canada Awards honouree
Our 2018 Opera Canada Awards: The Rubies honoree Dominique Labelle was recognized in a New York...