Review | Vancouver Opera Brings Respect and Care to Madama Butterfly
Although acclaimed as one of Giacomo Puccini’s greatest works, Madama Butterfly has received plenty of criticism over the years for its orientalism. Historically, productions have…
Yearly Archives: 2025
City Opera Vancouver presents the Canadian Premiere of ‘Sophia’s Forest’
Blending traditional operatic storytelling with cutting-edge innovation, the poignant chamber opera explores the wounds of war and the resilience of the human spirit Vancouver, BC…
Review | COC’s Wozzeck is a Complete Work of Art
It has been a bit of a wait, but South African artist William Kentridge’s production of Alban Berg’s Wozzeck has finally had its Canadian Opera…
Lebrecht Weekly | Fresh and Lyrical Accounts of Britten & Shostakovich Cello Works
The second cello concerto of Dmitri Shostakovich has never matched the first in public appeal or soloist appreciation. Premiered on the composer’s sixtieth birthday, at…
Review | Pacific Opera Victoria Captures the Timelessness of Rigoletto
On Apr. 23, Pacific Opera Victoria (POV) premiered a new staging of Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto set in Victorian England. The universality of Rigoletto, a tale…
2025 Cultural Leaders Legacy Arts Awards recipients announced
(Calgary AB) – The 2025 Cultural Leaders Legacy Arts Awards were announced at the Celebration for the Arts hosted by Mayor Gondek on Thursday, April 24 at…
Ottawa Chamberfest announces 2025 festival lineup
Ottawa, ON – Chamberfest is back this summer with a bold celebration of chamber music magic – Friday, July 18 to Sunday, July 27! From…
Concerts aux Îles du Bic announces its new Artistic Director
RIMOUSKI, APRIL 24, 2025 — Concert aux Îles du Bic, a cherished chamber music festival proudly celebrating its 24th anniversary in the picturesque Lower St. Lawrence…
Isabel Bader Centre Announces its 11th Anniversary Season
Kingston, ON … The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts (“the Isabel”) at Queen’s University announces its 11th season, which includes 28 events and performances…
2025 NAC Bursary Competition Awards Over $28,000
April 23, 2025 – OTTAWA – Eight talented music students aged 18 to 26 with ties to the National Capital Region competed this week for a…
