Review: OdM’s Lucia – All Around Good Singing
The Opéra de Montréal promised great singers for the 2019-20 season. They delivered in Eugene Onegin (with a cast led by Nicole Car and Etienne…
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Against the Grain Reaches 10 Years
The 10-year-old Against the Grain Theatre (AtG) company is flying high, breaking down walls in the world of opera one offbeat performance at a time.…
Gino Quilico: Lessons from Great Singers
The vocal training of the Canadian baritone Gino Quilico, now 64, was unconventional by any standard. For one and a half years, starting at age…
Noël Spinelli, Philanthropist, Still Flying High
It takes one hour into our meeting and some prompting before the noted patron of the arts Noël Spinelli discloses that he was a star…
Editorial
Download PDF (English Edition) and PDF (French Edition) OPERA SPECIAL Back in November 2013, our survey of new Indie opera companies found eight fledgling organizations.…
Review: Grands Ballets’ Carmina Burana – Music Is the Star
Thanks to amplification – yes, the Ballet has no qualms about using microphones to enhance choristers and soloists – the musical experience was satisfying, no,…
Editorial
Download the PDF version La Scena Musicale’s October issue continues in a bilingual format and puts a spotlight on chamber music. On the cover, we…
Etienne Dupuis and Nicole Car : Opera’s New Power Couple
Meet opera’s new power couple: Canadian baritone Etienne Dupuis and Australian soprano Nicole Car. Four years ago, they met at rehearsals for a Deutsche Oper…
Joseph Rouleau’s Mission
by Wah Keung Chan April 1st 2015 It’s been a tough year for Joseph Rouleau. Health problems had sidelined the renowned 86-year-old Canadian bass since…
Joseph Rouleau: The Force of Destiny
by Wah Keung Chan February 1st 2009 Upon hearing the profoundly resonant voice of Canadian bass Joseph Rouleau, it’s hard to believe he is turning…
