Festival d’Opéra de Québec: 2017 edition
This year’s Festival d’Opéra de Québec takes place from July 24 to August 5 in Quebec City. Now in its seventh year, the festival has…
Browsing: Louis Riel
Deciphering Harry Somers’ Opera Louis Riel
Louis Riel is one of the most important Canadian operas ever written. It was inspired by the life of controversial Métis hero Louis Riel (1844-1885)…
Canadian Opera Company Assembles All-Canadian Cast for Louis Riel
Toronto – The Canadian Opera Company has brought together an all-Canadian cast, led by renowned Canadian baritone Russell Braun in the title role, for its…
New Opera Productions in Canada
The 2017–18 season is shaping up to be a milestone for new opera productions by Canadian companies. In celebration of the country’s 150th birthday, several…
Industry News: February 2016
Bernard Labadie The Canadian Opera Company has announced that its 2016-17 season will include a new production of Harry Somers’ Louis Riel, in conjunction with…
