Review | Canadian Opera Company’s La Traviata a Feast for the Eyes and Ears
One of the Verdi’s best-known operas with many recognizable tunes, La Traviata tells the tragic love story of Parisian courtesan Violetta, who initially rejects the…
Browsing: Matthew Polenzani
[Concert review] Verdi’s Don Carlos at the Met: Canadians are stellar in a magnificent performance
At long last many COVID restrictions have been removed almost entirely across Canada, yet opera lovers are apparently not quite ready to flock back to…
Matthew Polenzani: Never say never
Singers beware of mispredictions! Your voice is too small…. you’ll be lucky to sing Mozart in smaller European houses, maybe Rossini. You might work regionally…
The Metropolitan Opera announces its 2022–23 season
New York, NY (February 23, 2022)—The Metropolitan Opera today announced its 2022–23 season, which features seven new productions, the most in ten seasons. Opening Night…
Unveiling of the Vocal Arts Festival Program
SOME 50 YOUNG SINGERS IN TEN PUBLIC EVENTS FOR CVAI MONTREAL VOCAL ARTS FESTIVAL 16th EDITION Montreal, Monday, May 27, 2019 – The 16th edition…
Merci Madame – Tribute Concert in Honour of Jacqueline Desmarais
Requiem æternam.” A garland of coloured flowers crossed the stage of the Maison symphonique on Oct. 16. Above, a large screen portrayed a flashback…
Robert Carsen, Christine Goerke, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Matthew Polenzani and Frederica von Stade Receive Honors at 12th Annual Opera News Awards
~ Sold-out evening featured surprise appearance by Renée Fleming; presentations by Elīna Garanča, Kiri Te Kanawa and Joseph Volpe ~ New York, NY (April 10,…
