Chants libres & Oktoecho : Première of Sainte Marine
Ancient stories, attributed to lesser-known figures, are sometimes strikingly modern. This is the case of St. Marina, known as Marina the Monk, a woman who…
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Canadians Abroad: Canadian artists busy beyond our borders in 24-25
Gerald Finley, bass-baritone One of Canada’s busiest international opera stars, Montreal-born/Ottawa-raised Gerald Finley’s 24-25 season finds the bass-baritone singing at the world’s most prestigious houses.…
Canada’s Newest Company Directors: Challenges, the Future & Significant Changes
Over the past couple of years, many directors of Canada’s leading artistic organisations have retired, giving way to a new generation of executives. In the…
Metropolitan Opera Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin signs contract extension through 2029–30 season
The Metropolitan Opera today announced the contract extension of its Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, through the 2029–30 season.
Review | Ohio Light Opera (OLO) Celebrates its 45th Season
Ohio Light Opera (OLO) is the resident professional company of the College, and for 45 years has been presenting operetta and musical comedy. This summer they are offering performances of Guys and Dolls, The Sound of Music, Me and My Girl, The Gondoliers, The Count of Luxembourg, and The Arcadians.
Review | COC Presents World Premiere of Aportia Chryptich: A Black Opera for Portia White
It is not everyday that Toronto experiences the world premiere of a new opera. What makes Aportia Chryptich even more special is its quintessential Canadian connection.
Concert Previews: Opera5’s Turn of the Screw, Hit Musical Waitress in French, Chants Libres Presents Six New Works
The Broadway hit musical Waitress, adapted for the stage by composer and singer Sara Bareilles and librettist Jessie Nelson, is coming to Quebec—in French!
Anne Sofie von Otter is Facing her Audience
Anne Sofie von Otter needs no introduction. Throughout her nearly four-decade long career, she has taken to the stage in opera, concert and recital performances in every corner of the world, and has made what feel to be countless definitive recordings.
Opera at Banff 2024: books as operas; arias and pints
The 2024 Banff Summer Arts Festival has something to please every culture-vulture’s palate. With 65 shows and performances, including over 35 free events, the festival,…
Summer Festival Picks: Montreal Chamber Music Festival, Luminato, Harbour Voices, and More
La Scena Musicale breaks down the programming at some of the country’s most acclaimed summer festivals
