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Reviews
Canadian Opera Company Ensemble StudioThe Barber of Seville“An opportunity for them to experience something new”
The Barber of Seville | Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio | Opera Canada
Pacific Opera VictoriaTosca“Performed with commitment, passion and style”
Don Giovanni | Centre for Opera Studies & Appreciation | Opera Canada
VOICEBOX: Opera in ConcertLa somnambula“A pair of excellent young singers “
La sonnambula | VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert | Opera Canada
Latest Features
OPERA PLACES Aviva Fortunata takes us to Sarasota, Florida
Canadian-Italian soprano Aviva Fortunata takes us to Sarasota, Florida, where she is singing the role of Leonora in Il Trovatore at Sarasota Opera from March 7th to 29th. While in Sarasota, Aviva chats with us about the road trip to Florida, the Great Savoury Snack Index™️ and how she unwinds after a day of singing Verdi. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 16 Qs for Lizzy Hoyt
The Artist of the Week is Canadian mezzo-soprano Lizzy Hoyt. She will be singing the role of Dejanira in Handel’s Hercules at the University of Alberta on February 28th. This week, Lizzy chats with us about her love of Handel, how she approaches her career now versus in the beginning and the diverse array of books she is currently reading. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 19 Qs for Brett Polegato
The Artist of the Week is Italian-Canadian baritone Brett Polegato. He will be singing the role of Scarpia in Tosca at Pacific Opera Victoria from February 18th to 24th. This week, Brett chats with us about upcoming performances, why he doesn’t read reviews and an unexpected on stage kiss. Read on to find out more.
Opera Calendar
Events for February
27
Lucia di Lammermoor Donizetti
Opera York
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for February
28
Opera Salon Series Various
VOICEBOX: Opera In Concert
The Edward Jackman Centre
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for March
1
Exploration of the Soul Tchaikovsky and Adler
Orchestra Toronto
George Weston Recital Hall
Lucia di Lammermoor Donizetti
Opera York
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Penelope Dreamwalker – Ghost of Shirreff HallVarious
Vocalypse
Women’s Council House
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for March
2
Penelope Dreamwalker – Ghost of Shirreff HallVarious
Vocalypse
Women’s Council House
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for March
3
Penelope Dreamwalker – Ghost of Shirreff HallVarious
Vocalypse
Women’s Council House
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for March
4
Penelope Dreamwalker – Ghost of Shirreff HallVarious
Vocalypse
Women’s Council House
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for March
6
Reverence Various
Thunder Bay Symphony
St. Paul's United
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for March
7
TOT Cabaret: Strauss – the Waltz King Various
Toronto Operetta Theatre
The Edward Jackman Centre
Aida: Semi-Staged in Concert Verdi
Southern Ontario Lyric Opera
Burlington Performing Arts Centre
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for March
9
Young Artistic Associate Concert Various
Confluence Concerts
Heliconian Hall
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for March
14
Opera Showcase Various
Arcady Ensemble
Waterford Old Town Hall
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for March
17
Siegfried Wagner
Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for March
18
Serenata Italiana Various
The Glenn Gould School
Koerner Hall
Siegfried Wagner
Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for March
19
Siegfried Wagner
Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for March
20
AlcinaHandel
Opera McGill
Paradoxe Theatre
Masterworks 4: The Dawn of the World: Haydn’s Creation Haydn
Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra
St. John's, Arts and Culture Centre
Siegfried Wagner
Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for March
21
AlcinaHandel
Opera McGill
Paradoxe Theatre
Lost in the Stars Weill
VOICEBOX: Opera In Concert
Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre
Siegfried Wagner
Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for March
22
AlcinaHandel
Opera McGill
Paradoxe Theatre
Siegfried Wagner
Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for March
23
Siegfried Wagner
Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for March
24
Siegfried Wagner
Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
St. Matthew Passion Bach
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir
Koerner Hall at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for March
25
Siegfried Wagner
Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
St. Matthew Passion Bach
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir
Koerner Hall at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for March
26
Love Songs Ana Sokolović
Tapestry Opera
Nancy & Ed Jackman Performance Centre
Cendrillon Massenet
Opéra du Royaume
Salle Pierrette-Gaudreault
Siegfried Wagner
Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for March
27
Love Songs Ana Sokolović
Tapestry Opera
Nancy & Ed Jackman Performance Centre
Cendrillon Massenet
Opéra du Royaume
Salle Pierrette-Gaudreault
Siegfried Wagner
Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
Messiah Handel
Arcady Ensemble
Grace Community Christian Reformed Church
Montreal: Une Soirée D’opéra – De Haendel À Messiaen Various
Harmonaire Musique
Sainte-Hilda - Espace Sonore
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for March
28
Love Songs Ana Sokolović
Tapestry Opera
Nancy & Ed Jackman Performance Centre
Cendrillon Massenet
Opéra du Royaume
Salle Pierrette-Gaudreault
Siegfried Wagner
Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
Verdi’s Requiem Various
Memphis Symphony
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
St. John’s Passion Bach
Regina Symphony Orchestra
Holy Rosary Cathedral
Montreal: Une Soirée D’opéra – De Haendel À Messiaen Various
Harmonaire Musique
Sainte-Hilda - Espace Sonore
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for March
29
Love Songs Ana Sokolović
Tapestry Opera
Nancy & Ed Jackman Performance Centre
Cendrillon Massenet
Opéra du Royaume
Salle Pierrette-Gaudreault
Siegfried Wagner
Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
Montreal: Une Soirée D’opéra – De Haendel À Messiaen Various
Harmonaire Musique
Sainte-Hilda - Espace Sonore
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for March
30
Cendrillon Massenet
Opéra du Royaume
Salle Pierrette-Gaudreault
Siegfried Wagner
Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
Montreal: Une Soirée D’opéra – De Haendel À Messiaen Various
Harmonaire Musique
Sainte-Hilda - Espace Sonore
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for March
31
Cendrillon Massenet
Opéra du Royaume
Salle Pierrette-Gaudreault
Siegfried Wagner
Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
Montreal: Une Soirée D’opéra – De Haendel À Messiaen Various
Harmonaire Musique
Sainte-Hilda - Espace Sonore
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for April
1
Siegfried Wagner
Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
Montreal: Une Soirée D’opéra – De Haendel À Messiaen Various
Harmonaire Musique
Sainte-Hilda - Espace Sonore
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for April
2
Siegfried Wagner
Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
Montreal: Une Soirée D’opéra – De Haendel À Messiaen Various
Harmonaire Musique
Sainte-Hilda - Espace Sonore
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for April
3
Siegfried Wagner
Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
Montreal: Une Soirée D’opéra – De Haendel À Messiaen Various
Harmonaire Musique
Sainte-Hilda - Espace Sonore
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for April
4
Siegfried Wagner
Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
Montreal: Une Soirée D’opéra – De Haendel À Messiaen Various
Harmonaire Musique
Sainte-Hilda - Espace Sonore
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for April
5
Siegfried Wagner
Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
Montreal: Une Soirée D’opéra – De Haendel À Messiaen Various
Harmonaire Musique
Sainte-Hilda - Espace Sonore
Don CarloVerdi
The Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House