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Reviews
Edmonton Opera Siegfried “Roused to Vigorous Applause”
Siegfried | Edmonton Opera | Opera Canada
Opéra de Québec La bohème “Moments of grace”
La bohème | Opéra de Québec | Opera Canada
Against the Grain Theatre Stories Don’t Die: The Artists of Indians on Vacation “Now that I’ve had a taste…”
Stories Don’t Die: The Artists of Indians on Vacation | Against the Grain Theatre | Opera Canada
Latest Features
Artist of the Week 16 Qs for Jeremy Scinocca
The Artist of the Week is Canadian tenor Jeremy Scinocca. He will be singing the role of Rinuccio in Opera 5’s Gianni Schicchi; one half of their double-bill with Suor Angelica. This week, Jeremy chats with us about how he approaches new projects, the best advice he has received and how playing team sports as a child prepped him for an operatic career. Read on to find out more.
Artist of the Week 16 Qs for Dion Mazerolle
The Artist of the Week is Acadian baritone Dion Mazerolle. He will be singing the role of Alberich in Edmonton Opera’s production of Siegfried from May 25th to 31st. This week, Dion chats with us about his Acadian heritage, who inspired him to sing and his go-to dessert. Read on to find out more.
OPERA PLACES Tracy Cantin takes us to Chicago, Illinois
Canadian soprano Tracy Cantin takes us to Chicago, Illinois, where she is singing the role of The Auditor in the world premiere of Trusted at Chicago Opera Theatre on May 30th. While in Chicago, Tracy shares her restaurant recommendations, favourite biking trail and how she would spend a day at the art gallery. Read on to find out more.
Opera Calendar
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Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi Puccini
Opera 5
Life, Love, and Longing – A Musical Cabaret Various
The Little Opera Company
Madame Caeneus’s Canteen James Rolfe
ANIMA & the Open Ears Festival
Events for June
6
Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi Puccini
Opera 5
Word Painting Duparc
Flipside Opera
Events for June
7
Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi Puccini
Opera 5
Word Painting Duparc
Flipside Opera
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Orpheus in the UnderworldOffenbach
Toronto City Opera
Ruth: A Musical Drama Ronald Beckett
Arcady Ensemble
Events for June
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Events for July
2
BRAVA: A Cabaret of Devotions Various
Toronto Fringe Festival
Events for July
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BRAVA: A Cabaret of Devotions Various
Toronto Fringe Festival
Events for July
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Górecki Immersive Various
Brott Music Festival