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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
Centre for Opera Studies & AppreciationDon Giovanni“The pairing of voices and ensemble work was exquisite”
Don Giovanni | Centre for Opera Studies & Appreciation | Opera Canada
Latest Features
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 PLACES Korin Thomas-Smith takes us to Dallas, Texas
Canadian baritone Korin Thomas-Smith takes us to Dallas, Texas, where he is singing the role of The Businessman in The Little Prince at The Dallas Opera from February 6th to 4th. While in Dallas, Korin chats with us about Texas BBQ, tips for finding accommodation and surviving the ice storm. Read on to find out more.
Opera Calendar
Events for January
26
Rigoletto Verdi
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Events for January
27
Rigoletto Verdi
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Events for January
28
Rigoletto Verdi
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Die Walküre Wagner
Toronto Wagner Society
Arts and Letters Club Studio
Events for January
29
Rigoletto Verdi
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Events for January
30
Rigoletto Verdi
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
The Rape of LucretiaBritten
Opera McGill
Monument National Theatre
City Workers in Love/Gisela in Her Bathtub Neil Weisensel & Michael Cavanagh
Paul Davenport Theatre
Events for January
31
Rigoletto Verdi
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Clown(s) Sokolović
Opéra de Montréal
Théâtre Maisonneuve
Hansel and Gretel Humperdinck
Calgary Opera
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
The Rape of LucretiaBritten
Opera McGill
Monument National Theatre
Opera Salon Series Various
VOICEBOX: Opera In Concert
The Edward Jackman Centre
The Glenn Gould School Vocal Showcase Various
Royal Conservatory of Music
Mazzoleni Concert Hall
Events for February
1
Rigoletto Verdi
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Hansel and Gretel Humperdinck
Calgary Opera
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
The Rape of LucretiaBritten
Opera McGill
Monument National Theatre
Events for February
2
Rigoletto Verdi
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Events for February
3
Rigoletto Verdi
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Clown(s) Sokolović
Opéra de Montréal
Théâtre Maisonneuve
Events for February
4
Rigoletto Verdi
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Events for February
5
The Barber of Seville Rossini
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Rigoletto Verdi
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Clown(s) Sokolović
Opéra de Montréal
Théâtre Maisonneuve
Marie-Josée Lord at the OCM Various
Orchestre Classique de Montréal
Salle Pierre-Mercure
Events for February
6
The Barber of Seville Rossini
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Rigoletto Verdi
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
The Little Prince Portman
Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Hansel and Gretel Humperdinck
Calgary Opera
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Centuries of Souls II Various
Confluence Concerts
St. Thomas's Church
Events for February
7
The Barber of Seville Rossini
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Rigoletto Verdi
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Così fan tutteMozart
Vancouver Opera
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Don Giovanni Mozart
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra
Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre
Creations/Extinction Various
Avanti Singers
First Ontario Performing Arts Centre
Events for February
8
The Barber of Seville Rossini
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Rigoletto Verdi
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
The Little Prince Portman
Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Clown(s) Sokolović
Opéra de Montréal
Théâtre Maisonneuve
Events for February
9
The Barber of Seville Rossini
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Rigoletto Verdi
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Carmina Burana and T’əl: The Wild Man of the Woods Various
Royal Winnipeg Ballet
The Centre Vancouver
Events for February
10
The Barber of Seville Rossini
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Rigoletto Verdi
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Carmina Burana and T’əl: The Wild Man of the Woods Various
Royal Winnipeg Ballet
The Centre Vancouver
Events for February
11
The Barber of Seville Rossini
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Rigoletto Verdi
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
The Little Prince Portman
Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
Events for February
12
The Barber of Seville Rossini
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Rigoletto Verdi
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Dianne Kipnes Valentine’s Gala Various
Edmonton Opera
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Così fan tutteMozart
Vancouver Opera
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Events for February
13
The Barber of Seville Rossini
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Rigoletto Verdi
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
The Merry Widow Lehár
Pop Goes the Opera
Victoria School of the Arts - Eva O. Theatre
Events for February
14
The Barber of Seville Rossini
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Rigoletto Verdi
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
The Little Prince Portman
Dallas Opera
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
La sonnambula Bellini
VOICEBOX: Opera In Concert
Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir: Arvo Pärt at 90 Pärt
Soundstreams
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church
The Merry Widow Lehár
Pop Goes the Opera
Victoria School of the Arts - Eva O. Theatre
Events for February
15
The Barber of Seville Rossini
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Così fan tutteMozart
Vancouver Opera
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Events for February
16
The Barber of Seville Rossini
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Events for February
17
The Barber of Seville Rossini
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Events for February
18
The Barber of Seville Rossini
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Tosca Puccini
Pacific Opera Victoria
Royal Theatre
Events for February
19
The Barber of Seville Rossini
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Le Bouleversant Stabat Mater de Dvorak Dvorak
Orchestre symphonique de Québec
Grand Théâtre de Québec
Events for February
20
The Barber of Seville Rossini
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Tosca Puccini
Pacific Opera Victoria
Royal Theatre
Events for February
21
The Barber of Seville Rossini
Canadian Opera Company
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Events for February
22
Tosca Puccini
Pacific Opera Victoria
Royal Theatre
An Afternoon at the OperaVarious
Calgary Concert Opera
Jack Singer Concert Hal
An Afternoon at the Opera Various
The Calgary Civic Symphony
Jack Singer Concert Hall
Events for February
25
No Events
Events for February
26
No Events
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