Hello,
Welcome back to AOC Opera Round-Up!
As a national sector association, our role is to support and amplify the work happening across the country. Every day, our members create powerful experiences, build community, and demonstrate the continued relevance of opera in people’s lives.
That’s why each month we share Opera Round-Up, a snapshot of what’s happening across the sector in Canada, from company announcements and achievements to important events shaping the future of opera in Canada.
Whether you’re performing, producing, teaching, or applauding in the audience, we hope these updates reflect what matters most to you, honour your sense of care, and deepen your connection to the opera community.
Happy reading!
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Monthly Newsletter
March 27, 2026
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In this month’s edition:
- AOC News
- Season Announcements
- People
- OPERA America
- Professional Development
- Calendar of Opera
- Job Listings and Auditions
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Marc Chalifoux and Robert G. Milne Honoured at OPERA America Salutes Gala
Marc Chalifoux (Against the Grain Theatre) and Robert G. Milne (Pacific Opera Victoria), recipients of the 2025 AOC Best in Governance Award, were honoured guests at the OPERA America Salutes Gala on March 20, 2026, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. They joined a distinguished group of recipients recognized through OPERA America’s National Opera Trustees Recognition Award.
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Welcoming Trisha Talreja to the AOC Team!
We’re thrilled to welcome Trisha Talreja as Operations Lead at the Association for Opera in Canada!
Earlier this year, Trisha worked with AOC to support the coordination of the highly successful O2 Joint Conference. She also brings experience from Orchestras Canada, where she supported member services.
Trisha holds a BBA with a specialization in Marketing from the Schulich School of Business and is a graduate of the Triple Threat program at Randolph College for the Performing Arts. She is also a graduate of Humber College’s Arts Administration and Cultural Management graduate program.
With a background in classical voice and musical theatre, Trisha has been passionate about music and performance from a young age. As a performer, she has appeared in a variety of stage productions across Canada.
She’s excited to bring her energy and expertise to support the Canadian opera community and looks forward to connecting with members across the country!
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Pacific Opera Victoria
Pacific Opera Victoria’s 2026/2027 season invites audiences into a world of myth, magic, and gripping human drama, where timeless operatic storytelling meets imaginative new theatrical vision. The season showcases beloved repertoire brought vividly to life by outstanding artists and inventive productions.
Highlights include Verdi’s Il trovatore, Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel, and Mozart’s The Magic Flute.
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Opéra de Montréal
Opéra de Montréal’s 2026–2027 season celebrates opera as a living, evolving art form, blending grand repertoire with bold new creations. Audiences will experience both monumental classics and contemporary works brought vividly to life by exceptional Canadian artists.
Highlights include Puccini’s Turandot, Massenet’s Werther, and Verdi’s Rigoletto, alongside exciting new works Atys, Les Boréades de Montréal, and La Lettre au Général Franco.
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AOC is pleased to share recent highlights and accomplishments from Canadian opera artists and leaders!
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- Canadian mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo has been chosen by Elton John, Laureate of the 15th Glenn Gould Prize, as the recipient of the prestigious Glenn Gould Protégé Prize. Emily will receive a $25,000 prize and the Glenn Gould statue at the Glenn Gould Prize Gala on May 9 in Toronto, where she will also perform alongside Diana Krall, The Beaches, and more. READ MORE
- Canadian soprano Alexa Frankian has been awarded the 2026 Igor Gorin Memorial Award by the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, recognizing exceptional young artists with outstanding promise in opera.
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Opera Conference 2026
OPERA America and OperaDelaware will welcome the opera community to Wilmington from May 12–15, 2026 for Opera Conference 2026.
Day passes are now available, starting at $195.
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OPERA America Regional Meetings – Virtual Series
April–July 2026
OPERA America invites opera professionals to a series of free Regional Meetings, co-facilitated by President/CEO Michael J. Bobbitt and Chief Advancement Officer Dan Cooperman. Connect with peers, share insights, and explore audience trends across the field.
Open to all industry professionals. Participation is free (advance registration required).
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Producing for Opera’s New Audiences – Webinar
Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET
Explore 13 strategies to engage newcomers and create meaningful experiences around opera’s inherited repertoire. Opera producers will share practical examples, address challenges, and offer guidance for introducing innovative approaches.
Access to the webinar is free (advance registration required).
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Come to My Show: DIY Marketing for Indie Artists and Producers, facilitated by Daevyd Pepper
Where: ZOOM
When: April 7, 2026 | 1–2 pm ET
AFC is offering a free online workshop led by Daevyd Pepper that covers practical and approachable strategies for promoting concerts, cabarets, theatre shows, and other self-produced work.
ASL interpretation, closed captions, and translated captions will be available, and the session will be recorded for all who sign up.
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Upload your events to our Opera Calendar so the opera community can browse them all in one place. Need help? Contact Trisha!
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To check out the new job listings on our website, or add a job listing click here
To check most recent calls for auditions click here
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