It’s been a year since the murder of George Floyd and the ensuing horror, propelling a broad societal investigation into how racism, white privilege and oppression are active in our societies and respective sectors. The Association for Opera in Canada…
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The Opera Outlook: an all-member sector update
Reflecting on a challenging year, Striving for a better future APRIL 29, 2:00PM- 3:30PM Join Association for Opera in Canada for an all-member sector update one year into the pandemic. REGISTER NOW! NOTE: This is a member event. Membership available…
Opera Artist Emergency Relief Fund
The Association for Opera in Canada’s Opera Artist Emergency Relief Fund provides urgent funds to opera artists experiencing immediate cash shortages for basic necessities as a result of lack of opportunities to work due to mass cancellations and COVID-19. We…
Association for Opera in Canada News – December 2020
Holiday Hours The Association for Opera in Canada offices are closed between December 21, 2020 and January 4, 2021. We wish you and your loved ones all the best for a peaceful, restful and enjoyable holiday season. We look forward…
COC announces new General Director Perryn Leech
After a year-long, international search, the Canadian Opera Company has named Perryn Leech its next General Director. Leech officially begins his position on March 1, 2021, with current COC General Director Alexander Neef continuing as company leader throughout the transition…
Manitoba Senior Walks to Raise Money for the Arts
On November 11 – his 96th birthday – Dr. Douglas MacEwan surpassed, his “Walk for the Arts” challenge of walking 96 km to raise $96,000 for the arts! In total, he walked 109 km and raised over $124,000 that will…
Tapestry Opera Launches Women in Musical Leadership Program
Tapestry Opera has launched a full-time, paid, multi-year professional opportunity to female-identifying and non-binary music directors and conductors in partnership with Pacific Opera Victoria and leading orchestral partner the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, collaborating with over 10 other Canadian opera companies…
Opera Atelier announces Artist In Residence
Opera Atelier has announced the appointment of Measha Brueggergosman as Artist In Residence for the company’s 2020/21 season. As Artist In Residence, Measha will have a significant presence in Opera Atelier’s Making of an Opera program, reimagined virtually this season,…
In Memoriam: Simone Auger
It is with a heavy heart that we share news of the passing of Simone Auger, the Association for Opera in Canada’s long-time translator. Ms. Auger fell ill and retired in September 2020, passing away on November 10, 2020. She…
In Memoriam: Erin Wall
The Association for Opera in Canada remembers Erin Wall, who passed away on October 8, 2020. Grammy award winning soprano Ms. Wall, performed at the world’s top opera houses and on stages across Canada. Ms. Wall was committed to nurturing…
The Rubies 2020: Celebrating Excellence
On November 23, 2020, Opera Canada magazine celebrated the contributions to the industry of four very worthy honourees of this year’s Opera Canada Awards. Congratulations to Yannick Nézet-Séguin (conductor; Music Director, Metropolitan Opera), Barbara Hannigan (soprano & conductor), Michael Schade…
Domoney Artists Opera Breaks
Domoney Artists Opera Breaks Our producing opera companies are not the only ones going digital during these times. Explore how Domoney Artists Management, pivoted to becoming a producer of Opera Breaks, an exciting new online series featuring some of the…