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…
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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…
Opera in the Time of COVID-19
Virtual Innovation During A Global Pandemic As opera companies across Canada respond to the ongoing restrictions and event cancellations due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, they are building innovative digital solutions to engage audiences and support artists. Here are a few…
Annual Meeting of Members – November 2020
November 25, 2020 Association posts operating surplus, welcomes new board member Jennifer Szeto Toronto, ON – The Association for Opera in Canada held its Annual Meeting of Members this week where it was announced that the association posted an operating…
Opera.ca News – September 2020
20th Anniversary brings a New Look, a New Name, a New Website – Coming Soon! 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of Opera.ca, and while COVID19 may have caused many cancellations, it has only delayed our plans for celebration. We are…
Vancouver Opera Announces 2020-21 Yulanda M. Faris Young Artists
Congratulations to the 6 artists selected by Vancouver Opera for their 2020-2021 Yulanda M. Faris Young Artists Program; Ian Cleary (tenor), Dana Fradkin (stage director), Luka Kawabata (baritone), Amy Seulky Lee (piano), Jonelle Sills (soprano), and Amanda Weatherall (mezzo-soprano). The program provides a bridge between formal educational programs and the professional opera world, providing hands-on…