Gabrielle Turgeon, Elisabeth St-Gelais, Emily Rocha, Matthew Bermudez, Jamal al Titi, Matthew Li, & Duncan Stenhouse Named Finalist in Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition

(Photo credit: The Canadian Opera Company) The Canadian Opera Company’s Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition finalists have been announced. Those moving forward in the competition are sopranos Gabrielle Turgeon, Elisabeth St-Gelais, and Emily Rocha, tenor Matthew Bermudez, baritone Jamal al Titi, and basses Matthew Li, and Duncan Stenhouse. At the annual fundraiser and vocal competition each participant will perform an {…}

The Canadian Opera Company’s Free Concert Series Line Up

The Canadian Opera Company’s free concert series at the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre runs September through May. This article only includes classical vocal works. First up is “Meet the Ensemble Studio.” The company’s artistic development program is comprised of emerging professional Canadian opera artists. Performance Date: September 20, 2023 “Mostly Mozart” is performed by UofT Opera. Performance Date: September 27, 2023 {…}

Kye Marshall & Amanda Hale’s ‘Pomegranate’ Makes World Premiere at Pride Toronto 2023 With The Canadian Opera Company

Composer Kye Marshall and librettist Amanda Hale’s “Pomegranate” will make its world premiere at the Canadian Opera Company as a major cultural event at Pride Toronto 2023. The co-production with Vancouver Opera stars mezzo-soprano Adanya Dunn and soprano Danielle Buonaiuto (they/she). The two portray young lovers, Suzie and Cass who wish to express themselves freely but are constrained by social {…}

Canadian Opera Company to Celebrate World Water Day with Digital Debut of ‘noondaadiwag’

On March 22, 2023, Canadian Opera Company will celebrate World Water Day with the debut of “noondaadiwag,” a digital concert recording from Anishinaabe-Irish artist Olivia Shortt. The concert features Canadian soprano Alexandra Smither and the musical duo Orbit, comprised of Aliayta Foon-Dancoes and Isidora Nojkovic. The program includes new works written for voice, strings, and saxophone, and employs a background {…}