Orchestre Classique de Montréal To Present Historic ‘Messiah’

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The Orchestre Classique de Montréal is set to showcase the first-ever performance of Handel’s “Messiah” at the Crypt of Saint-Joseph’s Oratory. The performance, set for Dec. 8, 2019, will feature soprano Aline Kutan, mezzo-soprano Annamaria Popescu, tenor Zachary Rioux, and baritone Gregory Dahl. Kutan teaches Montréal’s Conservatoire de Musique in addition to enjoying an international career onstage. Rioux is currently {…}

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Étienne Dupuis To ‘Replace’ Mariusz Kwiecień in Met Opera ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced that Canadian baritone Étienne Dupuis will replace polish singer Mariusz Kwiecień in this season’s performances of “Le Nozze di Figaro.” Dupuis made his Met debut in 2018 as Marcello in “La Bohème,” and is set to perform as Albert in “Werther” this February at the Met. The Montreal native will be performing the role of {…}

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Yannick Nézet-Séguin Named Artistic Director Of Met Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program

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Yannick Nézet-Séguin has been named the artistic director of the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program. The New York Times reported that the Metropolitan Opera’s newly appointed Music Director will take over the program first established by James Levine in 1980. Nézet-Séguin will help in nurturing the next generation of talent by leading the company’s prestigious young artist program.which helped foster {…}

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Lisette Oropesa, Russell Thomas Among Major Stars In Top 6 Operas To See This Weekend

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October is at an end and opera season is in full force. This weekend features a plethora of fascinating options across the country, making it truly challenging to single out a few specific performances. And despite the high quality all around, we zeroed in on a few showcases that we feel really rise to the top. Here are our top {…}

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‘Another Brick in the Wall: The Opera’ To Have Its Toronto Premiere

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Montreal’s Productions Opéra Concept MP will soon present the Toronto premiere of Julien Bilodeau’s “Another Brick in the Wall: The Opera.” Performances will be held at Meridian Hall (formerly Sony Centre) from Nov. 13 – 23, 2019. The opera, described in the press release as a “lyrical exploration of alienation, abandonment, and isolation — as symbolized by a wall,” will {…}

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Yannick Nézet-Séguin Signs Lifetime Contract With Montréal’s Orchestre Métropolitain

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Yannick Nézet-Séguin has a busy schedule and it will remain so for a long time. The Canadian conductor has signed a lifetime contract with the Orchestre Métropolitain of Montréal as its Artistic Director and Chief Conductor. Nézet-Séguin is also the Music Director of the Metropolitan Opera since 2018 and maintains the role with the Philadelphia Orchestra since 2012. Nézet-Séguin made {…}

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Jennifer Rowley, Nicole Car, Barrie Kosky Lead Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – North America

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(Credit: Iko Freese / drama-berlin.de / Courtesy of LA Opera) There is a lot going on this weekend on the North American opera scene. With the 2019-20 season really coming into its own, major companies and opera stars are launching their big seasons. So here are the top five operas to see this weekend. Bounce: The Basketball Opera – Ardea {…}

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Q & A: Bass-Baritone Joel Allison On Opera Culture In Canada & How A ‘Tosca’ Radio Broadcast Changed His Life

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(Credit: Ian McIntosh Photography) Joel Allison made his debut at the age of 12 as the treble soloist in Howard Shore’s “Lord of the Rings” Symphony. Today this Canadian singer of the new generation has been praised for the “beautiful, rich, ringing tone” of his bass-baritone voice. Allison is working as a recitalist, soloing with all of the prominent Canadian {…}

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MCANA Announces Winner of Third Annual Award for Best New Opera

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The Music Critics Association of North America (MCANA) has bestowed its Third Annual Award for Best New Opera to composer Ellen Reid and librettist Roxie Perkins for “p r i s m.” Reid and Perkins will be honored at a July 26 Award Ceremony at Tanglewood during MCANA’s Annual Meeting. The MCANA Award for Best New Opera is the only {…}

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Orchestre Classique de Montréal To Present Historic ‘Messiah’

Étienne Dupuis To ‘Replace’ Mariusz Kwiecień in Met Opera ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’

Yannick Nézet-Séguin Named Artistic Director Of Met Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program

Lisette Oropesa, Russell Thomas Among Major Stars In Top 6 Operas To See This Weekend

‘Another Brick in the Wall: The Opera’ To Have Its Toronto Premiere

Yannick Nézet-Séguin Signs Lifetime Contract With Montréal’s Orchestre Métropolitain

Jennifer Rowley, Nicole Car, Barrie Kosky Lead Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – North America

Q & A: Bass-Baritone Joel Allison On Opera Culture In Canada & How A ‘Tosca’ Radio Broadcast Changed His Life

MCANA Announces Winner of Third Annual Award for Best New Opera