John Tessier, Andrew Haji & Tessa Fackelmann Lead Edmonton Opera’s 2026-27 Season

The Edmonton Opera has announced its 2026-27 season. Mainstage Anna Theodosakis directs a new production of Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Sivigilia” with Gordon Gerrard conducting. The production will star John Tessier, Tessa Fackelmann, Korin Thomas-Smith, Joel Balzun, and Vartan Gabriellian. Performance Dates: Nov. 5 & 7, 2026 The Rumbold Vocal Prize will take place. Performance Date: Nov. 20, 2026 Joel Ivany will {…}

Aug 26, 2025

Canadian Opera Company Announces Free Concert Series

The Canadian Opera Company releases the details of its 2025 Free Concert Series. This article only features classical vocal events. All performances are held in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre. “Meet the Ensemble Studio” opens the season. Soprano Emma Pennell, mezzo-soprano Ariana Maubach, tenor Angelo Moretti, baritone Ben Wallace, and bass-baritone Nicholas Murphy will introduce themselves by singing one of their {…}

Mar 15, 2024

Vancouver to Present ‘Carmen’

Vancouver Opera is set to close its 2023-2024 season with Georges Bizet’s “Carmen.” The opera has not been performed at the company in 10 years and will be performed five times this season. In a statement, Tom Wright, General Director of Vancouver Opera said, “Bizet’s masterful score, multi-level sets that straddle the spectacular and the seedy, and the promise of captivating {…}

Jan 31, 2020

Matthew Aucoin, Tamara Wilson, Cecilia Violetta López Headline Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – North America

(Credit: Claire McAdams / Vanessa Preziose) Most people recognize that there is a major world premiere taking place this weekend. But the reality is that there are two. The weekend is also full of appetizing offerings and this weekend’s selections come down to a mix of classics with star casts as well as a Spanish-language masterpiece that undeniably deserves greater {…}

Jun 28, 2019

Canadian Opera Company Wins Big At 2019 Dora Mavor Moore Awards

(Production picture from the Canadian Opera Company) The winners of the 2019 Dora Awards were announced earlier this week. Among the opera categories, the Canadian Opera Company won a number of major accolades, including Outstanding Production for its staging of “Eugene Onegin.” In sum, the company managed seven wins for three different operas. “Eugene Onegin” was the big winner, taking {…}

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John Tessier, Andrew Haji & Tessa Fackelmann Lead Edmonton Opera’s 2026-27 Season

Canadian Opera Company Announces Free Concert Series

Vancouver to Present ‘Carmen’

Matthew Aucoin, Tamara Wilson, Cecilia Violetta López Headline Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – North America

Canadian Opera Company Wins Big At 2019 Dora Mavor Moore Awards