City Opera Vancouver has unveiled a slate of free summer concerts. The Friday performances will take place at Sun Yat-Sen Courtyard in Chinatown while Saturday shows will be featured at the Milton Wong Plaza in Olympic Village. Finally, the Sunday concerts will take place at The Roundhouse Turntable in Yaletown. The first concert is “Ukrainochka,” dedicated to the music of {…}
On July 2, 2023, Canadian company Opera Revue will continue its run of “Ontario Place For(d) All.” This new parody, with lyrics by Alexander Hajek, is set to the duet “Crudel! Perche Finora” from “The Marriage of Figaro.” It is performed by Hajek, along with Danie Friesen, and Claire Elise Harris, who also provides piano accompaniment. The work lampoons the {…}
Canadian company L’Orchestre de l’Agora has unveiled its 10th season. Here is a look at the vocal performances on offer. First up is “L’Incoronazione di Poppea.” Nicolas Ellis conducts a cast starring Ilanna Starr, Emma Fekete, Ian Sabourin, Sophie Naubert, Rachèle Tremblay, and Chelsea Kolic, among others. Aria Umezawa directs. Performance Dates: Nov. 18 & 19, 2023 Next up is {…}
Gordon Gerrard has been named the new Artistic Director of City Opera Vancouver (City Opera) by its Board of Directors. He will take over for Dr. Charles Barber, the organization’s Artistic Founder, who retired in January. Gerrard, the current Music Director of Regina Symphony Orchestra, will assume his role in September 2023, following a six-month delay due to intensive community-level {…}
On June 15, 2023, Montréal-based Clavecin en Concert will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a benefit evening directed by Jacques Marchand. The event, held at Église Saint-Viateur on Laurier Street in Montreal, will feature singers, instrumentalists, and the presence of artistic director Luc Beauséjour. Singers Aline Kutan and Marc Boucher will be in attendance, alongside violinists Noémy Gagnon-Lafrenais and Mélanie {…}
Credit: Brian Medina Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre has unveiled its 22nd season of the Summer Music in the Garden series, slated for June 21 to Aug. 27, 2023. This free annual event includes 18 concerts at the Toronto Music Garden. The music ranges from dance to classical, presented by new and known artists. Toronto-based pianist Gregory Oh and Associate Curator Rebecca {…}
Edmonton Opera has announced its 2022-23 season. This season will be the first under artistic director Joel Ivany and will feature three opera productions. “Tosca” will kick off the new season in a production by Alison Moritz. Simon Rivard conducts a cast starring Karen Slack, David Pomeroy, and Peter Barrett. Performance Dates: Oct. 22 – 28, 2022 Joel Ivany directs {…}