Canadian Opera Company Unveils 2025-26 Studio Ensemble

Canadian Opera Company has announced the five singers who will join its 2025-26 studio ensemble. The artists include Soprano Emma Pennell, mezzo-soprano Ariana Maubach, tenor Angelo Moretti, baritone Ben Wallace, and bass-baritone Nicholas Murphy. They will receive intensive coaching and practical experience while also performing and understudying mainstage roles. “We are thrilled to welcome these five incredibly talented singers into our longstanding professional development program {…}

Karoline Podolak Receives Bronze Cross of Merit

(Credit: Robert Moskalik) Soprano Karoline Podolak has received the Bronze Cross of Merit. The Canadian Opera Company announced the news and said, “Congratulations to Ensemble Studio soprano Karoline Podolak on receiving the prestigious Bronze Cross of Merit! Awarded by the Polish President, this honor recognizes Karoline’s remarkable contributions as an artist. Bravo, Karoline!” Podolak is a Polish-Canadian soprano who has {…}

Eri Nakamura, Kang Wang, Mihai Damian, Viktoria Vizin Headline Concert with the COC Orchestra on New Year’s Eve Concert

Canadian Opera Company has announced that it will present “Bravissimo! New Year’s at the Opera” on Dec. 31, 2024. The event, which will be co-presented with Attila Glatz Concert Productions and Roy Thomson Hall, will feature soprano Eri Nakamura, tenor Kang Wang, baritone Mihai Damian, and mezzo-soprano Viktoria Vizin. Johannes Debus will conduct the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra in a {…}

Canadian Opera Company Names Finalists for Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition

The Canadian Opera Company (COC) has announced the finalists for its Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition. The artists include: Chelsea Kolic, soprano – Hamilton, ON Olivia LaPointe, soprano – Fredericton, NB Ariana Maubach, mezzo-soprano – Toronto, ON Nicholas Murphy, bass-baritone – Charlottetown, PEI Emma Pennell, soprano – South River, ON / Corner Brook Indian Band – Mi’kmaq Mikelis Rogers, baritone – London, ON Ilanna Starr, mezzo-soprano {…}