The Canadian Opera Company has announced that Elisabeta Cojocaru and Kimly Mengyin Wang have joined the company’s Ensemble Studio as pianist coaches for the 2025-26 season. In a statement, Dorian Cox, Director of the Ensemble Studio said, “We are delighted to have Elisabeta and Kimly joining our program. Our pianist coaches serve a vital role, not only in day-to-day sessions {…}
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 {…}
(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 {…}
The Canadian Opera Company is set to present the company premiere of Julien Bilodeau and Michel Marc Bouchard’s “La Reine-garçon.” The work is the first commission by the Canadian Opera Company in collaboration with the Opéra de Montréal and it will be presented at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts on January 31, February 2, 5, 7, 9, 13, and 15, {…}
Ariana Maubach has won the top prize in the Canadian Opera Company’s 11th annual Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition. “It’s always an inspiring experience to get a glimpse at some of Canada’s most promising up and coming opera voices,” said Canadian Opera Company General Director David Ferguson in an official press release. “Last night, for the third year in a {…}
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 {…}
The Canadian Opera Company has announced a new partnership with Michelin-recommended fine dining restaurant Lucie and The Social Catering & Co. This partnership will officially kick off with an exclusive dining experience as part of the company’s Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition on Oct. 30. The event will take place in the Henry N.R. Jackman Lounge at the Four Seasons {…}
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 {…}
The Canadian Opera Company’s has announced a preview of its upcoming season and its newest Community Programs and Partnerships. This article only features opera-related events in addition to the company’s free concert series. In celebration of Latin American Heritage Month, “Canciones de mi Gente: A Journey through Latin American Art Song” takes place. “Opera Express,” part of Union Station’s annual {…}
The Canadian Opera Company has announced a cast change for its production of Verdi’s “Nabucco.” The company said, “Regretfully, soprano Tamara Wilson has been recently diagnosed with pneumonia and will need to withdraw from her role as Abigaille in the Canadian Opera Company’s upcoming production of ‘Nabucco.’ The COC wishes Tamara all the very best for a full recovery and {…}
The Canadian Opera Company has released the details of its Free Concert Series. Programming features nearly 70 performances of music, dance, poetry, and more in downtown Toronto. The Free Concert Series runs each year from Sept. to May and spotlights local and international artists in performances spanning a wide array of genres. It celebrates classical repertoire and musical traditions from {…}
