Christian Van Horn, Karen Cargill & Anna Gabler Lead Canadian Opera Company’s ‘Bluebeard’s Castle / Erwartung’

The Canadian Opera Company is set to present a double bill of “Bluebeard’s Castle” by Béla Bartók and “Erwartung” by Arnold Schoenberg. The production by Robert Lepage will be directed by François Racine and conducted by Music Director Johannes Debus. Bartók’s one-act opera will star Christian Van Horn and mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill while Schoenberg’s work will star soprano Anna Gabler in her Company {…}

Mar 17, 2026

Russell Thomas & Victoria Karkacheva Lead Canadian Opera Company’s ‘Werther’

The Canadian Opera Company is set to present Massenet’s “Werther.” The opera will star tenor Russell Thomas in the title role and mezzo-soprano Victoria Karkacheva as Charlotte. The production also stars bass-baritone Gordon Bintner and soprano Simone Osborne as Albert and Sophie, alongside bass Alain Coulombe and tenor Michael Colvin as Werther’s friends, Johann and Schmidt. The role of Charlotte and {…}

Feb 18, 2026

Kathryn Lewek, Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Clay Hilley, Emily Rocha & Duke Kim Lead Canadian Opera Company’s 2026-27 Season

The Canadian Opera Company has announced its 2026-27 season. Verdi’s “La Traviata” opens the season with a cast that includes Kathryn Lewek, Lucia Cesaroni, Long Long, Luke Norvell, Russell Braun, and Reginald Smith, Jr. Paolo Carignani conducts Arin Arbus’ production. Performance Dates: Sept. 18-Oct. 17, 2026 Laurence Kilsby, Joel Alison, Daniel Okulitch, Lauren Fagan, Martina Myskohlid, and Tracy Dahl lead {…}

Jan 23, 2026

‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Once Featured in Canadian Opera Company Production

(Credit: Michael Cooper) As “Heated Rivalry” continues to become a worldwide phenomenon, the Canadian Opera Company revealed that one of the stars of the hit series once graced the company’s stage. The company took to social media and shared that Robbie G.K., who plays Kip in the series was once featured in a production of “Medea.” The post said, “Before {…}

Aug 19, 2025

Iestyn Davies Leads Canadian Opera Company’s ‘Orfeo Ed Euridice’

The Canadian Opera Company is set to perform “Orfeo ed Euridice.” The company will showcase a production by Robert Carsen at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts on Oct. 9, 11, 15, 17, 19, 21, and 25, 2025. Associate director Christophe Gayral will revive the production in Toronto. Canadian conductor Bernard Labadie leads the COC Orchestra with Price {…}

Aug 11, 2025

Cast Change: Stephen Costello Joins Canadian Opera Company’s ‘Romeo et Juliette’

The Canadian Opera Company has announced a cast change for its production of “Romeo et Juliette.” The company said that Stephen Costello will sing the role of Romeo, replacing the originally announced Bekhzod Davronov. Costello has performed “Madama Butterfly,” Rigoletto,” and “Lucia di Lammermoor” at the Canadian Opera Company. This season, Costello is set to perform at the Metropolitan Opera, {…}

Feb 20, 2025

Russell Thomas, Iestyn Davies, Kseniia Proshina, Quinn Kelsey & Karen Cargill Lead Canadian Opera Company’s 2025-26 Season

The Canadian Opera Company has announced its 2025-26 season. The company opens its new season with Gounod’s “Romeo et Juliette” starring Bekhzod Davronov and Kseniia Proshina. The cast also includes Robert Pomakov, Gordon Bintner, Korin-Thomas Smith, Owen McCausland, Alex Halliday, and Alex Hetherington. Yves Abel conducts Amy Lane’s production. Performance Dates: Sept. 27-Oct. 18, 2025 Robert Carsen’s production of Gluck’s {…}

Oct 16, 2024

Canadian Opera Company Music Director & Chorus Master Extend Contracts

The Canadian Opera Company has announced that Music Director Johannes Debus and Chorus Master Sandra Host have renewed their contracts through the 2028-29 season. The company said, “Our audiences know that an opera with Johannes at the podium and our chorus led by Sandra will always be an exceptional musical experience. Many congratulations, Johannes and Sandra! We can’t wait to {…}

Mar 9, 2024

Canadian Opera Company Revives ‘Don Pasquale’ For First Time in 30 Years

The Canadian Opera Company is set to present Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale” for the first time in 30 years. The opera will be presented between April 26 and May 18, 2024 at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, with an additional one-night-only performance starring current and graduate artists of the COC’s Ensemble Studio on May 14, 2024. The opera {…}

Feb 22, 2024

Tamara Wilson, Anna Pirozzi, Eri Nakamura & Long Long Lead Canadian Opera Company’s 2024-25 Seson

The Canadian Opera Company has announced its 2024-25 season. The season opens with Verdi’s “Nabucco” starring Roland Wood, Tamara Wilson, Rihab Chaieb, Matthew Cairns, and Simon Lim. Paolo Carignani conducts the new production by Katherine M. Carter. Performance Dates: Oct. 4-25, 2024 Long Long sings the title role in Gounod’s “Faust” with Kyle Ketelsen, Kseniia Proshina, Simon Melchlinski, and Megan Latham. {…}

Jan 19, 2024

Canadian Opera Company Announces Three Emerging Canadian Artists for 2024-25 Season

The Canadian Opera Company has announced three emerging Canadian artists for the 2024-25 season. The artists are sopranos Emily Rocha and Gabrielle Turgeon, and bass Duncan Stenhouse. The singers join six returning Ensemble Studio members soprano Karoline Podolak, mezzo-soprano Queen Hezumuryango, tenor Wesley Harrison, baritone Korin Thomas-Smith, and pianist/coaches Brian Cho and Mattia Senesi. All three incoming Ensemble Studio artists {…}