TORONTO OPERA NEWS COVERAGE

The latest news on performances of Opera in Toronto.

Canadian Opera Company Theatre Presents POMEGRANATE Is A Lesbian Love Story For The Ages by A.A. Cristi - April 12, 2023

A contemporary, time-shifting love story takes centre stage at the Canadian Opera Company this spring, as the company presents the world premiere of Pomegranate by composer Kye Marshall and librettist Amanda Hale. ...

The Canadian Opera Company's TOSCA Is A Sweeping Opera Experience by A.A. Cristi - March 24, 2023

The Canadian Opera Company's 2022/2023 mainstage programming concludes with a gorgeous production of the Puccini masterpiece, bringing together big emotions, huge voices, and a riveting storyline. ...

New Principal Cast Confirmed for Canadian Opera Company's MACBETH and TOSCA by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 24, 2023

The Canadian Opera Company is welcoming four new cast members for its spring season, stepping in for sopranos Sondra Radvanovsky and Olga Busuioc who must regrettably withdraw for personal and health reasons, respectively....

Four New Artists To Join COC's Ensemble Studio For 2023/2024 by A.A. Cristi - March 02, 2023

The COC Ensemble Studio welcomes four rising artists starting in the company's 2023/2024 season: soprano Karoline Podolak, tenor Wesley Harrison, baritone Korin Thomas-Smith, and pianist Mattia Senesi. The four officially join the highly specialized development program for Canadian opera professiona...

MEDEA, a World Premiere & More to Headline Canadian Opera Company's 2023/2024 Season by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 23, 2023

The Canadian Opera Company announced its 2023/2024 season today featuring a slate of exciting new productions and rare musical gems....

Review: Mozart's Beloved Comic Opera THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO Takes A Gloriously Chaotic Turn At Canadian Opera Company by Isabella Perrone - February 02, 2023

The Canadian Opera Company presents this production of THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, originally created by the Salzburg Festival, as part of its 2023 season. Directed here by Claus Guth, some of Mozart's most recognizable operatic works come to life through the COC Orchestra, conducted by Harry Bicket....

Obsidian Theatre & Tapestry Opera Make History With World Premiere Black Opera OF THE SEA by A.A. Cristi - January 10, 2023

Following previous announcements that Obsidian Theatre and Tapestry Opera have come together to commission a new Black Canadian opera - and the first ever in Obsidian's history -  to be presented by TO Live in March of 2023, the companies are thrilled to share complete details of their upcoming coll...

Ambur Braid Is Not To Be Missed In Canadian Opera Company's Gripping SALOME by A.A. Cristi - December 06, 2022

A dance–perhaps the most famous one in history–precedes a macabre kiss and untimely demise in Richard Strauss' Salome, on stage this winter at the Canadian Opera Company. ...

COC Celebrates Return To The Stage With Sold-Out Shows And Revitalized Programming by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 02, 2022

Canadian Opera Company's 2021/2022 season was marked by sold-out shows, an average mainstage attendance capacity of 94%, and impressive growth in the company's online community as reported yesterday by COC Board Chair Jonathan Morgan and COC General Director Perryn Leech....

Review: CARMEN Burns Bright in Canadian Opera Company's Latest Production by Isabella Perrone - October 25, 2022

Quite possibly one of the best known opera comiques, CARMEN has returned to the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts’ stage in a bright blaze....

Photos: First Look at Opera Atelier's DIDO AND AENEAS by Stephi Wild - October 20, 2022

Opera Atelier has shared a first look from the Elgin Theatre and its iconic production of Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, on stage October 20 and 22 at 7:30pm and October 23 at 2:30pm. ...

Video: Watch the Trailer for CARMEN at Canadian Opera Company by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 18, 2022

Two dazzling mezzo-sopranos take centre stage in the Canadian Opera Company's Carmen by Georges Bizet. The wildly popular opera draws audiences into a high-stakes game between soldiers, smugglers, and a superstar bullfighter, all vying for the attention of fiercely independent Carmen. Watch the trai...

Cecilia Livingston Named Newest Composer-In-Residence At The Canadian Opera Company by A.A. Cristi - October 03, 2022

Cecilia Livingston has been named the new Composer-in-Residence at the Canadian Opera Company. The program was created to support artistic growth and career development, with each residency custom-tailored to each artist. ...

Canadian Opera Company Presents CARMEN Featuring Must-See, All-Star Cast by A.A. Cristi - September 15, 2022

Two dazzling mezzo-sopranos take centre stage in the Canadian Opera Company's Carmen by Georges Bizet. ...

Opera Atelier Opens 2022/23 Season With Purcell's Masterpiece DIDO AND AENEAS by Stephi Wild - September 13, 2022

Opera Atelier has announced the company's return to the Elgin Theatre with its iconic production of Henry Purcell's Dido and Aeneas, on stage October 20 and 22 at 7:30pm and October 23 at 2:30pm....

Soundstreams Announces 2022/23 Season Featuring World Premieres From Michael Greyeyes, Chan Ka Nin & More by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 07, 2022

Soundstreams has announced a 40th anniversary season filled with concerts, compelling stagings and world premieres, all of which will reflect and pay homage to the organisation's distinguished past, while pointing the way forward for new Canadian music. ...

Single Tickets Now On Sale For 2022/2023 Season And Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition by A.A. Cristi - September 02, 2022

Single tickets are now on sale for all of the Canadian Opera Company's 2022/2023 operas, as well as Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition. This season's programming is proudly sponsored by BMO Financial Group, helping artists and creators to showcase the very best in Canadian opera....




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