MEDEA To Be Presented In Its First-Ever Appearance At The Canadian Opera Company
Experience the thrilling first-ever performance of MEDEA at the Canadian Opera Company.
Toronto Opera News Coverage — Page 2
The latest news on performances of Opera in Toronto.
Video: Johannes Debus on Conducting at Canadian Opera Company
Watch as Canadian Opera Company Music Director Johannes Debus explores the nature of conducting, the 'breathing animal that an orchestra is,' and his role in bringing music to life with the incredible artists of the COC Orchestra.
ANGELS BONE to Make Toronto Debut at the Harbourfront Centre Theatre in March
'Angel's Bone' will make its Toronto debut with three performances from March 22nd to the 24th, 2024 at the Harbourfront Centre Theatre.
Five New Productions Announced For Canadian Opera Company's 2024/2025 Season
The Canadian Opera Company announced its 2024/2025 season with exciting programming comprised almost entirely of new-to-Toronto productions including the first-ever COC staging of Verdi’s Nabucco, the world premiere of a new production of Gounod’s Faust, and the Toronto premi
Video: 3 Things to Know about THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN at Canadian Opera Company
Soprano Jane Archibald, who playes Vixen, shares '3 Things To Know' about the unforgettable production of Janáček's THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN.
Video: Get A First Look at Mozart's DON GIOVANNI at the Canadian Opera Company
Enjoy a first look at the 'mind-bending' new production of Mozart’s DON GIOVANNI, on now at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts!
Video: Watch a Pre-Performance Chat with THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN's Jane Archibald
Watch Canadian-born soprano Jane Archibald discuss the process of bringing the character of Vixen (Sharp Ears) to life on stage in Janáček's THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN in the video here!
Video: Get A First Look At Janáček's THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN At Canadian Opera Company
Journey into the woods this winter with Janáček's THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN! Canadian soprano and COC favourite Jane Archibald stars as the clever fox, Sharp Ears, while COC Music Director Johannes Debus leads the COC Orchestra through Czech composer Leoš Janáček’s lush score.
VIDEO: Discover the Music of THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN at Canadian Opera Company
Watch Brian Cho, collaborative pianist and coach with the COC’s Ensemble Studio, as he walks through some key musical features of THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN—accompanied by examples of the unique soundscape Janáček created to animate his cast of unforgettable characters.
VIDEO: Go Inside The Making Of An Opera With Opera Atelier
Go inside the making of an opera with a new featurette from Opera Atelier.
Experience DON GIOVANNI at Canadian Opera Company This Winter
Experience Don Giovanni as never before with a breathtaking new production.
VIDEO: Canadian Opera Company Releases Teaser for Donizetti's DON PASQUALE
Candian Opera Company will present Scottish Opera's production of Donizetti's Don Pasquale April 26, May 2, 4, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 18, 2024.
Cast Announced For BRAVISSIMO! NEW YEAR'S AT THE OPERA At Roy Thomson Hall
Attila Glatz Concert Productions and Roy Thomson Hall present Bravissimo! New Year's at the Opera on Sunday, December 31 at 7pm.
Tapestry Opera's ROCKING HORSE WINNER to Return in November
Tapestry Opera's award-winning production ROCKING HORSE WINNER returns November 1-12, timed to Artistic Director Michael Mori's 10th anniversary with the company.
The Greatest Love Story Ever Sung: Canadian Opera Company's LA BOHÈME Invites Audiences On A Whirlwind Romance
Art, love, and loss collide for a charismatic group of struggling young artists trying to make it in the city as Puccini's La Bohème returns to the Canadian Opera Company from October 6 to 28, 2023.
Beethoven's Only Opera, FIDELIO, Hits The Canadian Opera Company Stage In A Visually Stunning Ode To Freedom
The Canadian Opera Company's 2023/2024 season launches with Fidelio, the only opera from master composer Ludwig van Beethoven and a work that hasn't been seen on the COC stage in nearly 15 years.
Canadian Opera Company 2023/2024 Season Shines With New Productions And Star-Studded CENTRE STAGE
Single tickets are now on sale for all of the Canadian Opera Company's 2023/2024 operas, as well as Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition, a fast-paced and exciting night of opera in support of the country's very best emerging singing talent.
COC Brings Opera Out Of The Opera House With New Slate Of Community Concerts
This September, music lovers have four new opportunities to hear the acclaimed artists and musicians of the Canadian Opera Company in a series of one-hour community concerts performed across the city, as the COC showcases standout opera arias and moving instrumentals from its 2023/2024 season.
VIDEO: Watch A New Trailer For Beethoven's FIDELIO at Canadian Opera Company
Beethoven’s FIDELIO returns to the COC for the first time in 15 years in a new production directed by Matthew Ozawa.
World Premiere Of New Two-Act Opera CANOE Opens September 12 At Trinity St Paul's Centre
Unsettled Scores production, in collaboration with Native Earth Performing Arts, The Toronto Consort and Theatre Passe Muraille, will present Canoe, an all-new two-act opera that defies conventions and embraces invention from September 12-16, 2023 at Trinity St Paul's Centre in Toronto.
Tapestry Opera, Nightwood Theatre, St. Clare's Receive $1.25 Million From City Of Toronto
Tapestry Opera, Nightwood Theatre, St.
R.U.R. A TORRENT OF LIGHT Becomes The First Canadian Opera To Win Best New Opera In North America!
The Music Critics Association of North America has announced that its 2023 Award for BEST NEW OPERA—a major recognition for an opera introduced in North America during the previous calendar year—goes to composer Nicole Lizée and librettist Nicolas Billon for R.
Canadian Opera Company Theatre Presents POMEGRANATE Is A Lesbian Love Story For The Ages
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
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
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
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.
MEDEA, a World Premiere & More to Headline Canadian Opera Company's 2023/2024 Season
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
The Canadian Opera Company presents this production of THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, originally created by the Salzburg Festival, as part of its 2023 season.
Obsidian Theatre & Tapestry Opera Make History With World Premiere Black Opera OF THE SEA
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 co
Ambur Braid Is Not To Be Missed In Canadian Opera Company's Gripping SALOME
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
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
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
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
Two dazzling mezzo-sopranos take centre stage in the Canadian Opera Company's Carmen by Georges Bizet.
Cecilia Livingston Named Newest Composer-In-Residence At The Canadian Opera Company
Cecilia Livingston has been named the new Composer-in-Residence at the Canadian Opera Company.
Canadian Opera Company Presents CARMEN Featuring Must-See, All-Star Cast
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
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
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
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.
Ashkenaz Festival 2022 to Present North American Premiere of Yiddish Opera Henekh Kon's BAS SHEVE
Ashkenaz Festival 2022 will present the North American premiere of Henekh Kon’s BAS SHEVE based on the controversial biblical story of David and Bathsheba - This is the first Yiddish Opera every presented in Canada.
