Video: 'My Prayer Is Small' from Canadian Opera Company's EMPIRE OF WILD
by Joshua Wright - Mar 25, 2026
A new video has been released featuring EMPIRE OF WILD, showcasing the song My Prayer Is Small performed by Ensemble Studio artist Emma Pennell. With music by Ian Cusson and a libretto by Cherie Dimaline, the opera is based on Dimaline’s novel and blends myth, mystery, and contemporary storytelling.
THE MISS CHIEF CYCLE Comes to Bourgie Hall
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2025
On the occasion of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2025, Bourgie Hall will host the world premiere of an exclusive sneak peek into Kent Monkman's new opera, currently in development, The Miss Chief Cycle.
OPERA America Welcomes Six New Members to Its Board of Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2022
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, has welcomed a new class of six board members that includes creators, administrators, artist managers, and opera company trustees. They join the Board of Directors under the ongoing leadership of Chair Carol F. Henry, esteemed philanthropist and founding trustee of Los Angeles Opera.
Toronto Symphony Orchestra 100th Anniversary Celebrations Begin in April 2022
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2022
April also offers the best of the classical repertoire played by old (and world famous) friends, conductor Sir Andrew Davis, violinist James Ehnes, and pianist Jan Lisiecki, and no less than four World Premières. If rocking out to totally 'rad' pop tunes is more your beat, join us for Totally 80s.
Amplified Opera Named Disruptor-in-Residence at the Canadian Opera Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2021
The Canadian Opera Company welcomes Toronto-based Amplified Opera to the COC Academy as part of the company’s newly developed Disruptor-in-Residence program. The two-year residency will offer resources and support to the emerging opera company during the critical transition period from start-up to established organization.
Nominations for the 2020 Dora Mavor Moore Awards Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2020
At an online media announcement - pre-taped in front of Meridian Hall with physically distanced protocols in place - streamed June 8 on the Dora Awards YouTube channel, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 243 nominations for the 41st annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards.
Native Earth Announces The Line-up Of WEESAGEECHAK BEGINS TO DANCE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2018
Native Earth Performing Arts presents the 31st annual Weesageechak Begins to Dance Festival. This development festival celebrates theatre, dance, opera and multidisciplinary creations from across Turtle Island from November 14 to 24, 2018 at Aki Studio.
Play with Opera I CALL MYSELF PRINCESS Comes to Aki Studio
by Julie Musbach - Jul 3, 2018
A play with opera, Paper Canoe Projects and Cahoots Theatre partner with Native Earth Performing Arts for the world premiere production of I Call myself Princesswritten by Jani Lauzon. Including music by Charles Wakefield Cadman, and directed by Cahoots Artistic Director Marjorie Chan, this production will make its debut at Aki Studio, September 9-30, 2018.