A recent Zoom meeting brought together Professional Company Members of the Association for Opera in Canada, from across the country. The group talked about a national lack of mid-sized venues and the potential opportunities for cultural infrastructure in empty commercial…
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Semi-Annual Leadership Meeting: Post Secondary Institutions: May 2023
A recent Zoom meeting brought together Post Secondary Educator (EPA) members of the Association for Opera in Canada, from across the country. Universities present at the meeting included University of Toronto, Wilfrid Laurier, Universite de Montreal, Western University & Queens…
Ontario Opera Roundtable 2023: Meet the Speakers and Final Schedule
We are excited to announce the final schedule and list of speakers for the upcoming Ontario Opera Roundtable. This event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the UofT School of Music. New Schedule Additions! 10:30…
New Works Showcase update, The New Canadians: A Story of Resilience and Legacy
The Association for Opera in Canada is pleased to offer an update on The New Canadians, an ensemble-driven musical that tells the true story of The New Canadian, a grassroots Japanese Canadian newspaper founded in Vancouver in 1938. Written by…
AOC Opens Applications: Official Delegation to Opera Europa Fall 2023 Conference in Copenhagen / Malmo – Deadline June 16
The Association for Opera in Canada (AOC) is excited to announce that we have received funding through Global Affairs CanExport Associations to put together an official delegation to the Opera Europa Conference in Copenhagen / Malmo. The conference will be…
AOC Announces Export Readiness Training Event (May 1, 1 to 4pm Eastern)
Are you an opera company or product creator looking to expand your international reach and explore new markets? The Association for Opera in Canada (AOC) is pleased to invite you to our Export Readiness Training Program. This half-day training program…
New Works Showcase update, La Maupin: creator Camille Rogers undertakes extensive research in France, funded by a France-Canada Cultural Exchange Experience France Award
We are excited to share with you an update on one of the New Works Showcase projects, “La Maupin.” This cantata for voice and piano features music by Canadian composer Colin McMahon and text by Camille Rogers, with additional poetry…
Association for Opera in Canada Announces Finalists for New Works Pitch Pittsburgh Funded by the Azrieli Foundation and Canada Council for the Arts
The Association for Opera in Canada (AOC) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 edition of its New Canadian Works Pitch Program, which is funded by the Azrieli Foundation. This program provides an opportunity for artists, creators, and…
AOC Announces Draft Agenda for the Ontario Opera Roundtable
The Association for Opera in Canada is excited to announce its upcoming Ontario Roundtable event, taking place on May 2, 2023, at the University of Toronto. The roundtable will provide a platform for industry professionals to come together and discuss…
Quarterly Agents and Managers Online Gathering
A recent Zoom meeting brought together Agent and Manager members of the Association for Opera in Canada, from across the country. Of note was concern regarding the current cost, and potential for increases in cost for the US P2 Visa….
Bimonthly Professional Company Leadership Call: April 2023
To keep its members informed and connected, AOC holds bimonthly leadership calls for general managers, executive directors, artistic directors, and other senior leaders from among its professional company membership. On April 6, 2023, AOC held its latest leadership call, which…
Upcoming Conferences: OPERA America, Opera Europa, Opera LatinoAmerica, O. Festival Professionals Programme
It’s a huge season for conferences! In keeping with our International Business Development Plan 2019, AOC encourages our members to keep abreast of upcoming international events: Opera Europa’s Spring Conference, March 30-April 4, 2023 (Click here) OPERA America’s Annual Conference,…