BRIAN JAMES DAWSON, BOARD CHAIR, TAPESTRY OPERA Toronto, ON – The Association for Opera in Canada (AOC) is delighted to announce that Brian Dawson, Board Chair of Tapestry Opera, has been named the recipient of the 2024 AOC Best in…
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The Bicycle Opera Project and Canadian Art Song Project present two world film premieres.
THE BICYCLE OPERA PROJECT’S AWARD-WINNING FILM PREMIERES IN TORONTO JUNE 15 In-person premiere followed by world-wide digital streaming event Toronto, ON – The Bicycle Opera Project is thrilled to present the film adaptation of SWEAT, an innovative opera by…
Speaking Personally: Conversations with Christina Petrowska Quilico : “MR. RIGOLETTO”, BARITONE LOUIS QUILICO SHARES STORIES AND OBSERVATIONS IN NEW PODCAST SERIES
The multifaceted legacy of Louis Quilico (1925-2000), one of the leading operatic baritones of the 20th century, is captured in a new podcast series. Speaking Personally: Louis Quilico in Conversation with Christina Petrowska Quilico is now available on Spotify. The…
University of Toronto Faculty of Music Commissions New Opera by Cecilia Livingston & Michael Patrick Albano
The University of Toronto Faculty of Music is pleased to announce the commissioning of a new opera, Fall River, the legend of Lizzie Borden, slated for premiere in November 2026 by U of T Opera. The new work will be…
Musique 3 Femmes announces Digital Opera Now Festival, April 2, Montreal
DIGITAL OPERA NOW Festival d’Opéra numérique Tickets / Billets: https://levivier.ca/en/node/5798 MUSIQUE 3 FEMMES La compagnie de création d’opéra Musique 3 Femmes présente son tout premier festival Digital Opera Now. En une seule soirée, cinq films d’opéra portent à l’écran des histoires…
Beth Morrison Projects names AOC member Sheree Spencer as their 2024 Mellon Producing Fellow
After completing the 8-week 2023 Beth Morrison Projects (BMP) Producing Academy, AOC member Sheree Spencer has been named as BMP’s 2024 Mellon Producing Fellow. SHEREE SPENCER 2024 MELLON PRODUCING FELLOW Sheree Spencer is thrilled to be joining the BMP…
Canadian Opera Company announces their 2024-25 Season
THE MOMENT IS FINALLY HERE— IT’S TIME TO REVEAL OUR 2024/2025 SEASON! Our 24/25 season lineup has something for everyone, from brand-new productions to crowd-pleasing favourites that will inspire, engage, and move you! Don’t miss your chance to experience the…
Essential Opera announces Musical Greetings, a February Fundraiser.
A Message from Essential Opera: SEND A MUSICAL GREETING February 2-15, 2024 At this time of year, there are a lot of options for expressing romantic love. We wanted to offer something a little different as well. From now…
Canadian Official Delegates Announced: World Opera Forum 2024
WORLD OPERA FORUM: OFFICIAL DELEGATES ANNOUNCED! June 3-5 2024 OPERA America has announced the preliminary roster of official delegates who will be at the center of debate and discussion at the World Opera Forum. Dozens of administrators and artists from…
AOC New Works Pitch Program participant, Playwright Carolyn Nakagawa awarded Anne’s Cradle commission
Playwright Carolyn Nakagawa awarded Anne’s Cradle commission January 15, 2024 – A new stage production telling a story of the special connection between Japan and Prince Edward Island is currently in development. Confederation Centre of the Arts has commissioned writer…
OPER’ACTUEL : Call for Projects 2024
CALL FOR PROJECTS 8th EDITION | AUGUST 24-25, 2024 CALL FOR PROJECTS EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 29 Artistic Direction: Marie-Annick Béliveau Curator: Florence Blain Mbaye In collaboration with Paramirabo, under the direction of Mélanie Léonard Composers, librettists and other artists are invited to…
AOC Member Deantha Edmunds appointed to the Order of Canada
Deantha Edmunds, Canada’s first Inuk opera singer, has been appointed to the Order of Canada. This appointment acknowledges the sector wide impact Deantha’s ongoing work has had. In her own words “I am in disbelief. I am honoured to be…