In Honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Association for Opera in Canada is delighted to feature Deantha Edmunds, one of Canada’s busiest classical singers, and among the most prolific emerging creators of performance and new media works. Deantha is widely…
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COC announces new General Director Perryn Leech
After a year-long, international search, the Canadian Opera Company has named Perryn Leech its next General Director. Leech officially begins his position on March 1, 2021, with current COC General Director Alexander Neef continuing as company leader throughout the transition…
Manitoba Senior Walks to Raise Money for the Arts
On November 11 – his 96th birthday – Dr. Douglas MacEwan surpassed, his “Walk for the Arts” challenge of walking 96 km to raise $96,000 for the arts! In total, he walked 109 km and raised over $124,000 that will…
Opera Atelier announces Artist In Residence
Opera Atelier has announced the appointment of Measha Brueggergosman as Artist In Residence for the company’s 2020/21 season. As Artist In Residence, Measha will have a significant presence in Opera Atelier’s Making of an Opera program, reimagined virtually this season,…
In Memoriam: Simone Auger
It is with a heavy heart that we share news of the passing of Simone Auger, the Association for Opera in Canada’s long-time translator. Ms. Auger fell ill and retired in September 2020, passing away on November 10, 2020. She…
In Memoriam: Erin Wall
The Association for Opera in Canada remembers Erin Wall, who passed away on October 8, 2020. Grammy award winning soprano Ms. Wall, performed at the world’s top opera houses and on stages across Canada. Ms. Wall was committed to nurturing…
The Rubies 2020: Celebrating Excellence
On November 23, 2020, Opera Canada magazine celebrated the contributions to the industry of four very worthy honourees of this year’s Opera Canada Awards. Congratulations to Yannick Nézet-Séguin (conductor; Music Director, Metropolitan Opera), Barbara Hannigan (soprano & conductor), Michael Schade…
Mary Kerr Receives Canada Council’s Molson Prize
Theatre designer Mary Kerr won the 2020 Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prize in the arts category. Ms. Kerr has been involved in productions across the world, and her sets and costumes explore architectural concepts, scale, and unusual materials to provide satirical cultural…
Cheryl Hickman Receives Top 50 CEO awards
Congratulations to Opera on the Avalon’s Cheryl Hickman who will receive Atlantic Business Magazine‘s Top 50 CEO award. The award has been presented by the magazine since 1999, and both gives worthy individual deserved recognition and provides an example to inspire other companies and business…
IRCPA Presents Encounter with Theodore Baerg
This Fall, the International Resource Centre for Performing Artists (IRCPA) will present an Encounter with Theodore Baerg and its fourth edition of Ten Singing Stars – New Generation Concert. Ten emerging singers will be selected to participate, and will receive a full day of artistic…