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…
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Manitoba Opera Announces first full-scale Indigenous-led opera presented on a Canadian opera mainstage.
HISTORY-MAKING FIRST FULL-SCALE INDIGENOUS-LED OPERA LI KEUR: RIEL’S HEART OF THE NORTH WILL OPEN MANITOBA OPERA’S 2023/24 SEASON Manitoba Opera announced today at an event held at the Centennial Concert Hall in Winnipeg that the company’s 51st season will open November…
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,…
AOC Member Musique 3 Femmes announced as Ambassador in Residence for Mécénat Musica
Mécénat Musica Announces 10 Ambassadors in Residence from 5NextGen Organizations – 10 Award-winning artists to champion Mécénat Musica endowment funds for cultural organizations Montreal, April 4, 2023 – Mécénat Musica today announced the appointment of 10 Mécénat Musica Ambassadors in Residence from…
Unveiling of the 12th edition of the Festival d’opéra de Québec
With its 12th edition, the Festival d’opéra de Québec will bring you the sweetness of a summer night, the beauty of a nightingale’s song and the subtle thrill of love! Opera is for everyone! “With the Festival, we want to…
AOC Announces Ontario Roundtable, May 2, 2023, Toronto
We would like to extend a warm invitation to all individuals involved in the creation and production of opera to attend the Association for Opera in Canada’s Ontario Roundtable. Who Should Attend? Opera Companies, Arts Education Institutions and Educators, Agents and…
AOC Member Valerie Dueck offering FREE mini three-day training “The Musician’s Compass” March 29, 30, 31 at 2pm Eastern
Inspired by participation in AOC’s Opera Artist resilience Program, and by the continuing pandemic recovery efforts of her colleagues, member Valerie Dueck is generously offering a FREE mini three-day training March 29, 30, 31 at 2pm Eastern Please see below:…
Edmonton Opera Announces their 2023/24 Season
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