le français suit Opera in the 21st Century 2023 Application Deadline March 22 Opera at Banff Centre is a performance-based, collaborative training experience for emerging opera professionals that truly challenges the conventions of opera performance, production, and design. The focus…
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Canadian Opera Company announces 2023/24 Season
le français suit Featuring some of the most important artists working today, including international stars and homegrown talent, the COC’s ambitious lineup includes exciting new productions, thrilling classics, and rare musical gems. FIDELIO BEETHOVEN SEPTEMBER 29 – OCTOBER 20, 2023…
AOC Members offered $200 Discount to the Canadian Arts Marketing, Development and Ticketing Conference
le français suit Canadian Arts Marketing, Development and Ticketing Conference: May 30 & 31, 2023 presented in person by Arts Reach at 20 Toronto Street Conference Center, Toronto, Ontario Theme: “New Ways Forward” EARLY BIRD DEADLINE – GET LOWEST PRICE…
Opéra de Montréal Announces the appointment of AOC Board Member Jennifer Szeto as Director of the Atelier lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal
English Follows Annonce de l’Opéra de Montréal: << Nous avons l’immense plaisir d’annoncer la nomination de Jennifer Szeto au poste de directrice de L’Atelier lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal, succédant à Chantal Lambert qui prendra sa retraite à la fin…
Jeunes Ambassadeurs Lyriques Announces 2023 Auditions
le français suit Registration Deadline March 20, 2023 The Young Lyrical Ambassadors program This program was created in 1994 by Théâtre Lyrichorégra 20 to help Canadian singers aged 18 to 35 start an international career. In April of each year,…
New Work Feature: Backstage at Carnegie Hall: an opera about racism and the electric guitar
le français suit As part of our Black History Month celebrations, AOC is beginning a series of features highlighting the activity of significant Black artists, creators, and administrators in our industry. Backstage at Carnegie Hall: an opera about racism and…
AOC Releases Highlights of AGM 2022, along with Annual Report 2022
Le français suit AGM 2022 Highlights The Association for Opera in Canada has released the highlights of its 2022 Annual General Meeting. The association elected its board of directors, welcoming new member Robin Whiffen, the General Director of Against the…
AFC Mental Health Workshop: Managing Workplace Anxiety
Le fraçais suit Mental Wellness Workshop: Managing Workplace Anxiety A workshop for entertainment industry professionals looking for strategies to cope with work-related anxiety and stress Thursday, March 30, 2023, 1-2:30 pm (ET) on Zoom Even when you are passionate about…
BIPOC Voices Repertoire Reports – Call for Information!
Le français suit BIPOC Voices is creating the first-ever reports on how both Canada’s orchestras and Canada’s opera companies have programmed works from female, trans, non-binary, and BIPOC creators across several seasons. Instructions for submitting data to the report: BIPOC…
National Opera Directors Recognition Award – Deadline Approaching!
Le français suit Nominations Due March 15, 2023 The National Opera Directors Recognition Award aims to recognize exceptional achievements and contributions of Canadian opera company board members. The committee will consider the breadth and depth of each nominee’s involvement with…
Leadership Intensive, in collaboration with OPERA America – Deadline Approaching!
Le français suit Deadline Approaching! March 8, 2023 Association for Opera in Canada partners annually with OPERA America, including maximum 1 Canadian participant in the Leadership Intensive program. The Leadership Intensive, OPERA America’s signature leadership development initiative, is a yearlong…
Lancement des candidatures pour trois des programmes Coup d’envoi de nouvelles œuvres
For creators of new works, AOC has announced the February 28 deadline for 3 of its new works programs. These programs support artists, companies, presenters, programmers and co- producers. Canadian New Works Showcase Canadian New Works Pitch Coaching: Project Development…