HKPAX APPLICATIONS OPEN The inaugural Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo is calling for applications for its International Showcases and Pitch Sessions. Running from 14-18 Oct 2024, HKPAX will feature Expo Programs, International Showcases, Pitch Sessions, Talks, Exhibition and Networking activities to…
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AOC welcomes two new Professional Company Members
Association for Opera in Canada is delighted to welcome two new Professional Company Members: City Opera Vancouver is a professional chamber opera company under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Gerrard. We believe in the power of great operatic storytelling,…
Book Release: AN OPERA IN 3 ACTS STARRING GINO QUILICO A fictionalized biography by Connie Guzzo-McParland
AN OPERA IN 3 ACTS STARRING GINO QUILICO A fictionalized biography by Connie Guzzo-McParland “Open the curtain to a vivid retelling of the almost mythical yet very real story of the Quilicos. Guzzo-McParland finds the balance between runaway fame,…
National Auditions l’Atelier lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal Deadline TOMORROW September 6, 2023
REGISTER NOW Dear colleagues, There are just under 2 weeks left to register for the Atelier lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal’s 2024-25 National Auditions, with in person auditions in Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal. Thank you for sharing this application…
2024 CINARS Biennale / Call for applications – Early bird rate before October 6, 2023
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS OFFICIAL PROGRAMMING We are pleased to open the call for applications for our official 2024 programming! Submit your application now to have the opportunity to present a show as part of the 21st CINARS Biennale (International Conference of…
ISPA (International Society for the Performing Arts) Pitch New Works applications – deadline September 29, 2023
ABOUT THE PITCH Pitch New Works is a forum for creators and arts professionals to share and discover new performing arts projects. Ten participants have the opportunity to share a new work with ISPA’s international delegation of performing arts leaders at…
New Works Pitch Program Update: Tickets now on sale for Aportia Chrypych (HAUI x Sean Mayes, Canadian Opera Company)
Aportia Chryptych A Black Opera For Portia White Get Tickets Here Tickets are now on sale for the world premiere of HAUI x Sean Mayes’ upcoming operatic opus about famed African Nova Scotian Portia White WORLD PREMIERE at the Canadian…
Learning Opportunity: Mohawk Institute Residential School Virtual Tour and Debrief
Date: September 19, 2023 Time: 1:00-2:00 pm Eastern time Location: Zoom Meetings Cost: $12 per participant We invite you to the Mohawk Institute Residential School Virtual Tour and Debrief, hosted by the Woodland Cultural Centre. This Virtual Tour was part of Orchestras Canada’s recent national…
Call For Proposals For Classical:NEXT 2024 Is Now Open
On September 1, 2023 Classical:NEXT 2024 opened its search for the best, brightest and most forward-looking artists, projects, conference topics from all corners of the classical and art music world! From 1 September until 6 October 2023 all music professionals…
Pacific Opera Victoria opens applications for 2023/24 Civic Engagement Artist Residency Program
A note from the program director: Today’s singer is entering a very different professional world than singers at any other time. Singers are now encouraged and valued not only for the craft they bring to performance on traditional stages, but…
Essential Opera launches survey on systemic issues that limit equity and belonging in our industry. Deadline September 15, 2023
Essential Opera, an indie producer of live and filmed opera based in the Maritimes, will be facilitating a series of conversation sessions on the topics of equity and belonging in the fields of Western opera/classical voice. These community chats will…
Announcing AOC’s official delegates for the Opera Europa Autumn Conference 2023
Updated September 13, 2023 Generously funded by the Government of Canada’s CanExport For Associations program, AOC will be hosting an official delegation to the Opera Europa Autumn Conference in Copenhagen/Malmö, scheduled from October 4th to 7th, 2023. This delegation was…