Russell Thomas: Taking the Werther Challenge
Russell Thomas is many singers at once—and he aims to excel at them all. The Miami-born tenor, celebrated for his interpretations of Italian repertoire and,…
Browsing: Emma Pennell
Sopranos Nikan Ingabire Kanate & Sarah Caulfield to Join COC Ensemble
Toronto – The Canadian Opera Company’s prestigious Ensemble Studio has invited two of the country’s most talented sopranos to join its resident artists for a 46th season of highly…
Rising Stars | Emma Pennell – Bernard Diamant Prize
Soprano Emma Pennell has been making waves in the Canadian opera scene. In the past year alone, they were awarded the Bernard Diamant Prize, the…
Discover the latest Canada Council prize winners
The Canada Council for the Arts has the immense pleasure of recognizing the following prize winners for their contributions to photography, dance, visual arts, literature…
Pianists Elisabeta Cojocaru and Kimly Mengyin Wang Join COC’s Ensemble Studio
Toronto – The Canadian Opera Company welcomes Elisabeta Cojocaru and Kimly Mengyin Wang to the company’s Ensemble Studio as pianist coaches for the 2025/2026 season. Cojocaru is currently a pianist with McGill-Université de Montréal Vocal Arts…
Industry News February 2025: Resignations, cancellations & happy winners announced
Appointments The Metropolitan Opera announced the appointment of Daniele Rustioni to the position of principal guest conductor for a three-year term, becoming only the third…
Ensemble Studio to Welcome Five New Singers for 2025/2026 Season
Toronto – The Canadian Opera Company’s prestigious Ensemble Studio for artistic career development has invited five of the country’s most talented artists to join next season, marking the 45th anniversary…
Review | Stellar cast enlivens flawed Into the Woods at Koerner Hall
The nearly 40-year-old musical Into the Woods, with music and lyrics by the legendary Stephen Sondheim and book by American playwright James Lapine, has become…
The Royal Conservatory of Music Produces Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods
November 19, 2024 -The Royal Conservatory of Music is thrilled to produce Into the Woods, its third Sondheim musical in concert, after the success of Follies in 2021 and A…
Industry News November 2024: Royce Vavrek, Teresa Stratas, KW Symphony
Appointment News Against the Grain Theatre (AtG) has announced the news that Pulitzer Prize-winning Canadian librettist, Royce Vavrek has been named their second-only artistic director,…
