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: Johannes Debus
Newswire | An Exciting World Premiere at the Centre of Canadian Opera Company’s 2026-2027 Season
Toronto – The Canadian Opera Company’s newly unveiled 2026/2027 season will feature a bold Canadian world premiere, two new-to-Toronto productions on its mainstage at the Four Seasons Centre for…
Review | Soprano Nikan Ingabire Kanate wins COC Ensemble Studio Competition
Canadian Opera Company’s Ensemble Studio Competition is one of the most anticipated events in Canada’s opera world. Now in its 12th year, the competition is…
Newswire | Seven Emerging Artists Advance to COC’s Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition
Toronto – Following a cross-country audition tour, seven of the country’s brightest new opera voices are about to step into the spotlight as finalists in the Canadian…
Review | COC’s Wozzeck is a Complete Work of Art
It has been a bit of a wait, but South African artist William Kentridge’s production of Alban Berg’s Wozzeck has finally had its Canadian Opera…
COC’s 2025/2026 Season Blends Iconic Operas With Bold New Visions
Toronto – The Canadian Opera Company has announced its 2025/2026 season today featuring bold new productions, blockbuster audience favourites, and landmark works from two of Canada’s leading creative visionaries.…
Review | Outsider as symbol in under-characterized COC La Reine-garçon
Composer Julien Bilodeau and librettist Michel Marc Bouchard’s La Reine-garçon represents a milestone as the first co-production of a new “mainstage” opera between two of…
Review | COC’s Faust a Devilishly Dazzling New Production
Few legendary figures have inspired more literary, cinematic, ballet and musical works than Faust. Numerous symphonic and operatic pieces have been written by famous composers…
Concert Review | COC Centre Stage: A Thrilling Showcase of Canadian Young Opera Talents
The Canadian Opera Company’s Centre Stage, now in its 10th year, is one of the most anticipated events in Canada’s opera world.
Review | Canadian Opera Company’s Salome a Love-Hate Production
Richard Strauss’ Salome is a story of lust, obsession and unrequited love. Salome, step-daughter of King Herod, is the object of desire of both Herod…
