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Canadian Opera Company
‘Rusalka’: Finding Freedom of the Soul
TORONTO—What is true happiness? It is a question that human beings have asked since time immemorial. It is also a theme being pondered in the Canadian Opera Company's (COC) production ...
October 21, 2019
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‘Turandot’: Vengeance, Love, and Sacrifice
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Opera Speaks to the Heart
Carolyn Sproule was 4 years old when she saw “The Sound of Music” and promptly decided she was ...
May 14, 2019
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A Musical Destiny Revealed
One day, while walking down the corridor of the seminary where he was studying to become a priest, ...
May 1, 2019
BY
Madalina Hubert
‘Così Fan Tutte’: Mozart’s School for Lovers Returns to Canadian Opera Company Stage
TORONTO–Internationally renowned Canadian soprano Tracy Dahl is back in Toronto this winter in the Canadian Opera Company's (COC) ...
February 8, 2019
BY
Madalina Hubert
‘Eugene Onegin’: Love and rejection
TORONTO─Watching opera performed live onstage can be a compelling experience says tenor Joseph Kaiser, who has enjoyed many ...
October 9, 2018
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Madalina Hubert
‘Anna Bolena’: The Queen Who Changed History
At her trial for adultery and treason against her husband, the king, Anne Boleyn spoke calmly—her speech was ...
May 1, 2018
BY
Madalina Hubert
‘The Nightingale and Other Short Fables’
What does it mean to appreciate the little things? It seems we often focus so much on the ...
April 16, 2018
BY
Madalina Hubert
A Look at Mozart’s Masterpiece ‘Abduction From the Seraglio’
Mauro Peter was just 17 when he performed in a staged musical with his boys’ choir in his ...
February 11, 2018
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‘Rigoletto’: Joyful Tunes and Warning Bells
“Rigoletto” is one of the greatest works of the operatic repertoire with beautiful melodies and a complex plot ...
January 27, 2018
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A Passionate Quest
TORONTO—Does an elixir of love exist? And if so, what are the ingredients? It's a question that ill-starred ...
October 17, 2017
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Madalina Hubert
Love and empathy at the opera
TORONTO—The Canadian Opera Company's new production of "Arabella" marks the third time soprano Erin Wall performs the title ...
October 13, 2017
BY
Madalina Hubert
Singing the coveted role of Floria Tosca
TORONTO—American soprano Keri Alkema first fell in love with opera after going to see "The Three Tenors" in ...
May 2, 2017
BY
Madalina Hubert
‘Louis Riel’ opera celebrates Canada’s 150th birthday
TORONTO—As Canada celebrates its 150th birthday this year, Canadians have the opportunity to reflect on their past, re-evaluate ...
April 19, 2017
BY
Madalina Hubert
The Power of Wagner’s Epic Operas
TORONTO—There's something about Wagner's operas. It's a feeling that's hard to explain, keeping you on the edge of ...
February 9, 2017
BY
Madalina Hubert
Inside the World of ‘The Magic Flute’
TORONTO—Mozart's "The Magic Flute" is one of those rare operas that appeals to all ages—children and adults alike. ...
January 19, 2017
BY
Madalina Hubert
Opera’s Enriching Experience
TORONTO—If you have a conversation with a friend over dinner and talk about something meaningful going on in ...
October 24, 2016
BY
Madalina Hubert
Opera for the Masses
Few people would have expected Russell Thomas to become a leading man in opera. Nobody in his family ...
October 12, 2016
BY
Madalina Hubert
Finding Inspiration in Opera
TORONTO—Opera is larger than life, combining words and music to produce drama that may be at once foreign ...
May 3, 2016
BY
Madalina Hubert
Canadian Opera Company Revives ‘Maometto II’
TORONTO—Most people familiar with Rossini are familiar with his comedies, such as his greatest hit "The Barber of ...
May 3, 2016
BY
Madalina Hubert
The Fascination With ‘Carmen’
What makes “Carmen” so fascinating? Since its Paris premiere in 1875, Carmen has become one of the most ...
April 26, 2016
BY
Madalina Hubert
Conductor Jordan de Souza Takes On ‘The Marriage of Figaro’
TORONTO—Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" is considered to be one of the best operas ever written, a brilliant ...
February 22, 2016
BY
Madalina Hubert
A Marathon at the Opera
TORONTO—For German tenor Stefan Vinke, performing the role of Siegfried in Wagner's opera by the same name continues ...
January 27, 2016
BY
Madalina Hubert
Canadian Opera Company announces 2016/2017 season
TORONTO—Spring has not yet arrived, but the new season is already blooming at the Canadian Opera Company, as ...
January 14, 2016
BY
Madalina Hubert
Canadian Opera Premieres Alongside Monteverdi Classics
For its second production of the season, the Canadian Opera Company has taken the innovative step of pairing ...
October 20, 2015
BY
Madalina Hubert
Love and Sacrifice at the Opera
What makes a work so popular that it endures at the top of the opera charts for over ...
October 14, 2015
BY
Madalina Hubert
The Barber of Seville: Fun at the Opera
By Madalina HubertEpoch Times Staff TORONTO—It's hard to say opera isn't fun after seeing Rossini's "The Barber of ...
April 22, 2015
BY
Madalina Hubert
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