Fusing classical and contemporary opera repertoire with dance, Voices of Mountains features the world premiere of "Fire" by former COC Composer-in-Residence Ian Cusson. Mezzo-sopranos Rebecca Cuddy and Marion Newman perform with pianist Gordon Gerrard from the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre in the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, while choreography and dance from Aria Evans is set against some of Toronto’s backdrops.
The COC hopes to bring some heat to the fall season with audience favourite, Carmen. Two mezzo-sopranos share the title role in this Bizet work: American, two-time Grammy Award-winner, J’Nai Bridges and Tunisian-Canadian COC Ensemble Studio alumna Rihab Chaieb. Directed by Edmonton Opera Artistic Director Joel Ivany, this COC production aims to transport audiences to a sun-drenched setting of bustling street scenes and outlaw...
The Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, presented by TD Bank Group, aims to be an opportunity to experience diverse artistic programming in what has become one of Toronto’s most exciting cultural hubs. Four series offer concerts, dance performances and presentations that feature young artists as well as established international stars. All performances are FREE to the public.
The Canadian Opera Company’s annual Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition returns for an evening in the spotlight where Canada’s top voices compete to be the next opera star. At the grand finale of a month-long search for Canada’s best young opera singers, finalists sing one last aria to wow the judges in the hopes of winning cash prizes, performance opportunities and...
The Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre aims to provide a unique opportunity to experience diverse artistic programming including concerts, dance performances and presentations that feature emerging and established artists. All performances are free to the public. December 1, 2022: Instrumental Series: Exchanges and Collaborations December 6, 2022: Instrumental Series: Piano Panorama December 8, 2022: Instrumental Series: noondaadiwag December 13, 2022:...