CALENDAR

SASKATOON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

TCU Place, Sid Buckwold Theatre

SEPTEMBER 27th 2025

SPOLETTA

“I lived for art… I lived for love.”

Romance and tragedy collide in Puccini’s epic masterpiece Tosca. This semi-staged production features Maestra Judith Yan, the full orchestra, and a partnership with the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Edmonton Opera, and the Yukon Arts Centre. Directed by Joel Ivany and showcasing rising star voices, Tosca promises an unforgettable night of passion and music.

YUKON ARTS CENTRE

Yukon Arts Centre Mainstage

SEPTEMBER 18th & 20th 2025

SPOLETTA

Tosca tells the intense story of a passionate singer, Tosca, and her lover, the painter Cavaradossi, whose lives are torn apart by the manipulative and cruel chief of police, Scarpia. As love, power, and betrayal collide, the characters must confront impossible choices with deadly consequences. This gripping production, performed by members of the Edmonton Opera Emerging Artists Program, also features conductor Maestra Judith Yan leading the Problematic Orchestra and the Yukon Community Choirs.

NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE

Southam Hall

SEPTEMBER 10th, 11th, 12th 2025

SPOLETTA (role debut)

Experience the drama and passion of Tosca in Southam Hall, led by conductor Maestro Alexander Shelley and director Joel Ivany. Soprano Ailyn Pérez stars in the title role, joined by tenor Matthew Cairns as Cavaradossi, bass-baritone Nathan Berg as Scarpia, and members of Edmonton Opera’s Emerging Artist Program.

EDMONTON FRINGE FESTIVAL x GOOD MESS OPERA THEATRE

The Gateway Theatre

AUGUST 16th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 23rd, 24th 2025

RUGGERO (role debut)

Elias looks forward to singing his first Puccini role in this poignant and lyrical work. Puccini’s La Rondine is a bittersweet operetta that blends lush melodies with the elegance of Parisian society. It follows Magda, a courtesan who dreams of true love, and her fleeting romance with the young Ruggero—an affair as beautiful and brief as a swallow’s flight.

July 2025

Competition Participant

BROTT OPERA

Theatre Aquarius

JULY 17th, 2025

DON JOSÉ

Elias takes on the role of Don José in Bizet’s Carmen, the fiery tale of love, obsession, and betrayal set in Seville.

AGAINST THE GRAIN THEATRE

Berkeley Street Theatre

MAY 25th

Join us for an exclusive musical gathering introducing our new Artistic Director, Pulitzer Prize-winning librettist Royce Vavrek. 

A stellar ensemble of internationally acclaimed artists perform selections from Royce’s catalogue – plus a sneak peek at his newest opera-in-the-making! Meet the creative voices that shaped Royce’s journey, and glimpse the future of Against the Grain. 

Featuring Canadian icon Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, Tony-nominated Broadway star Lauren Worsham, and "the Divine" (NY Times) Amelia Watkins.....plus a cast of musical guests! 

LUNENBERG ACADEMY OF MUSIC PERFORMANCE

APR 21st to MAY 4th

A two-week residency with Bel Canto BootCamp’s Rachelle Jonck will focus on the Bel Canto style, with the music of Gioachino Rossini as an anchor point while exploring the music of the Bel Canto masters.

THE GLENN GOULD SCHOOL

Koerner Hall

MAR 19th & 21st, 2025

TAMINO (role debut)

Prince Tamino's quest to rescue Princess Pamina, during which he and his companion Papageno undergo trials that lead to enlightenment and the triumph of good over evil.

NINE SPARROWS FOUNDATION

Rising Stars Noon Hour Recital

NOV 12th, 2024

Yorkminister Baptist Church, Toronto

Free Admission

Songs & Arias by Puccini, Verdi, Poulenc and more. Featuring Alex Sandoval’s piece inspired by Bänoo Zan’s Azän on the Toronto Streetcar and excerpts from Joni Mitchell’s infamous album “Blue”. 

THE GLENN GOULD SCHOOL

Mazzoleni Hall

NOV 1st & 2nd, 2024

AZAËL (role debut)

An exciting modern adaptation of Debussy's award-winning one-act oratorio by Ashley Pearson.

TORONTO CITY OPERA

MAY 11th, 2024

FINALIST

To honour the legacy of our founder and further our mission of championing the Canadian opera artists of tomorrow, Toronto City Opera produced the first annual Giuseppe Macina Operatic Voices Competition.

CALGARY OPERA

APR 20, 24 & 26, 2024

FROH (role debut)

Wagner’s retelling of Norse mythology in Das Rheingold portrays universal themes of love and power, and the forceful music creates a grandeur unparalleled in opera. This is further magnified by positioning the entire eighty-piece orchestra and conductor on the stage with the cast and set.

CALGARY OPERA

MAR 14th, 2024

SOLOIST

Join us for a magical evening of cabaret, where sultry melodies and toe-tapping rhythms take you from French Café to British Music Hall. Hosted by Toronto-based pianist and vocal coach Peter Tiefenbach, and featuring Calgary Opera’s McPhee Artists.

CALGARY OPERA

FEB 4th, 2024

NEMORINO

Matinée MCPHEE ARTISTS Performance

Elixir of Love is the story of wealthy and beautiful Adina, who despite being desired by the clumsy but endearing Nemorino, has only affection for the handsome Belcore.

OPÉRA DE MONTRÉAL

NOV 9th, 2023

FINALIST

The Atelier lyrique’s National Auditions finalists, selected from over 100 artists across the country, will compete once again this year for a place in the prestigious two-year artist residency.

HIGHLANDS OPERA STUDIO

AUG 24th & 27th, 2024

NEMORINO

One of the best loved – and most-regularly performed – of all Donizetti’s operas, this two-act romantic comedy follows the fortunes of poor villager Nemorino who is in love with wealthy, beautiful heiress Adina. A hilarious sit-com for all ages, love wins in the end.

CALGARY OPERA

MAY 12-15, 2024

McPhee Emerging Artist Production

BÉNÉDICT (role debut)

Beatrice and Benedict are both firmly committed to being single. And the idea that they might fall in love with one another? Laughable! Until, by "chance," Benedict overhears a friend say that Beatrice really loves him. Beatrice hears a rumor that Benedict feels the same. The seed planted, love blooms wild. Berlioz puts music to the logic-defying, wholly intoxicating experience of falling in love.

CALGARY OPERA

APR 22nd, 26th, 28th, 2024

MALCOLM (role debut)

Verdi’s haunting interpretation of Shakespeare’s classical tale Macbeth is performed at Calgary Opera for the first time in the company’s 50-year history. Macbeth is filled with massive choruses as well as vivid ensemble pieces, and the score bristles with fiendish energy.