The Chorus of Peter Sellars' Hercules at Canadian Opera Company

For the Love of Opera: Hercules

Peter Sellars’ Hercules is an emotionally charged and poignant piece. (l-r) David Daniels as Lichas (in background), Richard Croft as Hyllus, Lucy Crowe as Iole and Kaleb Alexander as Soldier in the Canadia...

Canadian Opera Company’s Così fan tutte

Così fan tutte Or, The School for Lovers The Canadian Opera Company’s production of Mozart’s Così fan tutte is easily an entertaining and engaging experience for seasoned opera lovers and newcomers alike. ...

For the love of Opera: Puccini’s La Bohème

These Bohemian bachelors are handsome and available for 12 performances at the COC. Classics are classics for a reason—they are timeless, wonderful little masterpieces that resonates with the people. That b...

For the love of Opera: Dialogues des Carmelites

  (l – r) Irina Mishura (back to camera) as Mother Marie and Judith Forst as Madame de Croissy in the Canadian Opera Company’s production of Dialogues des Carmélites, 2013. The last opening nigh...
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For the Love of Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor

There’s a buzz throughout the Four Seasons Centre on the opening night of Lucia. Perhaps it’s the start anew of the spring season or perhaps the audience is in on a little secret: ground is going to be broken t...