Multi-instrumentalist Andrew Penner brings unique interpretations to “UnCovered: U2 and The Rolling Stones
“I love doing this series. The performers are amazing. Singing at Koerner [Hall] is such a treat.” ~ Andrew Penner
Music & Opera
Duncan Stenhouse on his love for jazz, opera and new beginnings at the Canadian Opera Company
“With such a jam-packed first year, there have already been so many valuable tools and lessons that I’ve gained… and I’ve only just begun!” ~ Duncan Stenhouse
A May missive on “Christmas Clichés: A Sisterly Cabaret”
Interview with Rachel Delduca and Eva Petris
Szivi Quartet + 1 killer program = “5 at the First”
“With music, there is always a link between people.” Interview with Glimmer Ng and Paula Kokot, Szivi Saxaphone Quartet
Brad Cherwin on The Happenstancers’ upcoming “portrait concert,” Being Pascal Dusapin
“Despite Dusapin’s global acclaim, his compositions are rarely performed in North America, making this event a Canadian debut for many of his pieces.” Interview with Brad Cherwin
Career success, competitions and the COC: In conversation with Toronto-born star soprano Karoline Podolak
“I also deeply value music as a source of light and healing; being able to move someone with music is magical.” Interview with Karoline Podolak
Ivars Taurins and Tafelmusik warm up the holidays with Handel’s Messiah
“It’s the Rocky Horror Picture Show of baroque music!” Interview with Ivars Taurins, Tafelmusik
Soprano Anna-Julia David comes full circle for her Opera Atelier debut
“It’s a dream come true to be performing in this show.” Soprano Anna-Julia David
Wesley Harrison is a voice of inclusion in opera
“My pursuit of opera . . . comes from a place of love for the art form, as well as the goal of inclusion.” Tenor Wesley Harrison, COC
Patricia Summersett is a multi-talented Montreal artist with a radiant voice
“[T]he joy of art is so universal, disappearing into a painting, a book, a song, paradoxically makes us…well…more of the world..” Interview with Patricia Summersett
Deantha Edmunds discusses making Connections and launching the 2023 Summer Music in the Garden concert series
Interview with Soprano Deantha Edmunds, Canada’s first Inuk professional classical singer
The Obsidiana Duo presents the traditional melodies and rhythms of Ibero America in “The Folk Within Us”
“When we perform together, you can hear that undeniable connection between us. It feels like home.” Interview with the Obsidiana Duo, The Folk Within Us