There are more than 300 recorded covers of this great anthem. Here in 2006, at the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, may be the best of them. kd is in pure and perfect form, her phrasing and intonation [4:58!], her utter immersion, are perhaps unmatched in this work. It could not have hurt that she […]
Yannick is, of course, one of the most gifted and famous conductors in the world, leading the Metropolitan Opera, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and l’orchestra Métropolitain de Montréal, as well as guest-conducting around the world. Here he is, in a recent at-home-during-COVID with his partner, the violist Pierre Tourville.
This was planned to run in our 3rd week. But with the tragedy of Erin’s passing, two days ago, at 44, this seems especially powerful now. Re “lost a battle with cancer”, on August 29, this is what she said: “I HATE that phrase and I’m coming back and haunting anyone who uses it to […]
He was one of our greatest actors, gifted with glossolalia, able to speak in tongues and characters but always distinctively himself. From Prospero to Lady Bracknell, Hutt had a vast range and clear focus. Why so admired? See for yourself, as in one of his most famous roles he plays James Tyrone opposite Tom McCamus […]
In 2014, as City Opera was preparing the world premiere of Margaret Atwood’s first opera, PAULINE, we were in public workshop at the DTES Carnegie Centre. Neighbour Steve Lytton observed, “You’ve given us reasons to pity Pauline Johnson. You haven’t given us a reason to love her.” Within 48 hours, Margaret and composer Tobin Stokes […]
One of the most fascinating composers and performers working today, Eliot Britton personifies crossover and fusion, integrating electronic and instrumental music in new sounds and the construction of new arenas. Proudly Métis, holder of a PhD from McGill, he also brings deep insight into cultures and traditions that now co-exist in his music. PS: if […]
There are reasons why a trombonist is the loneliest person on the planet. Today, Jeremy Berkman provides another… More seriously, please read below the video for more on Jeremy’s remarkable gifts, leadership and, we know, sense of humour. Lament is a gorgeous and evocative work, and deserves to be widely known, everywhere.
Born in Terrace, raised in Victoria, trained at Ballet BC, Banff, Toronto, and in Germany, Crystal Pite may be Canada’s greatest gift to modern choreography. Through William Forsythe, and later her own company, Kidd Pivot, she has made work that is commissioned and performed around the world. No wonder. All wonder.
One of the most ingenious and gifted young musicians in Canada, Cris Derksen flourishes in dance, film, theatre, choral music, and performance art. Born on the North Tall Cree reserve in northern Alberta, Dirksen identifies as Cree, Mennonite, Two-Spirit, and cellist, holding a BMus in performance from UBC. An extraordinary talent.
Born in Victoria, he was educated at UofT, Banff, the Britten-Pears Young Artists Programme, and the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Trevor is currently one of Barbara Hannigan’s Equilibrium Young Artists, and making his career in London. This is a voice of astonishing intensity, a haunting, a rare beauty.
Opening Friday, at the Festival of Contemporary… Some of the most exciting work of the 21st century. Canadian artists exceptional in every domain. Art, drama, dance, music, design — and, of course, opera. One short video a day, for a month. Care to join us? It’s free, and it’s yours. Visit the Festival Or subscribe […]
This short film is an enlightening glimpse of Brent Carver, one of Canada’s most acclaimed actors. In an exhilarating exhibition of his two great passions, acting and singing, Carver weaves powerful performances comprising Shakespeare and song. Tragically, Brent died in August 2020, at the age of 68. It was a terrible loss to the arts, […]
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