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Holiday cheer is back at Union Station with a free concert! 🚂
🎄 Dec 18 · 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Join us in the West Wing for an enchanting hour of song, visual art, and dance in partnership with Union Station Opera Express.
🎄 Dec 18 · 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Join us in the West Wing for an enchanting hour of song, visual art, and dance in partnership with Union Station Opera Express.
December 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Holiday cheer is back at Union Station with a free concert! 🚂
🎄 Dec 18 · 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Join us in the West Wing for an enchanting hour of song, visual art, and dance in partnership with Union Station Opera Express.
🎄 Dec 18 · 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Join us in the West Wing for an enchanting hour of song, visual art, and dance in partnership with Union Station Opera Express.
Take a closer look at the art in the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts lobby.
✨ Daedalus and Icarus by William McElcheran, generously donated by DuPont Canada.
✨ A Meditation on Plastic by Douglas Coupland, courtesy of the artist and Daniel Faria Gallery, Toronto.
✨ Daedalus and Icarus by William McElcheran, generously donated by DuPont Canada.
✨ A Meditation on Plastic by Douglas Coupland, courtesy of the artist and Daniel Faria Gallery, Toronto.
December 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Take a closer look at the art in the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts lobby.
✨ Daedalus and Icarus by William McElcheran, generously donated by DuPont Canada.
✨ A Meditation on Plastic by Douglas Coupland, courtesy of the artist and Daniel Faria Gallery, Toronto.
✨ Daedalus and Icarus by William McElcheran, generously donated by DuPont Canada.
✨ A Meditation on Plastic by Douglas Coupland, courtesy of the artist and Daniel Faria Gallery, Toronto.
Tickets are now on sale for 10 DAYS IN A MADHOUSE—a bold contemporary opera inspired by journalist Nellie Bly’s daring 1887 explosé of patient abuse at the Women’s Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell’s Island in New York City.
Tickets: am.ticketmaster.com/tolive/10day...
Tickets: am.ticketmaster.com/tolive/10day...
December 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Tickets are now on sale for 10 DAYS IN A MADHOUSE—a bold contemporary opera inspired by journalist Nellie Bly’s daring 1887 explosé of patient abuse at the Women’s Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell’s Island in New York City.
Tickets: am.ticketmaster.com/tolive/10day...
Tickets: am.ticketmaster.com/tolive/10day...
Want to try opera but not sure you'll understand it? Surtitles make it easy.
Experience it yourself this winter with RIGOLETTO and THE BARBER OF SEVILLE.
Experience it yourself this winter with RIGOLETTO and THE BARBER OF SEVILLE.
November 27, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Want to try opera but not sure you'll understand it? Surtitles make it easy.
Experience it yourself this winter with RIGOLETTO and THE BARBER OF SEVILLE.
Experience it yourself this winter with RIGOLETTO and THE BARBER OF SEVILLE.
Save up to 30% on your 3-opera subscription package this Black Friday!
Use this link to unlock your Black Friday savings: my.coc.ca/packages/fle...
Offer only lasts until Sunday at midnight so act fast while seats remain!
Use this link to unlock your Black Friday savings: my.coc.ca/packages/fle...
Offer only lasts until Sunday at midnight so act fast while seats remain!
November 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Save up to 30% on your 3-opera subscription package this Black Friday!
Use this link to unlock your Black Friday savings: my.coc.ca/packages/fle...
Offer only lasts until Sunday at midnight so act fast while seats remain!
Use this link to unlock your Black Friday savings: my.coc.ca/packages/fle...
Offer only lasts until Sunday at midnight so act fast while seats remain!
RIGOLETTO’s powerhouse sibling duo is ready to take the stage!
🎶 Peixin Chen (Sparafucile)
🎶 Zoie Reams (Maddalena)
Join us when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto
🎶 Peixin Chen (Sparafucile)
🎶 Zoie Reams (Maddalena)
Join us when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto
November 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
RIGOLETTO’s powerhouse sibling duo is ready to take the stage!
🎶 Peixin Chen (Sparafucile)
🎶 Zoie Reams (Maddalena)
Join us when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto
🎶 Peixin Chen (Sparafucile)
🎶 Zoie Reams (Maddalena)
Join us when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto
Have you heard of our Opera Under 30 Plus tickets?
If you're under the age of 30, you're eligible for a huge discount! For just $35, your ticket gets you the chance to have your seats upgraded for free if there is availability the night of your performances.
More Info: coc.ca/opera-under-30
If you're under the age of 30, you're eligible for a huge discount! For just $35, your ticket gets you the chance to have your seats upgraded for free if there is availability the night of your performances.
More Info: coc.ca/opera-under-30
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Have you heard of our Opera Under 30 Plus tickets?
If you're under the age of 30, you're eligible for a huge discount! For just $35, your ticket gets you the chance to have your seats upgraded for free if there is availability the night of your performances.
More Info: coc.ca/opera-under-30
If you're under the age of 30, you're eligible for a huge discount! For just $35, your ticket gets you the chance to have your seats upgraded for free if there is availability the night of your performances.
More Info: coc.ca/opera-under-30
November 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome maestra Daniela Candillari to the COC podium this winter for THE BARBER OF SEVILLE!
🎵 Principal Conductor at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis since 2022, Candillari is celebrated for her dynamic artistry and insightful leadership.
Catch her on the podium: coc.ca/Barber
🎵 Principal Conductor at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis since 2022, Candillari is celebrated for her dynamic artistry and insightful leadership.
Catch her on the podium: coc.ca/Barber
November 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome maestra Daniela Candillari to the COC podium this winter for THE BARBER OF SEVILLE!
🎵 Principal Conductor at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis since 2022, Candillari is celebrated for her dynamic artistry and insightful leadership.
Catch her on the podium: coc.ca/Barber
🎵 Principal Conductor at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis since 2022, Candillari is celebrated for her dynamic artistry and insightful leadership.
Catch her on the podium: coc.ca/Barber
Fell in love with opera this fall through our Opera Under 30 tickets? Keep the magic going with an Opera Under 30 Subscription!
Treat yourself to more unforgettable nights at the opera this winter and spring at a price that keeps you coming back. coc.ca/subscribe
Treat yourself to more unforgettable nights at the opera this winter and spring at a price that keeps you coming back. coc.ca/subscribe
November 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Fell in love with opera this fall through our Opera Under 30 tickets? Keep the magic going with an Opera Under 30 Subscription!
Treat yourself to more unforgettable nights at the opera this winter and spring at a price that keeps you coming back. coc.ca/subscribe
Treat yourself to more unforgettable nights at the opera this winter and spring at a price that keeps you coming back. coc.ca/subscribe
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Season 4, episode 3 of Opera Glasses is available now!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqs3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqs3...
Opera Glasses, s04e03 – Nikan Ingabire Kanate: Rising Soprano with Two Big Wins
YouTube video by Opera Canada
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November 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Season 4, episode 3 of Opera Glasses is available now!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqs3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqs3...
RIGOLETTO’s conductor–director duo is one you won’t want to miss!
🎶 Johannes Debus — Conductor
🎶 Christopher Alden — Director
Join us when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto
🎶 Johannes Debus — Conductor
🎶 Christopher Alden — Director
Join us when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto
November 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
RIGOLETTO’s conductor–director duo is one you won’t want to miss!
🎶 Johannes Debus — Conductor
🎶 Christopher Alden — Director
Join us when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto
🎶 Johannes Debus — Conductor
🎶 Christopher Alden — Director
Join us when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto
We are delighted to welcome Luca Pisaroni back to our stage for THE BARBER OF SEVILLE!
🎵 Luca Pisaroni as Basilio
Italian bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni has established himself as one of the most charismatic and versatile singers performing today.
Tickets: coc.ca/Barber
🎵 Luca Pisaroni as Basilio
Italian bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni has established himself as one of the most charismatic and versatile singers performing today.
Tickets: coc.ca/Barber
November 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We are delighted to welcome Luca Pisaroni back to our stage for THE BARBER OF SEVILLE!
🎵 Luca Pisaroni as Basilio
Italian bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni has established himself as one of the most charismatic and versatile singers performing today.
Tickets: coc.ca/Barber
🎵 Luca Pisaroni as Basilio
Italian bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni has established himself as one of the most charismatic and versatile singers performing today.
Tickets: coc.ca/Barber
Don’t miss out this winter!
Our winter operas, RIGOLETTO and THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, are sure to sell out fast. Secure your seats with a 3-Opera Subscription Package, and enjoy both winter shows plus your choice of a spring production, all at a great price!
More info: coc.ca/subscribe
Our winter operas, RIGOLETTO and THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, are sure to sell out fast. Secure your seats with a 3-Opera Subscription Package, and enjoy both winter shows plus your choice of a spring production, all at a great price!
More info: coc.ca/subscribe
November 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Don’t miss out this winter!
Our winter operas, RIGOLETTO and THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, are sure to sell out fast. Secure your seats with a 3-Opera Subscription Package, and enjoy both winter shows plus your choice of a spring production, all at a great price!
More info: coc.ca/subscribe
Our winter operas, RIGOLETTO and THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, are sure to sell out fast. Secure your seats with a 3-Opera Subscription Package, and enjoy both winter shows plus your choice of a spring production, all at a great price!
More info: coc.ca/subscribe
Three current Ensemble Studio artists will take the stage in RIGOLETTO this winter!
✨ Emily Rocha (Countess Ceprano & Page)
✨ Duncan Stenhouse (Count Ceprano)
✨ Nick Murphy (Usher)
See these three shine on the main stage when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto
📸: Gaetz Photography
✨ Emily Rocha (Countess Ceprano & Page)
✨ Duncan Stenhouse (Count Ceprano)
✨ Nick Murphy (Usher)
See these three shine on the main stage when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto
📸: Gaetz Photography
November 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Three current Ensemble Studio artists will take the stage in RIGOLETTO this winter!
✨ Emily Rocha (Countess Ceprano & Page)
✨ Duncan Stenhouse (Count Ceprano)
✨ Nick Murphy (Usher)
See these three shine on the main stage when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto
📸: Gaetz Photography
✨ Emily Rocha (Countess Ceprano & Page)
✨ Duncan Stenhouse (Count Ceprano)
✨ Nick Murphy (Usher)
See these three shine on the main stage when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto
📸: Gaetz Photography
Looking for some inspo for your winter opera outfits?
Here's some tips on how to stay stylish while staying warm!
#grwm #outfitinspo #opera #fashion #tips #whattowear
Here's some tips on how to stay stylish while staying warm!
#grwm #outfitinspo #opera #fashion #tips #whattowear
November 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Looking for some inspo for your winter opera outfits?
Here's some tips on how to stay stylish while staying warm!
#grwm #outfitinspo #opera #fashion #tips #whattowear
Here's some tips on how to stay stylish while staying warm!
#grwm #outfitinspo #opera #fashion #tips #whattowear
Today marks the 75th anniversary of our very first board meeting!
We celebrate the vision and legacy of our board members over the past 75 years. Thank you for your profound impact on the Canadian Opera Company!
We celebrate the vision and legacy of our board members over the past 75 years. Thank you for your profound impact on the Canadian Opera Company!
November 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Today marks the 75th anniversary of our very first board meeting!
We celebrate the vision and legacy of our board members over the past 75 years. Thank you for your profound impact on the Canadian Opera Company!
We celebrate the vision and legacy of our board members over the past 75 years. Thank you for your profound impact on the Canadian Opera Company!
Today marks the anniversary of legendary Italian composer Gioachino Rossini’s death.
Join us in February for THE BARBER OF SEVILLE and experience Rossini’s genius live on stage. coc.ca/Barber
🎨: Hortense Haudebourt-Lescot
Join us in February for THE BARBER OF SEVILLE and experience Rossini’s genius live on stage. coc.ca/Barber
🎨: Hortense Haudebourt-Lescot
November 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Today marks the anniversary of legendary Italian composer Gioachino Rossini’s death.
Join us in February for THE BARBER OF SEVILLE and experience Rossini’s genius live on stage. coc.ca/Barber
🎨: Hortense Haudebourt-Lescot
Join us in February for THE BARBER OF SEVILLE and experience Rossini’s genius live on stage. coc.ca/Barber
🎨: Hortense Haudebourt-Lescot
The moment it all sank in 💛
Our 2025 Centre Stage winners — Nikan Ingabire Kanate, Camila Montefusco, and Søren Pedersen — celebrating a night they’ll never forget.
Until next year, Centre Stage. 🌟
📸: Michael Cooper
Our 2025 Centre Stage winners — Nikan Ingabire Kanate, Camila Montefusco, and Søren Pedersen — celebrating a night they’ll never forget.
Until next year, Centre Stage. 🌟
📸: Michael Cooper
November 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The moment it all sank in 💛
Our 2025 Centre Stage winners — Nikan Ingabire Kanate, Camila Montefusco, and Søren Pedersen — celebrating a night they’ll never forget.
Until next year, Centre Stage. 🌟
📸: Michael Cooper
Our 2025 Centre Stage winners — Nikan Ingabire Kanate, Camila Montefusco, and Søren Pedersen — celebrating a night they’ll never forget.
Until next year, Centre Stage. 🌟
📸: Michael Cooper
Meet the artists portraying Gilda and the Duke of Mantua in Verdi’s RIGOLETTO this winter!
🎶 Soprano Andrea Carroll brings her radiant voice and emotional depth to the role of Gilda.
🎶 Tenor Ben Bliss makes his role debut as the Duke of Mantua.
🎟️ coc.ca/rigoletto
🎶 Soprano Andrea Carroll brings her radiant voice and emotional depth to the role of Gilda.
🎶 Tenor Ben Bliss makes his role debut as the Duke of Mantua.
🎟️ coc.ca/rigoletto
November 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Meet the artists portraying Gilda and the Duke of Mantua in Verdi’s RIGOLETTO this winter!
🎶 Soprano Andrea Carroll brings her radiant voice and emotional depth to the role of Gilda.
🎶 Tenor Ben Bliss makes his role debut as the Duke of Mantua.
🎟️ coc.ca/rigoletto
🎶 Soprano Andrea Carroll brings her radiant voice and emotional depth to the role of Gilda.
🎶 Tenor Ben Bliss makes his role debut as the Duke of Mantua.
🎟️ coc.ca/rigoletto
See the rest of our season starting at just $170!
Don’t miss your chance to experience the remaining four operas this season, including two of the most iconic works in the operatic canon, with our Four-Opera Subscription Package.
coc.ca/subscribe
Don’t miss your chance to experience the remaining four operas this season, including two of the most iconic works in the operatic canon, with our Four-Opera Subscription Package.
coc.ca/subscribe
November 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
See the rest of our season starting at just $170!
Don’t miss your chance to experience the remaining four operas this season, including two of the most iconic works in the operatic canon, with our Four-Opera Subscription Package.
coc.ca/subscribe
Don’t miss your chance to experience the remaining four operas this season, including two of the most iconic works in the operatic canon, with our Four-Opera Subscription Package.
coc.ca/subscribe
We're thrilled to welcome Luke Sutliff to our stage this winter in his signature role of Figaro in THE BARBER OF SEVILLE!
Sutliff is an internationally acclaimed baritone. Known for his “rich, penetrating” voice, his Figaro is both “virile and playful” (On Stage Colorado).
🎟️ coc.ca/Barber
Sutliff is an internationally acclaimed baritone. Known for his “rich, penetrating” voice, his Figaro is both “virile and playful” (On Stage Colorado).
🎟️ coc.ca/Barber
November 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM
We're thrilled to welcome Luke Sutliff to our stage this winter in his signature role of Figaro in THE BARBER OF SEVILLE!
Sutliff is an internationally acclaimed baritone. Known for his “rich, penetrating” voice, his Figaro is both “virile and playful” (On Stage Colorado).
🎟️ coc.ca/Barber
Sutliff is an internationally acclaimed baritone. Known for his “rich, penetrating” voice, his Figaro is both “virile and playful” (On Stage Colorado).
🎟️ coc.ca/Barber
Meet the world's leading Rigoletto: Baritone Quinn Kelsey!
Kelsey is celebrated worldwide as an "arresting artist" (New York Times), and is known for his commanding stage presence, emotional depth, and rich, velvety voice.
🎟️ coc.ca/Rigoletto
Kelsey is celebrated worldwide as an "arresting artist" (New York Times), and is known for his commanding stage presence, emotional depth, and rich, velvety voice.
🎟️ coc.ca/Rigoletto
November 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Meet the world's leading Rigoletto: Baritone Quinn Kelsey!
Kelsey is celebrated worldwide as an "arresting artist" (New York Times), and is known for his commanding stage presence, emotional depth, and rich, velvety voice.
🎟️ coc.ca/Rigoletto
Kelsey is celebrated worldwide as an "arresting artist" (New York Times), and is known for his commanding stage presence, emotional depth, and rich, velvety voice.
🎟️ coc.ca/Rigoletto
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The @canadianopera.bsky.social's annual Centre Stage Competition was on October 23rd. Relive the thrilling evening! Review on our website now.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The @canadianopera.bsky.social's annual Centre Stage Competition was on October 23rd. Relive the thrilling evening! Review on our website now.
operacanada.ca/canadian-ope...
operacanada.ca/canadian-ope...
What do you wish people knew about opera?
Seven of our audience members opened up about their love for the art form, and what keeps them coming back.
coc.ca/try-opera #TryOpera
Seven of our audience members opened up about their love for the art form, and what keeps them coming back.
coc.ca/try-opera #TryOpera
October 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
What do you wish people knew about opera?
Seven of our audience members opened up about their love for the art form, and what keeps them coming back.
coc.ca/try-opera #TryOpera
Seven of our audience members opened up about their love for the art form, and what keeps them coming back.
coc.ca/try-opera #TryOpera