Canadian Opera Company

Share the magic of music this Giving Tuesday! 💝 Your support today helps the COC bring music to everyone through accessible programs like our Free Concert Series. Thanks to the generosity of folks like you, nearly 10,000 people experienced the joy of live performances for free last season! These concerts are more than just events; they’re moments of connection, joy, and community. Be a part of Giving Tuesday and help share the joy of live music with everyone in our community. 👉 Give Today! https://lnkd.in/e6ve6Dz6

This week's Spotlight Series featured some of Canada's rising stars! COC members enjoyed a special concert featuring the Ensemble Studio, Canada's leading professional development program for emerging opera artists. Join us next time by becoming a member at the Vox, President's Council, Golden Circle, or Supporting Friend level and above. 👉 Learn more at coc.ca/members 📸: Gaetz Photography

Today marks the start of this year's Fine Wine Auction! 🍷 When you participate, you’re not just bidding on world-class vintages – you’re also helping to nurture the next generation of Canadian opera talent through the Ensemble Studio program. This year’s auction features rare and exclusive wines, including: 🍇 2013 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Corton Grand Cru 🍇 2006 Salon Cuvee S Le Mesnil 🍇 1985 Château Rauzan-Ségla, Margaux …and so much more! 🍾 Bidding is open until December 3, 2024 – don’t miss your chance to support the arts and indulge in these extraordinary vintages. Start bidding now! coc.ca/fine-wine-auction

The Joan Baillie Archives of the Canadian Opera Company celebrates its 50th anniversary this year! What better excuse to come on an operatic treasure hunt?... 🎉👀 Our latest COC News post shares just a few of the many fascinating photographs, posters, costume designs, and set maquettes preserved in our archive. Follow the link to dive into the stacks with us! coc.ca/news 📷: COC Staff

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Centre Stage gala! 🌟 Your presence helped make the evening unforgettable as we celebrated the new generation of opera talent together, surrounded by music, joy, and inspiring company. Swipe to relive some of the night’s magical moments! 📸: Ryan Emberley

Today marks a significant milestone in our history—the anniversary of our very first board meeting! On November 13, 1950, the founding members of what was then called the "Opera Festival Association of Toronto" gathered at the National Club for their inaugural meeting. This meeting was the start to what would become a cornerstone of Canadian opera. Shortly after, they announced the 1951 season with THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, MADAMA BUTTERFLY, and FAUST—operas that set the stage for the company's future! Today, we celebrate the vision, dedication, and legacy of our board members over the past 74 years. 📷: Clockwise, left to right: Edward Johnson, Nicholas Goldschmidt, Ettore Mazzoleni, Arnold Walter, Herman Geiger-Torel (back to camera).

🕊️ On this Remembrance Day, we honour and remember the courage and sacrifice of those who have served. Lest we forget.

Last week, we announced an exciting new partnership between the Canadian Opera Company and Michelin-recommended fine dining restaurant Restaurant Lucie alongside The Social Catering & Co! This collaboration is a wonderful extension of my longtime friendship with Yannick Bigourdan, and we look forward to elevating our patrons' visits to the opera house with thoughtfully curated and impeccably prepared items that cater to the senses as holistically as the opera-going experience itself. This partnership officially launched on October 30th with an exclusive dining event at our Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition, featuring a menu crafted by Lucie’s award-winning Executive Chef, Arnaud Bloquel. Through this partnership, theatre lovers can now enjoy exceptional culinary moments that elevate their visit to the opera. We can’t wait to share these unforgettable experiences with you! 📸: Ryan Emberley https://lnkd.in/d9pe4wVw

Ariana Maubach's captivating performance won her both First Prize and the Audience Choice Award in this year's Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition. 🎉🏆 Enjoy a clip of her winning rendition of "Cruda sorte" from Rossini's L'ITALIANA IN ALGERI. Congratulations and bravo again to all of this year's talented winners! 👏

🌟 Soprano Emma Pennell dazzled the audience and earned Second Prize at this year’s Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition! Catch the brilliance of their performance in this clip of “Donde lieta uscì” from Puccini’s LA BOHÈME. ❤️