One of the highlights of the COC Vocal Series in the still-young opera season happened yesterday, in the form of a recital given by American mezzo-soprano Helene Schneiderman.

The three honourees, Alexander Neef, Dominique Labelle, and Wayne Gooding, were recognized for their unique contributions to Canadian opera at the 2018 Rubies Awards last night in Toronto.

Classical music and opera events happening in and around Toronto for the week of October 22 – 28.

Classical music and opera events happening in and around Toronto for the week of October 15 – 21.

Hadrian is appealing and accessible, but lacks the dramatic twists and turns needed to make this an enduring production.

We chat with the Canadian tenor Isaiah Bell about working with Rufus Wainwright, being open to vulnerability, and his experience preparing for his leading role in the COC's upcoming production of Hadrian.

Classical music and opera events happening in and around Toronto for the week of October 8 – 14.

Canadian Bass-Baritone Gordon Bintner chats about his return to Toronto to sing the title role in The Canadian Opera Company's production of Eugene Onegin, and the process which informs his artistic practice.

Classical music and opera events happening in and around Toronto for the week of October 1 – 7.

COC’s Eugene Onegin may be sparse, but its minimalism only serves to clear the way for a powerful wallop.