{"id":113020,"date":"2025-03-27T12:07:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T16:07:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=113020"},"modified":"2025-03-27T14:00:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T18:00:02","slug":"scoop-opera-5-named-canadian-opera-companys-newest-company-residence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2025\/03\/27\/scoop-opera-5-named-canadian-opera-companys-newest-company-residence\/","title":{"rendered":"THE SCOOP | Opera 5 Has Been Named The Canadian Opera Company\u2019s Newest Company-in-Residence"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A scene from Opera 5’s 2016 production of Die Fledermaus (Photo: Emily Ding)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Toronto\u2019s Opera 5 has been named as the latest Company-in-Residence of the Canadian Opera Company. The artistic residency carries a two-year term that begins on July 1, 2025.<\/p>\n

A major component of the residency is a collaboration on the creation of an operatic work that will be presented at the Canadian Opera Company.<\/p>\n

Established in 2016, the COC\u2019s Company-in-Residence program allows local indie opera companies to expand their reach, offering support and guidance.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Canadian Opera Company is proud to support fellow creators,\u201d says COC General Director David Ferguson<\/strong>. \u201cAs a national performing arts organization, one of the COC\u2019s foundational pillars is our commitment to leveraging our platform and resources to boost the profile of emerging opera artists and collectives. We are passionate about investing in the broader Canadian opera community and are looking forward to introducing more audiences to Opera 5 and their incredible work.\u201d<\/p>\n

Opera 5<\/h3>\n

Led by General Director & Founding Member Rachel Krehm, Artistic Director Jessica Derventzis, Music Director Evan Mitchell, and Programs Manager Jaclyn Grossman, Toronto-based Opera 5 is an independent organization. They\u2019ve come to specialize in chamber opera productions, artist mentorships<\/a>, web series \u2014 one of which snagged a prestigious Opera America Award for Digital Excellence in 2024<\/a> \u2014 and the creation of new opera works.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Opera 5 team is over the moon to be the next Company-in-Residence at the COC!\u201d says Opera 5 General Director Rachel Krehm<\/strong>. \u201cWe are eager to maximize this life-changing opportunity to be mentored by the COC so that we can grow, reach a larger audience, and create a greater impact with our work. We also hope this residency will allow us the opportunity to build and solidify our Toronto Opera Festival, a brand-new initiative which we want to be a platform for Canadian works and Canadian artists.\u201d<\/p>\n

Opera 5 has produced a string of operas since 2012, including audience favourites like Britten\u2019s The Turn of the Screw, Die Fledermaus and many others, along with bringing much lesser known historical works to light, including Ethel Smyth\u2019s The Boatswain\u2019s Mate and Reynaldo Hahn’s l’\u00eele du r\u00eave.<\/p>\n

Another major component is the creation and production of new works. Opera 5 has given the world premiere of Cecilia Livingston\u2019s The Masque of the Red Death and Darren Russo\u2019s Storybook, among others.<\/p>\n

In 2025, Opera 5 will launch the Toronto Opera Festival<\/a>, a 10-day celebration of the art form in the city.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the heart of every COC residency is the unique opportunity for mutual learning,\u201d says Roberto Mauro<\/strong>, COC Director of Artistic Operations & Planning. \u201cWe are deeply impressed by the creative work that Opera 5 has brought to life already and are keen to share insights and ideas over the course of our collaborative work ahead. Having more \u2014 and stronger \u2014 voices across Toronto\u2019s opera community is a win for everyone, artists and audiences alike, and we are proud to support that vision.\u201d<\/p>\n

Opera 5 Live<\/h3>\n

Even before the Toronto Opera Festival in June 2025, Opera 5 will perform at the COC\u2019s Free Concert Series<\/strong> in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre on April 16<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The performance offers a preview of a brand-new chamber opera titled Come Closer by composer Ryan Trew and librettist Rachel Krehm. Krehm sings the role of Big Sister, with soprano Jacqueline Woodley in the role of Little Sister, in a work that explores grief, loss, and healing. It\u2019s inspired by the personal story of the loss of Rachel Krehm\u2019s sister to drug addiction<\/p>\n

Come Closer will have its world premiere in Toronto this June at the Toronto Opera Festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n

More information on the Canadian Opera Company\u2019s Company-in-Residence can be found on the COC website here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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