Jean-Sébastien Vallée Receives Ordre du Mérite Choral du Québec
After making his Boston Symphony debut last week, we now celebrate conductor Jean-Sébastien Vallée receiving the Ordre du Mérite Choral du Québec, the highest distinction awarded by the Alliance chorale du Québec.
This honour recognizes individuals who have made outstanding and sustained contributions to choral music in Québec over at least a decade.
Sarah Dufresne, Andriana Chuchman, Elena Howard-Scott, Simona Genga, Stephen Hegedus, and Nathan Keoughan with the Canadian Opera Company
Sopranos Sarah Dufresne, Andriana Chuchman, and Elena Howard-Scott, mezzo-soprano Simona Genga, baritone Nathan Keoughan, and bass-baritone Stephen Hegedus join the Canadian Opera Company for Verdi's Rigoletto.
The production is directed by Christopher Alden, and is led by conductor Johannes Debus.
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January 24 to February 14 - Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Isaiah Bell with Colorado Symphony
Tenor Isaiah Bell joins Colorado Symphony for Mozart and Now.
The program is led by conductor Peter Oundjian, and features three of Mozart’s most revered compositions alongside modern works by Joel Thompson, Vivian Fung, and Gabriela Lena Frank.
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January 23 and 25 - Boettcher Concert Hall
Andrew Crust with Orchestre Métropolitain
Conductor Andrew Crust leads the Orchestre Métropolitain for Symphonic Tales of British Cinema: From Hercule Poirot to Harry Potter.
The program brings to life the iconic British characters who inspired some of the greatest film scores, from timeless Shakespearean tragedies, to the high-stakes world of James Bond.
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January 22 - Teatro Mirella & Lino Saputo (Saint-Léonard)
January 23 - Maison symphonique de Montréal
Evan Korbut with Against the Grain Theatre
Baritone Evan Korbut joins Against the Grain Theatre for an Opera Pub!
The program also features Marion Newman, Giles Tomkins, Danlie Rae Acebuque and more.
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January 19 - The Tranzac (Toronto)
Jamie Groote on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
Soprano Jamie Groote joins Star Trek: Starfleet Academy in season one episode two, making a truly out-of-this-world debut!
Jamie’s appearance on the series features the Papageno/Papagena and Marzelline/Jaquino duets with Robert Picardo as The Doctor.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is now streaming on Paramount Plus.
Juliane Gallant with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor Juliane Gallant joins the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra for Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery.
The program includes more than 25 excerpts from Vivaldi's most popular and important works, including The Four Seasons.
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January 18 - Jack Singer Concert Hall
Tracy Cantin with Chicago Opera Theater
Soprano Tracy Cantin joins Chicago Opera Theater for In America's Embrace.
The program is lead by Music Director and Pianist Laurie Rogers, and features music by Kurt Weill, Irving Berlin, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Igor Stravinsky, and other composers who sought refuge in immigrating to America, escaping persecution in their homelands.
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January 18 - Studebaker Theater (Chicago)
Jesse Blumberg with Victoria Baroque
Baritone Jesse Blumberg joins Victoria Baroque for Of Gods and Lovers.
The program tours through archetypal love stories of ancient mythology brought to life by the music of Handel and Purcell.
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January 16 - St. John the Divine Church (Victoria)
Jean-Sébastien Vallée with Boston Symphony
Conductor Jean-Sébastien Vallée joins the Boston Symphony Orchestra to prepare the Tanglewood Festival Chorus for Bernstein's Chichester Psalms.
The program is conducted by music director Andris Nelsons.
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January 15 and 17 - Symphony Hall (Boston)
Antoine Plante with Mercury Chamber Orchestra
Conductor Antoine Plante leads the Mercury Chamber Orchestra for Hémisphères.
The program includes works by Gardel, Villa-Lobos, Sibelius, Greig, and more.
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January 10 - Cullen Theater at the Wortham (Houston)
Simon Rivard with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Simon Rivard leads the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra for The Unquiet Heart.
The program highlights a new work by composer Mao Zhu, featuring special guest Jing Xia on guzheng, blending Eastern tradition with contemporary textures in a poignant, modern voice.
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January 10 - D.F. Cook Recital Hall
Jing Xia on guzheng
Olivier Bergeron with Opéra Royal and Le Concert Spirituel
Baritone Olivier Bergeron joins the Opéra Royal and Le Concert Spirituel for an evening of Charpentier motets.
The program is led by conductor Hervé Niquet, and features the Singers of the Centre de musique baroque de Versailles.
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January 10 - Royal Chapel of Versailles
Claire de Sévigné with Victoria Symphony
Soprano Claire de Sévigné joins the Victoria Symphony for a New Year’s Day Celebration.
The program is led by conductor Giuseppe Pietraroia, and features members of the Pacific Opera Victoria Chorus, as well as dancers from Ballet Victoria.
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January 1, 2026 - Royal Theatre (Victoria)
Wallis Giunta at Roy Thomson Hall
Mezzo-soprano Wallis Giunta joins the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra, with Attila Glatz Concert Productions at Roy Thomson Hall for BRAVISSIMO! New Year's at the Opera.
The program is led by conductor Johannes Debus, and features selections from the greatest operas ever written, during this glamourous New Year's Eve experience.
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December 31 - Roy Thomson Hall
Scott Rumble with Toronto Operetta Theatre
Tenor Scott Rumble joins Toronto Operetta Theatre for Kalman's Czardas Princess.
The production is directed by Guillermo Silva-Marin, and is led by conductor Derek Bate.
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December 30, 2025 to January 4, 2026 - St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, Jane Mallett Theatre
Sarah Dufresne with Tiroler Festspiele Erl
Soprano Sarah Dufresne joins Tiroler Festspiele Erl for Bellini's La sonnambula.
The production is led by conductor Giacomo Sagripanti and features the Orchester und Chor der Tiroler Festspiele Erl.
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December 28- Festspielhaus (Austria)
Andrew Crust with Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Andrew Crust joins Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for Elf in Concert.
The program features John Debney’s wonderful score, played live by the VSO, as the full film plays on the big screen.
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December 19 to 20 - Orpheum Theatre
Georgia Burashko with Les arts florissants
Mezzo soprano Georgia Burashko joins Les Arts Florissants for a tour of Bach's Christmas Oratorio.
The program is led by conductor Paul Agnew.
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December 16 - Megaron (Athens)
December 18 - Imperial Theatre (Compiègne)
Owen McCausland with Regina Symphony Orchestra
Tenor Owen McCausland joins the Regina Symphony Orchestra for Handel's Messiah.
The program is led by Gordon Gerrard, and features the Regina Philharmonic Chorus.
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December 18 - Knox- Metropolitan (Saskatchewan)
