Antoine Plante with the Mercury Chamber Orchestra
Conductor Antoine Plante leads the Mercury Chamber Orchestra for Mozart and Haydn.
The program features Mozart’s Haffner Symphony alongside Haydn’s triumphant London Symphony.
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October 10 - Cullen Theater at the Wortham (Houston)
Scott Rumble with Daegu Opera
Tenor Scott Rumble joins Daegu Opera for Puccini’s Turandot.
The production is directed by Andrea Bernard, and is led by conductor An-hoon Song.
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October 10 - Daegu Opera House (Korea)
Simon Rivard with Lapland Chamber Orchestra
Conductor Simon Rivard leads the Lapland Chamber Orchestra for Narrative Dimensions, a chamber symphony concert.
The program features mezzo soprano Tuuri Dede, and includes selections by Silvestrov, Wagner, and Brahms.
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October 8 to 9 - Kulttuuritalo Korundi (Finland)
Tuuri Dede
Andrew Crust with the Phoenix Symphony
Conductor Andrew Crust leads the Phoenix Symphony for Final Symphony: Music from Final Fantasy.
The program transforms the iconic music of legendary composers Nobuo Uematsu and Masashi Hamauzu into a powerful orchestral journey filled with adventure, emotion, and unforgettable storytelling.
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October 3 to - Symphony Hall, Phoenix
Joel Allison with the Canadian Opera Company
Bass-baritone Joel Allison joins the Canadian Opera Company for Mozart’s Così fan tutte.
The production is directed by Atom Egoyan, and is led by conductor Johannes Debus.
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October 3 to 18 - Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Claire de Sévigné, Colin Ainsworth, Alex Halliday with Toronto Mendelssohn Choir
Soprano Claire de Sévigné, tenor Colin Ainsworth, and bass-baritone Alex Halliday join the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir for Mozart’s Mass in C Minor and Requiem.
The program also premieres a TMChoir commission, Matthew Emery’s Agnus Dei: Truth Uphold and Guide Me.
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September 30 to October 1 – Koerner Hall
Evan Korbut at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
Baritone Evan Korbut takes the stage at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts for Brian Current’s Missing.
The production is led by Artists of the Opera Missing (ATOM), a collective of Indigenous and settler artists, with music direction by Timothy Long.
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September 29 - Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, Jennifer Velva Bernstein Performance Hall
Sarah Dufresne with Bayerische Staatsoper
Soprano Sarah Dufresne joins the Bayerische Staatsoper for Händel's Semele.
The production is directed by Claus Guth, and is led by conductor Leonardo García Alarcón.
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September 28 - Bayerische Staatsoper
Léa Moisan-Perrier with the National Arts Centre Orchestra
Conductor Léa Moisan-Perrier leads the National Arts Centre Orchestra for Symphony in Your Neighbourhood – a series bringing the symphony to local communities.
The program mixes classics by Mozart and Haydn with Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, K-Pop's Golden Demon Hunters from Netflix, and more unexpected discoveries!
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September 29 - Carleton Dominion Chalmers Centre
October 1 - Shenkman Arts Centre
Dean Artists Management and Kanttila Management Announce Collaborative Partnership
Dean Artists Management (Toronto) and Kanttila Management (Munich & Helsinki) are pleased to announce a new collaborative partnership, establishing a reciprocal relationship between the two artist management companies.
Bringing together Dean Artists’ longstanding relationships in North America and Kanttila Management’s international network across Europe and Asia, the partnership creates new opportunities for collaboration and professional exchange across the international classical music landscape.
By sharing their respective networks and expertise, Dean Artists Management and Kanttila Management will foster opportunities for artistic and professional development across North America and international markets. The companies share a commitment to the individual aspirations, evolving needs, and long-term development of the artists they represent. Together, they will support artists at every stage of their careers — from emerging talent taking their first professional steps to established artists working on major stages around the world.
Morgan Reid, Managing Director of Dean Artists Management shares, “Dean Artists Management has always been dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for artists, and this partnership allows us to build on that work while creating new avenues for cultural exchange. The team at Kanttila Management shares our commitment to thoughtful, long-term career development, and I look forward to the relationships and possibilities that will grow from working together in the years ahead.”
Kalle Kanttila, Founder & CEO of Kanttila Management, adds: “As Kanttila Management continues to grow, strengthening our connections within the North American market has become an increasingly important focus for the agency. Through our partnership with Dean Artists, we look forward to deepening the ties between our respective networks, while creating opportunities for the remarkable artistic talent in Canada to connect with our partners and institutions across Europe and Asia.”
This alliance marks a new opportunity for both companies to build on their respective strengths and pursue sustainable long-term growth through international collaboration. By facilitating reciprocal connections and expanding access to professional opportunities, Dean Artists Management and Kanttila Management look forward to supporting the continued development of the artists they represent.
About Dean Artists Management
For more than three decades, Dean Artists Management has been a leading presence in the Canadian classical music landscape, representing singers, conductors, directors, and choreographers at regional, national, and international levels. DAM is committed to fostering artistic excellence and building sustainable careers, helping artists realize their potential and connect with audiences in Canada and around the world. Recent and upcoming highlights for the roster include engagements with the Canadian Opera Company, Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Opéra de Montréal, Vancouver Opera, Boston Symphony Orchestra, The Cleveland Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, LA Phil, Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, and Toronto Symphony Orchestra, among others.
In 2025, Morgan Reid was appointed Managing Director, ushering in a new chapter for the company while building on its longstanding commitment to artist advocacy and career development. Working alongside a dedicated team, serving a selectively curated roster, Reid leads the company’s continued evolution, with a focus on thoughtful, individualised representation and expanding opportunities for its artists. Beyond artist management, Dean Artists contributes to the broader performing arts sector through advocacy and mentorship, fostering a collaborative and sustainable future for the profession.
About Kanttila Management
Established in 2012, Kanttila Management was founded under the leadership of Kalle Kanttila as an international agency for opera singers, with offices in Munich & Helsinki. The agency has since experienced strong growth and now represents a diverse roster of singers, conductors, stage directors, and choreographers. As one of Germany’s largest international classical performing arts agencies, Kanttila Management has developed extensive relationships with leading opera houses and cultural institutions throughout Europe, Asia, and beyond. The agency regularly collaborates with institutions including the Deutsche Oper Berlin, Bayerische Staatsoper, Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House in London, China National Centre for the Performing Arts, Royal Swedish Opera, Royal Danish Opera, Opéra national de Paris, Finnish National Opera, and Opéra de Lyon, among many others.
Kanttila Management remains committed to representing a select number of artists, ensuring that each receives close individual attention, strategic long-term career development, and an individually tailored approach to representation across international markets.
Dean Artists Management Welcomes Bass-Baritone Edmund Milly to the Roster for General Management
Dean Artists Management is delighted to welcome bass-baritone Edmund Milly to our roster.
Bass-baritone Edmund Milly is sought after for his “annunciatory power” (New York Times), “perfect diction” (Los Angeles Times), and distinctive “delicacy and personal warmth” (Boston Classical Review). Increasingly in demand on the symphonic stage, the coming season sees his debut with the Dallas Symphony in Bach’s St. John Passion, a work that has become a staple of his repertoire since his Lincoln Center debut as Jesus with Yale Schola Cantorum, led by Masaaki Suzuki.
Recent and upcoming engagements include appearances with the Baltimore Symphony (Stravinsky’s Renard), Cathedral Choral Society (Orff’s Carmina Burana), National Philharmonic (Handel’s Messiah), Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra (Beethoven’s Ninth), and his Carnegie Hall debut with Fauré’s Requiem.
A committed interpreter of Bach’s major works, Edmund has also performed over 110 of Bach’s cantatas. He cherishes his work with the organizations dedicated to bringing Bach’s music to life, including the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, Bachfest Leipzig, Cantata Collective, and Trinity Church NYC. Continuing his collaboration with Jos van Veldhoven, Edmund performed a selection of secular cantatas at this year’s Oregon Bach Festival. This season also marks his first performance with the Colorado Bach Ensemble, in addition to Passion performances with the Washington Bach Consort and Ensemble Veritas, among others.
A veteran of the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” Edmund has been a soloist at the White House, the Pentagon, and the U.S. Supreme Court. His recorded work includes solo credits on the BBC and CBC, and appearances on several GRAMMY-nominated albums. He has had the pleasure of performing under the batons of Dame Jane Glover, Andrew Megill, Ken-David Masur, Robert Spano, Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Matthew Halls, JoAnn Falletta, and Jonathon Heyward, among others.
Edmund is represented by Managing Director Morgan Reid for worldwide general management.
Kirsten MacKinnon & Nathan Keoughan with Opéra de Montréal
Soprano Kirsten MacKinnon and baritone Nathan Keoughan join Opéra de Montréal for Puccini’s Turandot.
The production is directed by Francesca Zambello, and is led by music director Paolo Arrivabeni.
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September 26 to October 4 - Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Place des Arts
Juliane Gallant with Symphony Nova Scotia
Conductor Juliane Gallant leads Symphony Nova Scotia for Music is Medicine.
Part of Symphony Nova Scotia’s 19th annual Symphony Week performing free concerts throughout the community, the program features works by Rossini, Stravinsky, Strauss, Hayden, Alan Syliboy, and more.
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September 26 to 27 – Paul O'Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library
Simon Rivard with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Simon Rivard leads the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra for Titans Awaken.
The program features Bartók’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with acclaimed pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin, alongside Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, Titan.
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September 25 – St. John's Arts and Culture Centre
Charles Richard-Hamelin
Miriam Khalil with Orchestre national de France
Soprano Miriam Khalil joins the Orchestre national de France for Karim Al-Zand's Al-Hakawati (The Storyteller).
The program celebrates the French premiere of the Radio France commission by Al-Zand, alongside Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, featuring violinist Sergey Khachatryan and led by conductor Cristian Măcelaru.
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September 24 - Maison de la Radio et de la Musique
Sergey Khachatryan - Photo : Marco Borggreve
Samuel Chan with Oper Kiel
Baritone Samuel Chan joins Oper Kiel for Wagner’s Tannhäuser.
The production is directed by Daniel Karasek, and is led by conductors Hendrik Vestmann and Felix Pätzold.
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September 19 to November 8 - Opernhaus Kiel
Andriana Chuchman, Peter Barrett, Owen McCausland & Alex Halliday with Canadian Opera Company
Soprano Andriana Chuchman, tenor Owen McCausland, baritone Peter Barrett, and bass-baritone Alex Halliday join the Canadian Opera Company for Verdi’s The La Traviata.
The production is directed by Arin Arbus with Revivial Director Mo Zhou, and is led by conductor Paolo Carignani.
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September 18 to October 17 - Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Dean Artists Management Welcomes Conductor Léa Moisan-Perrier to the Roster for General Management
Dean Artists Management is delighted to welcome conductor Léa Moisan-Perrier to our roster.
Léa Moisan-Perrier is recognized for her vibrant stage presence, the sensitivity of her interpretations, the originality of her programming, and her ability to connect with both musicians and audiences. She is the Artistic Director and Conductor of Orchestre symphonique de l’Estuaire, and the conductor of Montréal’s Choir of the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul.
The 2026–2027 season sees debut engagements with the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre philharmonique du Québec, and the Ontario Philharmonic. A frequent guest conductor, she has collaborated with leading ensembles including Orchestre symphonique de Laval, Orchestre classique de Montréal, and Orchestre symphonique de Sherbrooke, among others.
Moisan-Perrier was appointed Assistant Conductor to Yannick Nézet-Séguin for the 2025–26 season, following two years as a member of the Orchestre Métropolitain Conducting Academy. After the success of her debut on the podium with OM in December 2025, her appointment was renewed for a second season (2026-27). Through their ongoing collaboration, Léa has worked with esteemed guest collaborators and engaged with a wide range of repertoire, including conducting Dvořák's Cello Concerto with Jean-Guihen Queyras in April 2026. She returns to the podium of OM in the 2026–2027 season, conducting their annual holiday programming at Montréal’s historic Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal.
Léa’s operatic experience includes significant credits as an assistant conductor at Opéra national du Rhin (Offenbach’s Barkouf), and Opéra Orchestre national Montpellier Occitanie (Massenet’s Grisélidis). Additionally, she has served as Assistant Conductor to Yannick Nézet-Séguin for the Orchestre Métropolitain and Festival de Lanaudière co-productions of Aida, Macbeth, and Tristan und Isolde. Since 2025, she conducts the productions of the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal Opera Workshop and, next season, returns to assists Nézet-Séguin for Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier, presented in collaboration with Opéra de Montréal.
Léa is represented by Managing Director Morgan Reid for worldwide general management.
Teiya Kasahara 笠原 貞野 with The Censored Opera Festival
Soprano Teiya Kasahara 笠原 貞野 joins the Censored Opera Festival for LA DORICLEA: INTER-ACTS and Orpheus in UNDERWORLD.
La Doriclea: Inter-Acts is directed by Olga Spyropoulou and is led by conductor Matias Häkkinen. Orpheus in UNDERWORLD is directed by Debi Wong. The works are co-produced by Ensemble Nylandia, re:Naissance Immersive, Belle Spirale Dance, Fractal Arts Collective, and Weimar Baroque.
La Doriclea: Inter-Acts: September 11 to 12 - Musiikkitalo, Helsinki
Orpheus in UNDERWORLD: September 18 to 19 - Tanssin talo, Helsinki
Andrew Crust with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Andrew Crust leads the Vermont Symphony Orchestra for Charity, Sylvia & Cleopatra.
The program features premieres a VSO commission by composer Clarice Assad, accompanied by selections from Giuseppi Verdi’s Aida and Hector Berlioz’ La mort de Cléopâtre. The dramatic and sweeping Scheherazade by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov brings this memorable program to a vivid close.
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September 18 – The Flynn Theater, Burlington
