Association for Opera in Canada

Association for Opera in Canada The voice of opera in Canada /
la voix de l'opére au Canada

🎬 Register Now: Amuksism. You Really Have to Listen. Join us for a powerful screening event and live discussion with Dr....
06/01/2026

🎬 Register Now: Amuksism. You Really Have to Listen.

Join us for a powerful screening event and live discussion with Dr. Dylan Robinson exploring the appropriation of Indigenous music, law, and ceremony into Western music traditions, and engaging in critical conversations around ethics, sovereignty, cultural authority, and cultural humility. The documentary will be presented in English with French subtitles.

Conference365 is a new year-round virtual series from the Association for Opera in Canada and Orchestras Canada, created to continue the conversations and connections sparked during our first joint O₂ Conference in Edmonton. No travel required!
✨ FREE TO ATTEND (registration required)
➡️ Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/evQzeGZkQdi-H4SpbhkcGg
📅 June 23
🕐 1:00 PM EST
💻 Zoom Webinar

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🎬 Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant : Amuksism. You Really Have to Listen.

Joignez-vous à nous pour un puissant visionnement collectif suivi d’une discussion en direct avec Dr Dylan Robinson, explorant l’appropriation de la musique, des lois et des cérémonies autochtones dans les traditions musicales occidentales, et ouvrant un dialogue critique autour de l’éthique, de la souveraineté, de l’autorité culturelle et de l’humilité culturelle. Le documentaire sera présenté en anglais avec des sous-titres en français.

Congrès365 est une nouvelle série virtuelle annuelle de l’Association canadienne d’opéra et d’Orchestres Canada, créée afin de poursuivre les conversations et les liens amorcés lors de notre première conférence conjointe O₂ à Edmonton (aucun déplacement requis!).

✨ PARTICIPATION GRATUITE (Inscription requise)
➡️ Inscrivez-vous ici : https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/evQzeGZkQdi-H4SpbhkcGg
📅 23 juin
🕐 13 h (HE)
💻 Webinaire Zoom

The Association for Opera in Canada and Orchestras Canada are pleased to announce the first session of Conference365, a ...
05/28/2026

The Association for Opera in Canada and Orchestras Canada are pleased to announce the first session of Conference365, a new year-round virtual series designed to continue the conversations and connections sparked during our first joint O₂ Conference in Edmonton.



Join us for Amuksism. You Really Have to Listen., a powerful documentary screening and live discussion with Dr. Dylan Robinson exploring the appropriation of Indigenous music, law, and ceremony into Western classical music traditions. The documentary will be presented in English with French subtitles!

The Association for Opera in Canada mourns the passing of Dame Felicity Lott, one of the most beloved and distinguished ...
05/26/2026

The Association for Opera in Canada mourns the passing of Dame Felicity Lott, one of the most beloved and distinguished sopranos of her generation.

We also honour Dame Felicity’s meaningful connection to Canada through her involvement with the Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM), where she generously shared her expertise and artistry with emerging singers in both 2018 and 2025. Her presence at CMIM reflected her deep commitment to mentorship and to nurturing the next generation of operatic talent.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, colleagues, students, and admirers across the global opera community.

🎬 We’re thrilled to launch Conference365 with our inaugural session: Amuksism. You Really Have to Listen. Join us for a ...
05/21/2026

🎬 We’re thrilled to launch Conference365 with our inaugural session: Amuksism. You Really Have to Listen.

Join us for a powerful screening event and live discussion with Dr. Dylan Robinson exploring the appropriation of Indigenous music, law, and ceremony into Western music traditions, and engaging in critical conversations around ethics, sovereignty, cultural authority, and cultural humility. The documentary will be presented in English with French subtitles.

Conference365 is a new year-round virtual series from the Association for Opera in Canada and Orchestras Canada, created to continue the conversations and connections sparked during our first joint O₂ Conference in Edmonton. No travel required!

✨ FREE TO ATTEND (registration required)

➡️ Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/evQzeGZkQdi-H4SpbhkcGg

📅 June 23
🕐 1:00 PM EST
💻 Zoom Webinar



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🎬 Nous sommes ravis de lancer Congrès365 avec notre toute première session : Amuksism. You Really Have to Listen.

Joignez-vous à nous pour un puissant visionnement collectif suivi d’une discussion en direct avec Dr Dylan Robinson, explorant l’appropriation de la musique, des lois et des cérémonies autochtones dans les traditions musicales occidentales, et ouvrant un dialogue critique autour de l’éthique, de la souveraineté, de l’autorité culturelle et de l’humilité culturelle. Le documentaire sera présenté en anglais avec des sous-titres en français.

Congrès365 est une nouvelle série virtuelle annuelle de l’Association canadienne d’opéra et d’Orchestres Canada, créée afin de poursuivre les conversations et les liens amorcés lors de notre première conférence conjointe O₂ à Edmonton (aucun déplacement requis!).

✨ PARTICIPATION GRATUITE (Inscription requise)

➡️ Inscrivez-vous ici : https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/evQzeGZkQdi-H4SpbhkcGg

📅 23 juin
🕐 13 h (HE)
💻 Webinaire Zoom

The Association for Opera in Canada shares in the grief and shock at the sudden passing of Cris Derksen, an extraordinar...
05/19/2026

The Association for Opera in Canada shares in the grief and shock at the sudden passing of Cris Derksen, an extraordinary Cree cellist, composer, innovator, and advocate whose artistry transformed the landscape of Canadian classical music.

A Juno-nominated artist from North Tallcree Reserve in Treaty 8 territory, their work resonated on stages across Canada and around the world.
Cris was a tireless champion for equity and representation in the arts. Through founding the Indigenous Classical Gathering at Banff Centre, serving as Artistic Advisor to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and chairing the Equity Committee for Orchestras Canada, Cris opened doors for Indigenous and BIPOC artists and helped shape a more inclusive future for classical music in Canada.

The Association for Opera in Canada recognizes and honours Cris Derksen’s profound contribution to Canadian classical music and to the cultural life of this country. Their creativity, leadership, generosity, and vision will continue to inspire artists and audiences for generations to come.
We extend our deepest condolences to Cris’s family, loved ones, collaborators, and the many communities touched by their music and spirit.

Sending best wishes to our friends at OPERA America as they begin their Opera Conference! We know it will be rich with l...
05/12/2026

Sending best wishes to our friends at OPERA America as they begin their Opera Conference! We know it will be rich with learnings and conversation.

We are pleased to announce the two Canadian participants selected to attend the OPERA America Leadership Intensive, taki...
05/05/2026

We are pleased to announce the two Canadian participants selected to attend the OPERA America Leadership Intensive, taking place August 24–29: Dorian Cox, Director of the Ensemble Studio at the Canadian Opera Company, and Renée Fajardo, Education Manager at Gateway Theatre and Artistic Producer of Sound the Alarm.

Each year, the Association for Opera in Canada selects and sponsors two Canadian participants to attend the OPERA America Leadership Intensive. Dorian Cox and Renée Fajardo were selected by an independent jury from a competitive pool of 11 applicants.

They will join an international cohort of 18 participants, including 14 from the United States, two from Europe, and two from Latin America. The program will take place August 24–29, 2026, at the Doris Duke Foundation in New York City.

To read the full article, click here: https://www.opera.ca/whats-new/association-for-opera-in-canada-announces-canadians-selected-for-the-2026-leadership-intensive-program-dorian-cox-and-renee-fajardo/

AOC’s Diffusion Sparks New Opportunities at Contact East!Joel Klein, project manager for Diffusion , AOC’s national init...
04/30/2026

AOC’s Diffusion Sparks New Opportunities at Contact East!

Joel Klein, project manager for Diffusion , AOC’s national initiative connecting equity-deserving opera creators with Canada’s multidisciplinary presenter networks, was at Contact East (Atlantic Canada’s biennial performing arts booking conference) in Saint John this April to plant seeds: introduce presenters to what equity-deserving opera artists are making, and start building the relationships that lead to bookings down the road.

What he didn’t expect was how fast things would move. Presenters weren’t just politely curious, they were ready to act, and several did. Two new Atlantic dates were confirmed for Take This Waltz (Idan Cohen) within days of the conference, Inuit Connections (Deantha Edmunds) has fresh interest from multiple presenters now in active follow-up, and a major Halifax festival is exploring a role in the next Bijuriya (Gabriel Dharmoo) premiere. It turns out there’s a lot of appetite out there right now.

We’d like to shine a spotlight on artists participating in this year’s Diffusion program, sharing reflections on how the initiative has supported their work!

We extend our sincere thanks to the Ontario Arts Council for their generous support of the Association for Opera in Cana...
04/02/2026

We extend our sincere thanks to the Ontario Arts Council for their generous support of the Association for Opera in Canada.

Their commitment to the arts empowers us to continue our work supporting, strengthening, and advocating for opera across the province. Thanks to their investment, we are able to champion artists, connect communities, and ensure that opera remains a vibrant and essential part of Ontario’s cultural landscape.

We are deeply grateful for their partnership and shared belief in the power of the arts.

Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario Ontario Government

Congratulations to all of this years Juno Award nominees and winners!Artists of the album MISSING were nominated in the ...
03/30/2026

Congratulations to all of this years Juno Award nominees and winners!

Artists of the album MISSING were nominated in the category of CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SMALL ENSEMBLE)

Pro Coro Canada won in the category of CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR for the Ukrainian War Requiem. This work featured opera community member John Tessier.

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