I am always interested in what goes into creating projects that we, the performers, experience quite close to the end of the whole process. Yes, we learn the music, and we are there for staging and music rehearsal, and we see something of what goes...
Since I started writing these posts, I have often found myself thinking, how cool is it that I get to just ask questions that I have secretly had all along? I always find that I am quite curious as to how the professionals that I work with...
Cover photo by: Bo Huang Written by: Saige Carlson As a young singer, I often find myself trying to analyze the career trajectories of other singers with whom I have crossed paths, as though I could write a recipe for success if given enough information. In University,...
Yesterday morning at 7:30am, everyone at University of Toronto Opera arrived at Pearson airport, sleepy and excited, ready to embark on our annual trip to the big apple. Every year, the opera masters and diploma students are lucky enough to participate in a 3 day journey...
We had an early start this morning in sunny New York City, But the weather made it all the more easy. After another stop at our favourite diner, The Flame, for a little breakfast (and by little, I mean HUGE portions of a classic diner...
Some of my colleagues and I started out the morning by grabbing breakfast (and some much-needed COFFEE) and walking to The National Opera Center, where we had our annual sing-out. Every year at University of Toronto Opera we have a “sing-in” at the beginning of...
Second year Masters student Joshua Clemenger reflects on University of Toronto Opera's trip to New York City this past week. On Wednesday, students and faculty of UofT Opera left for our annual trip to New York City. This is the last trip I will be...
Stepping onto the MacMillan Theatre stage for the first time is, for many, an awe-inspiring experience. For most of us who have never set foot in a space designed for full operatic performances, one is struck by the sheer height of the ceilings and the...
As I stepped onto the stage of the MacMillan Theatre last week for the first time since graduating from the Opera Division in 2003, I must confess to being almost as nervous as I was the very first time. What would today’s students think of...
We recently returned from a four-day visit to New York City. Through the incredible generosity of Richard and Donna Holbrook, 18 UofT Opera students saw three productions at the Metropolitan Opera, participated in two Masterclasses and enjoyed some pretty amazing meals. Here are the impressions...