Ticket Sales:

• August 29 (Members)
• August 30 (Subscribers)
• September 1 (Free Digital Members and eOpera Subscribers)
• September 2 (General Public) 

Mark your calendar—tickets go on sale to the public on September 2!

Competition Experience
$150/Ticket 

With your ticket purchase to Centre Stage you receive access to:

• a selection of delicious canapés and refreshments specially curated by The Chase
• access to the thrilling final round of the national Ensemble Studio Competition
• a post-show toast feting the winners and finalists of Canada’s leading vocal competition

 
Premium Spotlight Experience
$1000/Ticket

In addition to the complete Competition Experience (see above), the Premium Spotlight experience includes:

• a three-course dinner, presented in the stunning Henry N. R. Jackman Lounge after the main event
• opportunity to personally engage with and celebrate competition winners, finalists, and current Ensemble Studio artists
• connection building with cultural philanthropists and Canadian business leaders who share your passion for creating opportunities for the next generation of opera talent in Canada.
• Tax receipts will be issued for the maximum allowable amount

To purchase Premium Spotlight Experience tickets or explore table sponsorship opportunities, please contact Christie Darville at [email protected] or 416-523-5255.

Schedule:

• 5:30 p.m. Pre-Competition Reception
• 7:00 p.m. Ensemble Studio Competition
• 8:30 p.m. Celebratory Toast
• 9:00 p.m. Premium Spotlight Experience

The COC Ensemble Studio is an innovative artist development program for emerging Canadian opera professionals.

The company’s uniquely collaborative approach blends advanced study and practical experience through a multi-year program that’s individually tailored for each member. Artists receive intensive vocal coaching; language, movement and acting studies; as well as private masterclasses with renowned opera professionals. Ensemble singers perform and understudy mainstage roles, while Ensemble pianists participate in the preparation of the COC’s mainstage productions.

Since 1980, nearly 230 young professional Canadian singers and pianists have acquired foundational opera experience through the Ensemble Studio. Former members include Ben Heppner, Krisztina Szabó, Emily D’Angelo, Claire de Sévigné, Gordon Bintner, Ambur Braid, Miriam Khalil, Wallis Giunta, and David Pomeroy.

To learn more about the COC Ensemble Studio, click here.

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Alex Hourigan
Megan Leahy
Varqa Mirzaagha
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