Chicago’s Music of the Baroque – Handel’s Messiah

Chicago’s Music of the Baroque – Handel’s Messiah Allyson McHardy proved admirable in her moments, wielding her light mezzo sensitively in “But who may abide.” In “He was despised,” the Canadian singer provided a highlight of the evening with a rendering of...

Britten with Pacific Opera Victoria

Britten with Pacific Opera Victoria A two-night première of Benjamin Britten’s small-scale epic masterpieces. Conducted by Maestro Timothy Vernon, this dynamic double-bill performance from Pacific Opera Victoria and the Victoria Symphony features mezzo-soprano...

“Open your heart, and let the music in”

“Open your heart, and let the music in” Allyson McHardy talks about Opera Atelier’s online premiere of Handel’s The Resurrection with Sesay Arts Magazine. Check it out here. “Allyson McHardy held court with a gilded mezzo-soprano tone that has set her apart from her...

Opera Atelier: Canadian Film Premiere of Handel’s The Resurrection

Opera Atelier: Canadian Film Premiere of Handel’s The Resurrection As Cleophas, McHardy has a mellifluous tone and an unfaltering vocal dexterity that makes the numerous coloratura passages in “Vedo il ciel, che più sereno” sound easy. (Opera Canada, Joshua...

Handel’s The Resurrection

Handel’s The Resurrection Don’t miss the Canadian Film Premiere of Handel’s The Resurrection on May 27th, 2021 at 7:00PM ET. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit operaatelier.com. Sets by Gerard Gauci. Costumes and Flags by...

Together/Apart with Opera Atelier – Wednesday May 20 at 8pm

Together/Apart with Opera Atelier – Wednesday May 20 at 8pm Together/Apart – a one-hour virtual showcase of music and dance to connect, uplift, and inspire – featuring an all-star line-up of Opera Atelier’s longstanding and audience-favourite artists...

Acoustic Afternoons with Pacific Opera Victoria

Acoustic Afternoons with Pacific Opera Victoria Grab a coffee, take a breath, and hang out with Allyson McHardy! Enjoy intimate glimpses of some of the Pacific Opera family of artists, as they share their homes, their songs and how things are going for them during...