Allyson shares some of her favourite things with Dolce Magazine

Allyson shares some of her favourite things with Dolce Magazine Read the interview in Dolce Magazine – Spring 2014 “Allyson McHardy held court with a gilded mezzo-soprano tone that has set her apart from her contemporaries.” - Toronto...

Orlando Nominated for a JUNO Award

Orlando Nominated for a JUNO Award At the 2014 JUNO Award press conference held today, February 4th, Allyson’s recording of the complete version of Orlando on the ATMA Classique label was nominated in the category of Classical Album Of The Year Vocal/Choral. The...

Toronto Star Interview on Hippolyte et Aricie

Toronto Star Interview on Hippolyte et Aricie Allyson speaks to Trish Crawford about her upcoming role as the love-crazed stepmother, Phedre in Opera in Concert’s presentation of the rarely performed Hippolyte et Aricie by Rameau on February 2nd at St. Lawrence...

Prix OPUS for Dead Man Walking

Prix OPUS for Dead Man Walking The Opéra de Montréal’s production of Heggie’s Dead Man Walking was named the Musical Event of the Year (2012-2013) at the annual Gala announcing the winners of the Prix Opus, held on January 26th at the Bourgie du Musée des...

Allyson on her Oshawa homecoming

Allyson on her Oshawa homecoming Allyson spoke with Durham Region’s Mike Ruta about her upcoming Christmas concert on December 8th with the Durham Philharmonic Choir and growing up in Oshawa. Read the full interview here “Allyson McHardy held court with a gilded...

New CD Available Now: The complete version of Handel’s Orlando

New CD Available Now: The complete version of Handel’s Orlando The complete version of Orlando, considered to be one of Handel’s most successful operas, is presented for the first time on a Canadian label, ATMA Classique. Joining Allyson are the English...

Just Announced: Allyson McHardy Nominated for a Wilde Award

Just Announced: Allyson McHardy Nominated for a Wilde Award Congratulations to Allyson McHardy on her nomination for a Wilde Award for her performance as Cornelia in Michigan Opera Theatre’s “Julius Caesar”. Now in its 12th year, The Wilde Awards...

Allyson on the “Allure of Carmen” for TSN

Allyson on the “Allure of Carmen” for TSN Allyson speaks (and sings!) for TSN’s feature on the appeal of music from Carmen in the sport of figure skating. The video was presented during the channel’s coverage of the Canadian Figure Skating...