If you’ve listened to the latest episode of Key Change: A COC Podcast, you already know that Perryn Leech and I both admire the genius of Freddie Mercury and one album in particular holds a special place in my heart. So, for today’s playlist, I’m recommending a different sort of ‘opera’ experience: Queen’s 1975 hit, A Night at the Opera.

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Two new Canadian operas see their premieres this month — and they were composed by some of the art form’s youngest creators! For several weeks this fall, participants from the Canadian Opera Company’s virtual Opera Makers programs, in partnership with Sistema Toronto and West Neighbourhood House, have been busy composing, designing and rehearsing their own original operas from scratch.

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On November 30, 2020 we announced Perryn Leech as the next COC General Director, after a year-long, international search. Perryn is currently the Managing Director at Houston Grand Opera and will be stepping into his new role as leader of the Canadian Opera Company on March 1, 2021.

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