The Canadian Opera Company welcomes four new cast members for its spring season, stepping in for sopranos Sondra Radvanovsky and Olga Busuioc who must regrettably withdraw for personal and health reasons, respectively. Bulgarian soprano Alexandrina Pendatchanska and Ukrainian soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska will now share the role of Lady Macbeth in the COC’s production of the classic Verdi opera. In addition, Irish soprano Sinéad Campbell-Wallace and American soprano Keri Alkema will share the title role in Puccini’s Tosca.

The perfect finale for our first full season in three years, Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca is a can’t-miss classic. At once a daring political thriller and a tragic romance for the ages, our production promises a breathtaking night at the opera.

Before you head to the opera house, read on to learn the 10 things you should know about Tosca!

Meet Caroline Wai, the opera fan who won the COC’s Guess the Season Contest! She correctly guessed Don Giovanni and Fidelio would be part of our 2023/2024 season, earning her two entries into our draw for a pair of complimentary Grand Ring tickets.

She sat down for a Q&A with us after her win.