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Key Change: A COC Podcast

Key Change is the COC’s new podcast, offering a fresh take on today's opera issues. Co-hosted by classical singer and culture critic Robyn Grant-Moran, a member of the COC’s Circle of Artists, alongside COC Director/Dramaturg-in-Residence Julie McIsaac, the first season of bi-weekly episodes explores the operagoing experience from a variety of perspectives, with special guests from the opera field and beyond.

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Key Change: A COC Podcast

Trailer: A New Season of Key Change!

August 11, 2022 • Canadian Opera Company • Season 3

Key Change is back! Enjoy weekly explorations into each of our 2022/2023 productions, featuring a wide range of special guests—from music critics to composers to the opera artists themselves! Listen to our season trailer to learn more about everything we have in store this season.

Julie McIsaac - 0:04

Hi everyone! I’m Julie McIsaac.

Robyn Grant-Moran - 0:06

I’m Robyn Grant-Moran.

Julie - 0:08

And we are back with a brand new season of Key Change!

Robyn - 0:11

We’re exploring the COC’s 22/23 operas with some of the biggest names in classical music.

Julie - 0:17

For The Flying Dutchman, who better to talk Wagner than New Yorker music critic Alex Ross?

Robyn - 0:22

Then there’s Carmen. We spotlight one of opera’s most fiery characters with the mezzo-soprano portraying her on-stage: J’Nai Bridges.

Julie - 0:30

Luca Pisaroni has sung the title role in over 70 different stagings of The Marriage of Figaro. But he’s especially pumped about the Claus Guth production returning to Toronto… hear why.

Robyn - 0:41

And where do we even begin with Salome?! The opera has shocked audiences for generations. Soprano Ambur Braid shares her process for slipping into the iconic role.

We’ll also dive into Macbeth and all things Shakespeare with superstar conductor Speranza Scappucci.

Julie - 0:57

Tosca introduces us to Baron Scarpia–a villainous role that Roland Wood has come to relish. The baritone says: tenors can keep their hero capes, it’s all about Team Bad Guy!

PLUS: counting down to a world premiere! Composer Kye Marshall and librettist Amanda Hale join us with more on Pomegranate: a timeless queer love story.

Robyn - 1:16

Make sure you don’t miss a single episode!

Julie - 1:18

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