Emerging Voices Series

4 videos Last updated on May 7, 2025

Discover the next generation of Canadian opera in our Emerging Voices Series. Each digital short pairs one of our annual Emerging Artists with a leading composer & librettist team to create brand‑new music, and a digital short filmed by director Roger Maunder and photographer Dave Howells against Newfoundland and Labrador’s most breathtaking backdrops.

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Signs of Life | Mishael Eusebio | Opera on the Avalon's Emerging Voices Series

For the fourth installment of our Emerging Voices Series, Opera on the Avalon proudly presents "Signs of Life", featuring tenor Mishael Eusebio. This piece was composed by Jennifer Higdon with a libretto by Mado Christie. As part of our Emerging Artists Program, we pair talented performers with...

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Unfettering | Camila Montefusco | Opera on the Avalon's Emerging Voices Series

For the third installment of our Emerging Voices Series, Opera on the Avalon is excited to present "Unfettering", featuring mezzo-soprano Camila Montefusco, composed by Rene Orth with libretto by Kanika Ambrose. As part of our Emerging Artists Program, we pair talented young performers with reno...

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Flesh | Luka Kawabata | Opera on the Avalon's Emerging Voices Series

Opera on the Avalon is thrilled to present "Flesh", featuring baritone Luka Kawabata. This original piece was composed by Mark Adamo with libretto by Lila Palmer. Our Emerging Artists Program pairs talented young performers with leading composers and librettists from around the world. Together, ...

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Yours, Jill | Lucie St-Martin | Opera on the Avalon's Emerging Voices Series

Introducing the first instalment of our Emerging Voices Series, a highlight of our Emerging Artists Program! Opera on the Avalon is excited to present "Yours, Jill", featuring soprano Lucie St-Martin, composed by Jonathan Monro with libretto by Lila Palmer. As part of our innovative Emerging Ar...