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Yukon News:

“Evening at the opera enjoyed in Dawson City

Yukon Arts Centre and the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture host soaring vocal performances…

This performance was very effective and the way in which McAuley and Hoppenbrouwers used not just the stage, but the entire crowded room, to tell the tale, kept the audience involved in wondering just what was going to happen next…”

Opera Canada:

“Edmonton Opera’s Emerging Artists take us to Whitehorse

The Emerging Artists of Edmonton Opera take us to Whitehorse. Edmonton Opera has partnered with the Yukon Arts Centre to deliver school tours and community outreach to the Yukon led by mezzo-soprano Rachael McAuley, baritone Connor Hoppenbrouwers and conductor and pianist Spencer Kryzanowski…”

Yukon News:

“Edmonton Opera brings opera to Yukon schools. Edmonton Opera collaborated with the Yukon Arts Centre to deliver several workshops on theatrical opera to schools across the territory from Oct. 7 to Oct 11.

Emerging artists Spencer Kryzanowski, Connor Hoppenbrouwers and Rachael McAuley from the Alberta-based opera company travelled to Carmacks, Carcross, Whitehorse, and Haines Junction to lead arts-based educational programs…”

Edmonton Opera:

“Announcing our 2024/25 Emerging Artists…”

“The future is today. The work we’re doing at Edmonton Opera will elevate the next generation of artists who are trained to work in this vibrant industry. Opera is going through a much-needed change, and in order for singers to succeed, they need our support.” – says Joel Ivany, company’s Artistic Director.”

Stir Vancouver:

At Opera Unbound, composer Kara Gibbs explores the cyclical nature of life.

The piece was workshopped and developed further at Belle Spirale’s Dance Deck with dancers Elle Derkitt and Denae Harpham and additionally with mezzo-soprano Rachael McAuley. The dance element adds so much to the piece…”

Metropolitan Laffont Competition:

“Announcing the winners of the Western Canada District…”