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AGENTS

Domoney Artists Management

www.domoneyartists.com

Domoney Artists Management was created by Director Kathy Domoney in 2008, bringing her wealth of knowledge and expertise to this position after more than 25 years as a lyric soprano. This boutique company is a dynamic, flexible and respected agency, nurturing emerging and established artists in their careers.

Domoney Artists Management is proud to represent our distinguished roster of Emerging and Established Classical/Opera Singers, Stage Director François Racine and conductor Janna Sailor. Artistic Directors of Opera Companies, Symphony Orchestras, Chamber Ensembles, Choirs and Contemporary music ensembles recognize the excellence of our artists, with outstanding performances across Canada, in the USA, in Britain and Europe. Kathy Domoney is a frequent consultant for Masterclasses at young artist programs, and universities throughout Canada.


Dean Artists Management

www.deanartists.com


LM Opera Agency

www.lmopera.com


COMPETITIONS

CMIM

www.concoursmontreal.ca

The Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM) is an internationally renowned competition presenting the best classical musicians of the new generation. A major event on Montreal’s cultural calendar, the CMIM is a high-profile showcase that shapes the future of the classical music scene by offering its laureates invaluable visibility and professional opportunities.

Since 2002, the CMIM has welcomed annually, in turn, singers, violinists, and pianists. The competitors measure themselves against their peers, performing before a jury of classical music luminaries and music lovers in Montreal, as well as online around the world. From May 25 to June 6, 2025, the Voice 2025 edition brings together 24 exceptional singing artists for a unique musical and emotional adventure.


The Canadian Music Competition

www.cmcnational.com


Macina Competition

www.torontocityopera.com


Toronto Mozart Vocal Competition

www.mozartproject.ca


Jeunes ambassadeurs lyriques

www.tl20.ca


EDUCATION

Atelier et Chœur d’opéra de l’Université de Montréal

www.musique.umontreal.ca


Atelier lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal

www.operademontreal.com/atelier-lyrique


Canadian Vocal Arts Institute

www.icav.ca


COC Ensemble

www.coc.ca


Highlands Opera Studio

www.highlandsoperastudio.com


McGill-UdeM Piano-Vocal Arts Residency

www.pva-residency.com

McGill-UdeM Piano-Vocal Arts Residency is a one-of-a-kind program designed for high-level pianists who specialize in collaborating and working with singers. A unique partnership between the Schulich School of Music of McGill University and the Faculté de musique de l’Université de Montréal, this full-time, nine-month intensive program runs annually from September to May, welcoming a small group of elite pianists from Canada and abroad.

Collaborating with singers from both universities, and under the guidance of co-directors Michael McMahon and Francis Perron, resident pianists also benefit from classes by renowned guest artists such as Helmut Deutsch, Margo Garrett, Pierre Vallet and James Vaughan.

Join us! For more information, visit our website (www.pva-residency.com) or our Facebook and Instagram pages.


McPhee Program Calgary Opera

www.calgaryopera.com


Opera McGill

www.music.mcgill.ca


Opera on the Avalon Young Artist Program

www.operaontheavalon.com/young-artist-program/


UofT Opera

www.uoftopera.ca


VO Yulanda M. Faris Young Artists Program

www.vancouveropera.ca/artists-program


Conservatoire de musique et d’art dramatique du Québec

www.conservatoire.gouv.qc.ca


INDIE

Against the Grain Theatre

www.atgtheatre.com


Ammolite Opera

www.ammoliteopera.com


Atelier Lyrique de Chambly

www.fb.com/atelierlyriquedechambly


Chants Libres

www.chantslibres.org

Founded in 1990 by soprano Pauline Vaillancourt, Chants Libres is an opera company committed to innovation and research-creation. Since 2022, it has been led by mezzo-soprano Marie-Annick Béliveau, who continues to explore new vocal techniques and collaborate with artists from various disciplines.

With nineteen original works and over thirty years of experience, Chants Libres fosters talent and promotes contemporary opera. Its productions have toured internationally, from Venezuela to the Netherlands, earning a strong reputation on the global operatic stage. Through initiatives like Oper’Actuel Works In Progress and research-creation labs, the company supports emerging voices and new artistic processes, maintaining its mission to push the boundaries of opera.


City Opera Vancouver

www.cityoperavancouver.com


FAWN Chamber Creative

www.fawnchambercreative.com


Flipside Opera

www.flipsideopera.com


Good Mess Theatre

www.goodmesstheatre.com


Opera 5

www.opera5.ca

Did you know that North America’s fourth largest city – Toronto – doesn’t have a professional opera festival? Well, award-winning Opera 5 is changing that by launching the Toronto Opera Festival this June! The bold inaugural season showcases Opera 5’s unique style. First up is a Gala – a fun night of Opera and Musical Theatre Favourites.

Next, the world premiere of Canadian opera Come Closer by Ryan Trew/Rachel Krehm takes an emotional look at the grief of losing a sister through memories and discoveries, based on Krehm’s experience. Finally, we have a musical Elegies by William Finn, which pays tribute to lost friends and even pets through touching stories that will make you laugh, cry, and hug your loved ones closer. More info at www.opera5.ca


Little Opera Company

www.littleopera.ca


Loose Tea Music Theatre

www.looseteamusictheatre.com


Manitoba Opera Digital Emerging Artists Program

www.mbopera.ca/deap


Musique 3 Femmes

www.musique3femmes.com


Opera Bouffe de Québec

www.operabouffe.org


Opéra de Trois-Rivières

www.operadetroisrivieres.org


Opera in Concert

www.operainconcert.com


re:Naissance Opera

www.renaissanceopera.com


Tapestry Opera

www.tapestryopera.com


Théâtre Lyrique de la Montérégie

www.theatrelyriquedelamonteregie.com


RECITALS

Club musical de Québec

www.clubmusicaldequebec.com


VOCAL HEALTH

Ariane Martel

www.orthophoniechant.com

Ariane Martel, speech-language pathologist, singer, and voice teacher, offers voice speech therapy services in private practice. Her expertise caters to voice professionals (singers, actors), teachers, public speakers, and anyone experiencing voice disorders. She provides assessments and interventions for vocal fatigue, chronic hoarseness, loss of power, dysphonia, neurological voice disorders, voice injury rehabilitation and more.

She also offers voice disorder prevention services. Interventions are tailored to each individual’s specific needs to maximize vocal performance and well-being. Services are available at her clinics in Terrebonne and Montreal. Contact her today!


Vocalex inc.

Vocalex Inc. is a medical clinic specializing in laryngology and phoniatrics. Under the direction of Dr. Francoise P. Chagnon, ENT and cervicofacial surgeon, founder and director, the clinic offers expert services dedicated to performing artists, singers and other voice professionals.

The comprehensive clinical evaluation, based on laryngoscopic and stroboscopic examination, spectrographic voice analysis and audiological and speech therapy assessment, is aimed at the prevention and functional rehabilitation of vocal disorders. Vocalex Inc. benefits from a network of professionals, including speech therapists, voice teachers, physiotherapists, osteopaths, audiologists and medical specialists, to ensure the vocal well-being of individuals.


HEARING

Musicians’ Clinic of Canada

www.MusiciansClinics.com

The Musicians’ Clinics of Canada was founded in 1985 and is headed up by Audiologist Dr. Marshall Chasin. Hearing conservation is a cornerstone to any program and specially tuned forms of hearing protection have been developed that allows the musician to hear all of the elements of their music, but at a safe level.

Dr. Chasin’s research has resulted in a number of excellent hearing aids and music programs that have been optimized for both speech and for music. Dr. Chasin has written 8 books on hearing loss prevention, and music and hearing aids. He is the recipient of many awards over the years including the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for work with musicians. Appointments can be made for the Toronto office at 416-966-8742 or [email protected].


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