O P E R A N I G H T
An Evening of Operatic Classics | April 2nd
COSA
Centre For Opera Studies & Appreciation
This year, Opera Night celebrates Making Music, Memories & Mentors—honouring the voices, moments, and guidance that shape opera. As COSA marks its twelfth year, the evening welcomes back three familiar faces who have been part of its journey.
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Operatic performance accompanied by a three-course dinner created by Executive Chef Lorenzo Loseto.
Includes a three-course dinner, a glass of sparkling wine and a tax deductible $50 or $75 donation to COSA Canada.
When: April 2
Time: 6:30pm
Tier One Cost : $199++ ($50 donation incl.)
Tier Two Cost :$224++ ($75 donation incl.)
The Artists of COSA
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Dr. Darryl Edwards is a globally recognized voice educator and tenor, awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his impact on music education. As Artistic Director of COSA and Chair of the International Congress of Voice Teachers, he inspires the next generation of artist-citizens.Click here to read more.
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Dr. Kathryn Tremills is a dynamic force in the classical world, performing and coaching internationally while championing wellness and authenticity in music education. A longtime collaborator with COSA, she brings both artistry and empathy to the stage and studio.
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Praised by Sumi Jo for her “beautiful voice,” Adriana Da brings poetry, storytelling, and heart to every performance. Currently studying at the Glenn Gould School, she explores music as a transcendent link between art and the human spirit.
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Award-winning soprano Jordana Solstice Goddard is known for her vibrant performances across Canada and Europe. Currently completing her Master’s in Opera, she specializes in both classical repertoire and contemporary premieres.
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Mezzo-soprano Dr. Chelsea Cushman is praised for her shimmering tone and compelling stage presence, with a repertoire that spans Bach to bold contemporary works. She holds a Doctorate in Voice from CCM and continues to premiere new music while championing recital repertoire.
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A passionate young tenor in classical voice at the University of Toronto, Jay-Daniel Baghbanan is equally at home in choral and solo performance. He is steadily growing as an artist through ensemble work, opera, and musical theatre.
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Hailed as “remarkable in every way,” Claire de Sévigné has captivated audiences across North America, Europe, and Australia with her virtuosic performances. Named one of CBC’s Top Canadian Classical Musicians, her repertoire spans from Mozart to contemporary opera.
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Known for his powerful, resonant voice, Giles Tomkins brings depth and nuance to operatic and concert stages alike. A regular with the Canadian Opera Company, his performances are celebrated for their vocal finesse and theatrical vitality.
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EVENT PROGRAM
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O Isis und Osiris, from The Magic Flute
Composer: Wolfgang A. Mozart
Giles Tomkins – Bass-BaritoneDeh vieni, non tardar, from The Marriage of Figaro
Composer: Wolfgang A. Mozart
Jordana Solstice Goddard – SopranoNightingale
Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Adriana Da – Coloratura-Lyric SopranoLes Filles de Cadix
Composer: Léo Delibes
Claire de Sévigné – Soprano -
Come Scoglio, from Così fan tutte
Composer: Wolfgang A. Mozart
Jordana Solstice Goddard – SopranoUna voce poco fa, from The Barber of Seville
Composer: Gioachino Rossini
Dr. Chelsea Cushman – Mezzo-SopranoLa Calunnia, from The Barber of Seville
Composer: Gioachino Rossini
Giles Tomkins – Bass-BaritoneAvant de quitter ces lieux, from Faust
Composer: Charles Gounod
Jay-Daniel Baghbanan – TenorOh, quand je dors
Composer: Franz Liszt
Adriana Da – Coloratura-Lyric Soprano -
Der Stern
Composer: Richard Strauss
Adriana Da – Coloratura-Lyric SopranoVilla’s Song, from The Merry Widow
Composer: Franz Lehár
Claire de Sévigné – SopranoWhat a Movie!, from Trouble in Tahiti
Composer: Leonard Bernstein
Dr. Chelsea Cushman – Mezzo-SopranoSome Enchanted Evening, from South Pacific
Composers: Rodgers & Hammerstein
Giles Tomkins – Bass-Baritone -
Freeze Your Brain, from Heathers: the Musical
Composers: Laurence O'Keefe & Kevin Murphy
Jay-Daniel Baghbanan – TenorStars and the Moon, from Songs for a New World
Composer: Jason Robert Brown
Dr. Chelsea Cushman – Mezzo-SopranoI Could Have Danced All Night, from My Fair Lady
Composers: Lerner & Loewe
Claire de Sévigné – SopranoThe Impossible Dream, from Man of La Mancha
Composers: Joe Darion and Mitch Leigh
Giles Tomkins – Bass-Baritone
