Date with the Divas (Vol. 2) is the second in our concert series exploring the history of opera! Experience the very best of the Romantic era with timeless works from Donizetti, Puccini, Verdi, Wagner, and more! Joining The Divas on the virtual stage is an all-star cast of rising and established Canadian opera stars, as well as an international chorus for thrilling works like “Casta Diva,” Senta’s Ballad, “Chacun le sait,” and the Ride of the Valkyries!

Featuring:
Stephanie DeCiantis, soprano
Nicole Whitney Dubinsky, soprano
Daniella Theresia, mezzo-soprano
Suzanne Yeo, pianist

With Special Guest Valkyries:
Catharin Carew, mezzo-soprano
Natalya Gennadi, soprano
Meagan Reimer, mezzo-soprano
Jennifer Routhier, mezzo-soprano
Monica Zerbe, mezzo-soprano

ABOUT THE PRODUCERS

Opera Sustenida is a new woman-led, independent opera company based in Toronto that brings opera to modern audiences through its innovative use of virtual techniques and contemporary retellings of beloved stories. The ensemble features the combined talents of Canadian musicians Stephanie DeCiantis (dramatic soprano/Film Diva), Nicole Whitney Dubinsky (coloratura soprano/Social Diva), Daniella Theresia (mezzo-soprano/Audio Diva), and Suzanne Yeo (pianist/Diva Wrangler). Since 2020, “The Divas” have prided themselves on creating visually stunning and musically engaging virtual concerts that combine pre-recorded performances with live chat components. Their most recent series of virtual concerts celebrated arias, ensembles, and choruses from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras, receiving over 12,00 ticketed views from around the world.

The Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera are supported by The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation.