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2007-2008 Participants
 Eve-Lyn de la Haye, Soprano
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Victoria native Soprano Eve-Lyn de la Haye
is a recent graduate of the University of
Toronto’s Opera Diploma Program and remains
a student of Mary Morrison. Ms. de la
Haye’s most recent roles include Lucia in The
Rape of Lucretia, Adele in Die Fledermaus,
Antonia in The Tales of Hoffmann, and
Tytania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
She has participated in many of Canada’s
leading summer opera programs including
the Opera as Theatre program at The Banff
Centre and Opera NUOVA in Edmonton. Last
summer Ms. de la Haye sang the role of Julie
Jordan in Carousel with the Boston Pops
as part of her fellowship at the Tanglewood
Music Center. Md. de la Haye most recently performed the role of Sarah in Calgary Opera's Canadian Premiere of The Ballad of Baby Doe.
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 Whitney-Leigh Sloan, Soprano
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Kamloops native Soprano Whitney-Leigh
Sloan received both her Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees in Opera Performance
from the University of British Columbia under the vocal instruction of Soprano Heather
Thomson-Price. Ms. Sloan has performed in Die Zauberflöte and Eugene Onegin a
UBC, and with the Meteske Divadlo in Czech
Republic she has performed in Serses, Le Nozze di Figaro, and La Bohème. Ms.
Sloan has performed a variety of orchestral
works - her most treasured being that
of Mahler’s Fourth Symphony and Knaben
Wunderhorn Lieder. She has been awarded
with the Ben Heppner Music Scholarship
twice and has participated in master classes
with such Canadian talents as Judith Forst,
Ben Heppner, and Tracy Dahl. Ms. Sloan most recently performed the role of Mary in Calgary Opera's Canadian Premiere of The Ballad of Baby Doe.
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 Erin Lawson, Mezzo-Soprano
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Mezzo-Soprano Erin Lawson is pleased to be
a part of the Calgary Opera Emerging Artist
Development Program. Since graduating
from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2004, Ms.
Lawson has appeared as the featured young
artist in recital with Isabel Bayrakdarian, and
made her Opera Ontario debut in May of
2006 as Annina in La Traviata. Her roles
include Berta in The Barber of Seville,
Nicklausse in The Tales of Hoffmann, Hermia
in A Midsummer Night's Dream, and the
Third Lady in The Magic Flute. Ms. Lawson
has also performed as Gwendolyn Fairfax in
the operatic premiere of The Importance of
Being Earnest with Stratford Festival. Ms. Lawson most recently performed the role of Emily in Calgary Opera's Canadian Premiere of The Ballad of Baby Doe.
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 Krista de Silva, Mezzo-Soprano
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Krista de Silva holds a Masters in Opera Performance from the Schulich School of
Music (McGill University). She has performed
roles such as Mignon, Idamante, Radamisto,
Dame Quickly, and Florence. Recently she
sang Concepcion at the Highlands Opera
Studio, which is run by Richard Margison
and Val Kuinka. She also had the pleasure
of singing in Estonia and Sicily (Jeunes
Ambassadeurs Lyriques). Ms. de Silva has
performed with l’Opéra de Québec in the
Galas and will be appearing in their premiere
of Starmania in May 2008. Ms. de Silva most recently performed the role of Effie in Calgary Opera's Canadian Premiere of The Ballad of Baby Doe.
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 Graham Thomson, Tenor
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Tenor Graham Thomson recently completed
his master’s degree at McGill University
where he studied Vocal Performance with
internationally renowned Tenor Stefano
Algieri. He also holds a bachelor’s degree and
an artist diploma in music from the University
of Western Ontario. Mr. Thomson has worked
for such organizations as The Banff Centre,
Edmonton Opera, McGill Opera, Opera
NUOVA, Orchestra London, and UW Opera.
He has performed such roles as Albert
(Albert Herring), Belmonte (Entführung aus
dem Serail), Candide (Candide), Flute (Midsummer
Night’s Dream), Lil’ Bat (Susannah),
the Soldier (Der Kaiser von Atlantis), Tamino
(Die Zauberflöte), and Tigrane (Radamisto). Mr. Thomson most recently performed the roles of Bushy & Dandy 2 in Calgary Opera's Canadian Premiere of The Ballad of Baby Doe.
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 Christopher Mayell, Tenor
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A native of Kingston Ontario, Tenor
Christopher Mayell is a graduate of Queen’s
University and the University of Western
Ontario with a Performance Diploma with
Distinction, and a Masters of Music in Vocal
Literature and Performance studying with
Torin Chiles. Recent roles include Trevor in Frobisher for The Banff Summer Arts Festival,
Rinuccio in Gianni Schicchi, and Snout
in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Oratorio
performances include Mendelssohn’s Elijah conducted by Timothy Vernon for Orchestra
London, Handel’s Messiah in Stratford,
Ontario, Bach’s B minor Mass in Kingston,
and the Mozart Requiem with the Bach Elgar
Choir, Hamilton. Mr. Mayell is a participant in
the 2007-2008 Calgary Opera Emerging
Artist Development Program, and played
the role of Borsa in Rigoletto. Mr. Mayell most recently performed the roles of Sam & Dandy 1 in Calgary Opera's Canadian Premiere of The Ballad of Baby Doe.
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 John Conlon, Baritone
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Metropolitan Opera Auditions winner John
Conlon holds a Master of Opera degree
from UBC. During his studies he made
several notable appearances including Betto
in Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi, Lescaut in
Massenet’s Manon, and Marcello in Puccini’s
La Boheme. Mr. Conlon most recently
appeared with the Vancouver Symphony
Orchestra in a concert performance of
Lehar’s The Merry Widow singing the role
of Danilo. He was also seen several times on
the Vancouver Opera stage where he sang
the roles of Johann in Massenet’s Werther,
the First Apparition in Verdi’s Macbeth, the
Wigmaker in Strauss’ Ariadne auf Naxos,
and Sciarrone in Puccini’s Tosca. Mr. Conlon most recently performed the roles of Barney & Dandy 4 in Calgary Opera's Canadian Premiere of The Ballad of Baby Doe.
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 Benjamin Covey, Baritone
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Baritone Benjamin Covey is excited to be part of the Emerging Artist Development
Program this season. His career highlights
include performing the title role in Frobisher at The Banff Summer Arts Festival, concert
performances with many of Canada’s premier
orchestras, recitals for the Aldeburgh
Connection, and appearances at the
International Bach Festival. Recent opera
credits include Tarquinius in The Rape of
Lucretia and Dr. Falke in Die Fledermaus. Mr.
Covey has recently completed his Masters of
Opera degree at the University of Toronto,
where he studied with Darryl Edwards, and is
a recent award recipient at the Metropolitan
Opera Competition in Vancouver. Future engagements
include singing Handel’s Messiah with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Covey most recently performed the roles of Jacob & Dandy 3 in Calgary Opera's Canadian Premiere of The Ballad of Baby Doe. |
 Christopher Rouleau, Designer
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Christopher Rouleau earned his BFA from
University of Calgary in 2006, with the Gold
Medal for Highest Distinction in the Drama
Department. Rouleau is also the resident
designer for The Shakespeare Company; you
can also see his work in their upcoming production
of Romeo & Juliet this February. |
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Calgary Opera Community Outreach Activities are generously sponsored by
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The Emerging Artist Development Program is sponsored by
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