Leslie Dawn Knowles, concertmaster
Eclectic is probably the best word to describe the rich artistic life of Leslie. Violinist, violist, mandolinist, singer and actress, you will find her performing a wide variety of material in all types of venues. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she trained in Baltimore and New York with Berl Senofsky and Dorthy DeLay. While […]
Jamal Al Titi, baritone
Born in Belarus, Jamal now makes his home in Canada. Jamal is a colourful, eccentric, yet funnily relatable baritone with one goal – to make classical music resonate with everyone’s heart. When asked why he performs opera, Jamal says that “performing opera is a path to uplift one’s enjoyment of life”. Jamal’s belief is that […]
Reilly Nelson, soprano
Mezzo Soprano Reilly Nelson, described by Opera News as “a revelation,” brings her “distinctly warm and burnished” sound to stages across North America and Europe. This past summer, she made her Glimmerglass Festival debut as Gianna in the world premiere of Tenor Overboard to great acclaim. A specialist in the works of Kurt Weill, and […]
Emily Rocha, soprano
Emily Rocha is a captivating soprano with a warm, unique timbre, currently based in Toronto. She is a member of the University of Toronto’s Opera School for her MMus, under the tutelage of Lorna MacDonald. Emily has offered exciting performances as Ernestine (M. Choufleuri restera chez lui le…), Cassandra (Disobedience – premiere), Lucie Manette (A Tale of […]