On Nov. 23rd, for the first time ever, the Opera Canada Awards—‘The Rubies’ was presented as an all-digital event. Opera lovers from across the world tuned in to celebrate this year’s four honourees…and you can still join the party and watch the festivities at operacanada.ca/the-rubies where our video will be streaming into the new year.
For the 20th anniversary edition of the Rubies, in the magazine’s 60th anniversary year, celebrated four individuals who have dedicated their careers to forwarding the art of opera in Canada. Attracting fervent supporters from across the world, viewing from the comfort of their homes, the 2020 Rubies were awarded to soprano and conductor, Barbara Hannigan; conductor and Music Director of the Metropolitan Opera, Yannick Nezet-Seguin; tenor
