OPO Stories.
Welcome to the editorial corner - your backstage pass to all things Ottawa Pops Orchestra.
Paper vs. Technology: who will win?!
In the debate between paper and digital sheet music, where do our players stand?
Pride Spotlights: Spencer Britten
Our next pride spotlight is Chinese-Canadian tenor Spencer Britten! Performing at the intersection of opera and musical theatre, Britten trained in singing from a young age and obtained a B.Mus. and a M.Mus from the University of British Columbia.
Pride Spotlights: Wendy Carlos
For our next Pride Spotlight, we are shining a light on a truly innovative individual from classical music: Wendy Carlos.
Pride Spotlights: Samuel Barber
Celebrated as one the most critically successful composers of the 20th century, Samuel Barber (1910-1981) combined multiple musical careers as a composer, pianist, and music educator.
For the Love of Music!
Feb 21, 2021 - In March 2021, we took the time to reflect on what drives us to make music, and to remain hopeful that we can get through this juncture. For the love of music, we want to go back on the stage and we want you to be there with us.
Back at it! Performances resume with chamber concert series at The Gladstone
Nov 20, 2020 - After an 8-month hiatus, orchestra musicians and community players are back with Pops at the Gladstone , a 6 week chamber music concert series.
Pride Spotlights: Steven Reineke
The first artist featured in our Pride Spotlight is Steven Reineke!