Join Opera 5 for a fresh and intimate double bill of Puccini’s Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi, presented with a new chamber reduction by Music Director Evan Mitchell. Directed by Jessica Derventzis, this pairing brings together some of Canada’s most celebrated opera artists alongside Opera 5’s Portfolio Artist Interns.
This production shines a light on the emotional range of Puccini’s work: from the quiet, aching spirituality of Suor Angelica to the sharp wit and joyful chaos of Gianni Schicchi. By weaving emerging voices with seasoned performers in an intimate musical setting, Opera 5 offers a moving, funny, and deeply human evening that highlights the power of ensemble storytelling and incredible Canadian opera talent.
Director: Jessica Derventzis
Music Director: Evan Mitchell
Production Design: Carlyn Rahusaar Routledge
Lighting Design: Siobhan Sleath
Suor Angelica – Rachel Krehm
La Zia Principessa – Krisztina Szabó
Suor Genovieffa – Patricia Wrigglesworth
La Zelatrice – Angélique Brown
Suor Osmina/Prima Cercatrice – Paige Robinson
Una Novizia – Elizabeth Fast
Suor Dolcina – Hannah Mikita
La Badessa – Michal Aloni
La Maestra delle Novizie – MacKenzie Sechi
Infermiera/Prima Conversa – Marissa Lake
Seconda Certatrice/Seconda Conversa – AJ Gauger
Suor Lucille – Kate Fogg
Suor – Daniela Agostino
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Gianni Schicchi – Gregory Dahl
Zita – Krisztina Szabó
Lauretta – Kate Fogg
Rinuccio – Jeremy Scinocca
Gherardo – Ryan Nauta
Nella – Daniela Agostino
Betto di Signa – Tristan Pritham
Simone – Aaron Dimoff
Marco – Christopher Pitre-McBride
La Ciesca – MacKenzie Sechi
Maestro Spinelloccio/Ser Amantio di Nicolao – Liam Dooley
Pinellino – AJ Gauger
Guccio – Hannah Mikita
Gherardino – Paige Robinson
Part of Opera 5’s 2026 Toronto Opera Festival
June 3-7, 2026
