Opéra Plus

Whether you are an opera aficionado, or are just tempted to discover the talent of the tenors. Opera Plus takes you to La Scalla and beyond to explore the most popular operas and choral music from the 18th and 19th centuries as well as recitals from the greatest singers. From Handel and Mozart to Gilbert and Sullivan, from Pavarotti to Callas and Heppner.

Choral music has been a passion for Kelly ever since she sang in her first choir when she was five years old. Kelly has been the music director of various churches in Saint John N.B. and Toronto before taking on her new position as Music Director of Royal York Road United Church where she conducts 3 choirs, Cherubs, Junior and Senior. She is the founder and director of Cantores Celestes Women’s Choir in Toronto. She has recorded six cds and has toured with this highly regarded ensemble. They have raised over $25,000 for charity.

She also conducted Canada’s first Complaints Choir broadcast on CBC Radio’s show As It Happens. She has been conducting the mixed chorus, Manulife Financial Choir, for seventeen years. She was involved in the start up of CBC Sirius Radio, and she produced a special documentary and concert on the life and music of Thomas Tallis. Kelly was the Senior Producer for the classical music program Music & Company on CBC Radio Two. She was a Producer for Choral Concert and Saturday Afternoon at the Opera.

Kelly enjoys the freelance life as a Music Producer for CBC Radio One & Two and Sirius 1-37, and programs a classical music channel for Galaxie.

Channels :

• Classic Masters
• Opéra Plus