Nightingale Arts Collective

06/15/2026

It was a joy and privilege to sing at this beautiful garden party birthday celebration this afternoon. Thank you for including us in such a special occasion.

05/03/2026

Inspired by a beautiful night of music.
The program—Become Ocean (Adams) and The Planets (Holst) with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra hosting Edmonton symphony, conducted by Naomi Woo.
Thank you, National Bank

04/11/2026

Three voices, and we’re working through things, piece by piece.
A lot of ideas. Maybe too many tabs open!
Behind the scenes has been anything but quiet.
We are focused, dreaming, and building.
Nightingale Arts Collective is up to something, and what’s coming is worth the wait.
Stay tuned!

02/25/2026

So many seasons together, on stage and off. Another month of birthdays, with countless laughs, and all the music that’s carried us here. Cheers to friendship that grows stronger with every season.

02/03/2026

Inspiration for you!

Tracy Dahl doesn’t just sing Mozart — she reveals him.

In our newest Inside Vancouver Opera interview, she talks about technique, instinct, and what it feels like when the music finally “opens the right door.”

Read the full conversation →
https://vancouveropera.substack.com/p/tracy-dahl-on-how-to-sing-mozart [link in bio]

Mozart’s Così fan tutte bursts onto the Queen Elizabeth Theatre stage Feb 7–15.
Full of disguises, mischief, and music so good it should be illegal. 🧔🏻🎻
Secure your seats today!👇

Tickets → https://secure.vancouveropera.ca/overview/cosi-fan-tutte
[link in bio]

02/01/2026

Wonderful podcast talk with our friend, the inimitable Tracy Dahl.

0:00 – Welcome to Opera Glasses1:58 – Despina Then and Now, COC and Memories of Sir Thomas Allen6:57 – Lucia di Lammermoor in San Francisco and Meeting Joan ...

12/30/2025

https://youtu.be/tZ-nuU-hda8?si=K-K3z2ee_7aNID3R

VOCES8 sings Morten Lauridsen's 'O Magnum Mysterium' at the VOCES8 Centre in London. The performance is part of the group's Live From London concert, which c...

12/28/2025

After a three-year pilot that began in 2022, the Irish government has confirmed that the Basic Income for the Arts programme will become permanent in 2026.

The scheme provides a regular weekly payment of €325 to artists and creative arts workers, helping them sustain their creative practice. From 2026, 2,000 artists will continue to receive this support, with the government signalling that the programme may be expanded over time.

The pilot has shown that income security allows artists to spend more time on creative work, reduces financial pressure, and improves overall well-being. Evaluations also indicate positive social and economic effects, highlighting the role of artists in strengthening culture and communities.

This is more than a policy decision. It demonstrates that sustained public support for artists benefits not only individuals, but society as a whole.

Sources:
Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. (2024). Basic Income for the Arts: Programme Updates and Evaluation Summary. Government of Ireland.
Oireachtas Budget Statements. (2025). Budget 2026: Cultural and Creative Sector Measures.

12/24/2025

With grateful hearts this Christmas, we honour our sponsors and friends—Jamie Fortin, in memory of Jeffrey A. Fortin, and Barbara Thorson. Your support makes all we do possible. Merry Christmas! 🎄