On Oct. 22nd, some of Canada’s most fervent opera fans and supporters gathered in Toronto to celebrate 2018’s Opera Canada Awards—’The Rubies’ honourees. This year, the coveted 18-karat gold and ruby musical note pins were awarded to Wayne Gooding, opera educator and former Editor of Opera Canada; Dominique Labelle, soprano and vocal pedagogue, and Alexander Neef, General Director, Canadian Opera Company and Artistic Director, Santa Fe Opera. Each year, ‘The Rubies’ celebrates the talent and accomplishments of individuals who have made a significant contribution to the Canadian opera world as artists, builders, administrators and philanthropists. Thanks to all of our generous sponsors and patrons, especially title sponsor BMO Financial Group, for making our sold-out gala a night to remember! See our ‘Rubies’ profiles of Wayne, Dominique and Alexander at operacanada.ca.…
