Tapestry Opera
Tapestry Opera is a Canadian opera company located in Toronto, Ontario in the Distillery Historic District.
is its General Director, overseeing both artistic and business operations.History
Tapestry Opera was founded in 1979 by Wayne Strongman, who was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2009. It began a madrigal ensemble called The Tapestry Singers. In 1986 it was renamed Tapestry Music Theatre to reflect changes in the company's direction. The company was re-branded as Tapestry New Opera Works in 1999 to reflect its dedication to the creation of contemporary opera, and now operates as Tapestry Opera. It is Canada's largest producer of contemporary opera.
