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Geo Chobanov
Bass-Baritone

Celebrated as one of Bulgaria’s foremost contemporary basses, Geo Chobanov captivates audiences with his profound artistry and compelling stage presence. With over a decade as a soloist at Varna’s State Opera, Chobanov boasts a diverse repertoire, encompassing over 40 significant bass roles. In the 2023-24 season alone, he showcased his artistry in an array of roles, including the titular Don Pasquale in G. Donizetti’s comic masterpiece, the formidable Pistola in G. Verdi’s “Falstaff,” and the poignant portrayal of Banco in “Macbeth.”

Upcoming highlights in his career include the role of Coline in G. Puccini’s “La Boheme,” alongside the esteemed soprano Krassimira Stoyanova of the Vienna State Opera. Throughout his illustrious artistic journey, Chobanov has enraptured audiences across Europe, gracing the stages of Italy, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania, and beyond. His Canadian debut in 2023 in the gala-concert “The Magic of Bulgarian Voices” further solidified his international acclaim.

Vlad Soloviev
Pianist, Conductor, Repetiteur

Having spent the last two seasons as a member of the Canadian Opera Company’s Ensemble Studio, Soloviev has made significant contributions to mainstage productions as a repetiteur, including acclaimed works like “Tosca,” “Gianni Schicchi,” “Madama Butterfly”, “Carmen”, “Salome”, and “The Magic Flute”. His collaboration as co-music director on Metis composer Ian Cusson’s new work “Fantasma” underscores his commitment to innovative projects. Beyond his work with the COC, Soloviev’s talents extend to esteemed institutions such as the Opera Theater of Saint Louis and the University of Toronto Opera School, where he has served as a conductor and repetiteur for a diverse range of productions. As an art song performer, Soloviev graces recital stages worldwide, captivating audiences with his expressive interpretations. From the Richard Bradshaw Auditorium to international venues like the Weill Recital Hall in New York and the Musikverein in Vienna, Soloviev’s performances resonate with depth and artistry, marking him as a true virtuoso in the world of classical music.