“It exists in our imagination as one of those iconic moments in drama.” The most infamous moment of R. Strauss’ SALOME, the Dance of the Seven Veils has provoked awe and controversy throughout the opera’s history. Here, director Atom Egoyan explains the importance of this scene to our production—reflecting on the path that led our tragic heroine to her untimely demise. 👉 Hear more from the director’s chair at coc.ca/COCnews/Egoyan | Canadian Opera Company

History made in Sheffield. 🏆🇬🇧 Lilah Fear & Lewis Gibson have just claimed their eighth British senior ice dance title, becoming the most decorated ice dance team in British history and surpassing the seven national crowns of Torvill & Dean and John & Sinead Kerr. “Everything we’ve experienced since that first title has been so meaningful. To still be here eight years later, skating better than ever, is something we’re really proud of,” said Lewis. Next stop: Nagoya for the Grand Prix Final,