Tapestry new opera works is a Canadian opera company, located in Toronto, Ontario in the Distillery Historic District.
The company was founded in 1979 by artistic director Wayne Strongman, who was appointed to the Order of Canada

Order of Canada

The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...

 in 2009. The resident director is Tom Diamond, a Canadian opera

Opera

Opera is an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text and musical score, usually in a theatrical setting. Opera incorporates many of the elements of spoken theatre, such as acting, scenery, and costumes and sometimes includes dance...

 director who also works for the Canadian Opera Company and was a judge/host on the Bravo! Television program Bathroom Divas

Bathroom Divas

Bathroom Divas: So You Want to Be an Opera Star? is a television show that airs on Bravo! Canada. It is produced by Kaleidoscope Entertainment, Inc. and directed by Mike Ward. The winner gets to perform live in front of a world class orchestra...

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History

Tapestry New Opera works was founded in 1979 as a madrigal ensemble The Tapestry Singers. In 1986 it renamed Tapestry Music Singers to reflect changes in the company's direction. The company was re-branded as Tapestry New Opera Works in 1999 to reflect it's dedication to the creation of contemporary opera.