Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman is pleased to confirm that she is pregnant and expecting a baby boy at the end of the summer.  Ms. Brueggergosman is in Cincinnati rehearsing for her debut in Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess with the Cincinnati Opera (June 28 – July 8).

“It’s been a very full year of exciting new projects including Canada’s Got Talent, the release of my CD I’ve Got A Crush On You, and a tour of Eastern Canada and Ontario,” said Brueggergosman. “ My husband and I are truly blessed and overjoyed.”

Measha Brueggergosman resumes her performance schedule in autumn when she makes her Berlin Philharmonic debut under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle singing the title role of Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess.

Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman will sing in tonight’s performance of Verdi’s Requiem with the NAC Orchestra conducted by Pinchas Zukerman. Ms. Brueggergosman joins mezzo-soprano Anita Krause, tenor James Valenti and bass-baritone Eric Owens. The concert, which also features the 160-voice Combined Ottawa Choruses, takes place in Ottawa at the NAC’s Southam Hall at 8 p.m.

Ms. Brueggergosman has previously performed Verdi’s Requiem in Germany with Helmuth Rilling, and in Ottawa (2001), Toronto and London.

Next week, Ms. Brueggergosman begins rehearsals for her debut in Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess with the Cincinnati Opera (June 28 – July 8).

The “I’ve Got a Crush on You” concert tour did my heart and body good. I can’t thank my wonderful band enough. Also, those who took the time and spent the dinero to be at the concerts to listen, participate, and support, the true biggups go out to you. What now? Well, after a couple days off, I’m going to take the next couple weeks to “transition” to playing Bess in Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess at Cincinnati Opera. Voice lessons, coachings, Bikram yoga… Opening night is June 28th, my Bday! And here’s an article about it from the latest edition of Opera News:-)

Read the full article here

Measha Brueggergosman, CBC’s classical music artist of the month for May, is currently touring Ontario and the Maritimes in support of her latest album, I’ve Got a Crush on You. The soprano has sidestepped her usual classical repertoire to reimagine some of her favourite jazz, pop, gospel and singer-songwriter material: tunes by George Gershwin, Joni Mitchell, Cole Porter, Ron Sexsmith and Leslie Feist.

Despite the fact that her motto is “why not?,” Brueggergosman didn’t decide to do a crossover album on a whim. Rather, she has given careful consideration to her approach to non-classical music, as she explained on a recent visit to the studio of CBC Radio 2’s Tempo:

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Getting the chance to perform on CGT was a real treat. I’m glad I got to experience first hand what our contestants go through because, man, is it ever daunting. Thankfully, nobody buzzed me! Consequently, this is one of my favourite tunes off my latest album and I’m so glad to have had the guys there with me to rock out. We play Glace Bay, Cape Breton tomorrow and Truro, NS on Sat:

Aaron Davis, Piano
Rob Piltch, Guitar
Davide DiRenzo, Drums
Scott Alexander, Bass
Johnny Johnson, Saxophone

I feel so blessed because they are the Best. Band. Ever.

If you’re like me and didn’t manage to catch George Strombo last night, I was on it! This week, the band and I head out to the Maritimes on our “I’ve Got a Crush on You” Tour, hitting the Capitol Theatre in Moncton, the Imperial in St. John, the Savoy Theatre in Glace Bay, Cape Breton, and First United Church in Truro, NS. And below, for your viewing enjoyment, here we are playing the opening tune to all our concerts – Ron Sexsmith’s “Secret Heart”:

Tune in this coming Friday to George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight when Strombo airs the performance of  our concert-opening Ron Sexsmith tune:  Secret Heart.  This week, the ”I’ve Got a Crush on You” Tour takes us to Kingston (Fri) and, all next week, there’s gonna be a whooole lotta Maritime-in’ goin’ on! Moncton (Tues), Saint John (Wed), Glace Bay (Fri), Truro (Sat)?? WECAN’T WAIT TO COME ‘N GIVE’R!! Hope you’ll come out & join the party;-)

TORONTO, ON – This past Sunday evening, we came together to watch some “old-timey” magic, as Martin Short joined Measha Brueggergosman to perform their version of the jazz standard “Misty” (E. Garner / J. Burke) live at the Windsor Arms in Toronto.

At times tender, at others gut-bustingly hilarious, this duet has the makings of a modern classic. Featuring the piano wizardry of Aaron Davis, the performance was captured and edited in breathtaking black and white by Southern Souls’ Mitch Fillion and Matt Marek.

“Misty” and Measha’s other favourites are featured on her new album I’ve Got a Crush on You which is now available on iTunes, and on CD via KelpRecords.com.

Watch “Misty”:

Get your copy of the new album I’ve got a Crush on You for the studio version of Misty – iTunes | CD

You can now preorder Measha’s new album “I’ve Got a Crush on You” from Kelp Records. Here’s a first taste of what’s on it…stream the title track here:

CDs are only $14 and are now available here. All orders will ship by release date on Tuesday April 17th.

And a reminder, Measha’s live dates start next week in Markham. Here’s the full rundown with ticket buy links:

April 19 – Markham, ON (Markham Theatre) – get tickets
April 20 – Toronto, ON (Trinity St. Paul’s Church) – get tickets
April 24 – Huntsville, ON (Algonquin Theatre) – get tickets
April 25 – Guelph, ON (Dublin St. United Church)
April 27 – Ottawa, ON (Bronson Centre) – get tickets
May 4 – Kingston, ON (Grand Theatre) – get tickets
May 8 – Moncton, NB (Capitol Theatre) – get tickets
May 9 – Saint John, NB (Imperial Theatre) – get tickets
May 11 – Glace Bay, NS (Brookes Diamond) – get tickets
May 12 – Truro, NS (First United Church) – get tickets
May 16 – Meaford, ON (Meaford Hall) – get tickets
May 17 – Peterborough, ON (Showplace Theatre) – get tickets
May 19 – Fredericton, NB (Playhouse) – get tickets

In case you missed it here is a video of Measha preforming on Breakfast TV Toronto this morning.

Click here to watch.