Calgary Opera removes a singer from future performances after he raises a Palestinian flag during an onstage curtain call following a performance. Multiple outlets report that the incident happened during the opening night of “Tosca,” when performer Gabriel Sanchez-Ortega unfurls the flag at the bow.
The Calgary Opera later announces it has decided to replace him for upcoming shows, citing its approach to performance conduct. Fox News and Al Jazeera both describe the flag-raising moment and identify the singer, while the Winnipeg Free Press similarly links the removal to the Palestinian flag displayed during the production’s bow. The reporting focuses on the dispute between the singer’s onstage gesture and the company’s response, with all outlets indicating the singer is no longer scheduled for future performances.
