The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly made life more stressful and difficult for the majority of us, but it has also brought with it some minor silver linings.

Like talented opera singers performing free shows from their balconies, for instance.

Teiya Kasaharais a queer, gender non-binary, multi-disciplinary performer and first-generation Nikkei-Canadian settler living in Toronto.

They're known for singing in both traditional and contemporary operatic roles across North America and Europe, and they're now providing free performances to Toronto residents from the comfort of their balcony.

On March 19, Kasahara pledged to create 19 videos for COVID-19.

19Videos for COVID-19

It’s 03.19 at 3:19 pm… I want to make and share 19 videos with you… music, mostly… new compositions I’m working on, old favourites, and socially distant collaborations…#19forCOVID19#operalife#nonbinaryoperasinger#artmatters#songsofcomfortpic.twitter.com/dCx3AAxjLd

— Teiya Kasahara 笠原 貞野 (@teiyakasahara)March 19, 2020

"I'm really excited to bring you content from my socially isolated home in Toronto. I'm an opera singer, theatre creator, and amateur composer dabbling in electronics,"Kasahara wrote on their website.

"Yesterday (03.19 at 3:19 pm) I made a pledge to the internet (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram) that I'd create 19 videos for COVID-19. We had an amazing thing that happened in my whole apartment complex that my wife and I planned together yesterday... Can't share it yet, but when the video is done, check back here soon! I'll be posting here regularly. So my new friends, please stay safe, be well, wash those hands, and connect digitally!"

19Videos for COVID-19: O mio babbino caro -- FULL VIDEO HERE -->https://t.co/G9IKTsPQ0g#19forCOVID19

To all those out there, isolating yourselves and doing your part, this is for you.#opera#flattenthecurve#artmatters#balconysong#puccini#operalifepic.twitter.com/QSZFdAw5q6

— Teiya Kasahara 笠原 貞野 (@teiyakasahara)March 24, 2020

Since then, Kasaharahas been giving daily performancesand posting videos to their social media channels giving everyone a chance to hear the beautiful music.

This opera singer in Toronto has been giving daily performances from her balconyhttps://t.co/Q6UB0QgDSd- Francesca McGrath#Toronto#ourcommunityTOpic.twitter.com/RQLJgD3FZX

— blogTO (@blogTO)March 24, 2020

And Kasahara isn't the only one serenading the city of Toronto through these dark times.

Opera singer and host of CBC's Music TempoJulie Nesrallahhas also been belting from her balcony.

Here it is! O Sole Mio!#BalconyDiva#Toronto#SunsetSongpic.twitter.com/gOuJjPeA4u

— Julie Nesrallah (@JulieNesrallah)March 18, 2020

Nesrallah posted a video of herself singing beloved songO Sole Miofrom her Toronto balcony last week, and it quickly went viral with over 6,000 likes and 1,500 retweets to date.

So while you may not be able to head to the theatre to catch a live show anytime soon, you can always try stepping out on your balcony if you're in the mood for some uplifting opera from the comfort of your home.