Calgary Opera to Present Hollywood-Themed Production of ‘Don Pasquale’

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Calgary Opera is set to present Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale.” The opera, which is set to be performed on Feb. 1, 5, and 7, 2025, will be showcased in a Hollywood cinematic production at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. The all-Canadian cast will include John Fanning in his role debut as Don Pasquale, Lucia Cesaroni as Norina, John Tessier as Ernesto, {…}

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Vancouver Opera to Open with ‘Die Fledermaus’

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(Credit: Credit of Vancouver Opera) Vancouver Opera is set to open its 65th season with Strauss II’s “Die Fledermaus.” “Die Fledermaus,” a comic operetta, is synonymous with opulence, laughter, and revelry and Ashlie Corcoran will return to direct her second Vancouver Opera season opener in a row. Vancouver Opera Music Director Jacques Lacombe conducts a cast that includes Lara Ciekiewicz, {…}

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Orchestre Classique de Montréal’s Artistic Director & Principal Conductor to Step Down

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(Credit: Fred Stucker) The Orchestre Classique de Montréal has announced that Jacques Lacombe is stepping down from his position as Artistic Director and Principal Conductor. “The Board of Directors of the Orchestre Classique de Montréal thanks him for his contribution over the past season, and wishes him every success in his future endeavours,” said Joel Carrier, Chairman of the OCM {…}

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Ekaterina Semenchuk, Corinne Winters & Dimitri Platanias Lead Greek National Opera’s 2024-25 Season

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The Greek National Opera has announced its 2024-25 season. Corinne Winters, Véronique Gens, Tassis Christoyanniszu, Alexandre Duhamel, Dionysios Sourbis, and Stanislas de Barbeyrac star in Gluck’s “Iphigénie en Aulide” & “Iphigénie en Tauride” double bill. Michael Hofstetter conducts the new production by Dmitri Tcherniakov. Performance Dates: Oct. 10-30, 2024 Rachmanioff’s “Aleko” and Bartók’s “Bluebeard’s Castle” will be presented in a double {…}

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Vancouver Opera Announces Donor Initiative in Order to Maintain Company

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Following the Vancouver Opera’s successful 2023-2024 season, the company has revealed that it faces a growing challenge of significantly increased production costs as it heads into its 65th season. The company noted that while it experienced a 33 percent increase in audiences, it was not enough to keep up with the rising costs of producing full-scale operas. However, the company has {…}

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Aline Kutan, Mireille Lebel, Éric Laporte, & Philippe Sly Present ‘A Life In Opera: homage to Joseph Rouleau’

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(Photo credit: OCM) For the last concert of its 84th season, the Orchestre Classique de Montréal pays homage to bass Joseph Rouleau. Soloists Aline Kutan, Mireille Lebel, Éric Laporte, and Philippe Sly perform excerpts from operas by Mozart, Verdi, Bizet, Delibes, Wagner, and Offenbach. Songs by Félix Leclerc are also programmed. They are accompanied by the Orchestre Classique de Montréal, {…}

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Calgary Opera Unveils 2024-25 Season

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Calgary Opera has announced its 2024-25 season. First up is “Don Giovanni.” the opera stars Philip Addis, Aviva Fortunata, Guido Loconsolo, Chuan Wang, Midori Marsh, and Neil Craighead. Anna Theodsakis directs and Jonathan Brandani conducts. Performance Dates: Nov. 2-9, 2024 Next up is “The Witty Squirrel.” The opera features music by Nino Rotta. Performance Dates: Nov. 29-Dec. 8, 2024 John Fanning, Lucia {…}

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Canadian Opera Company Revives ‘Don Pasquale’ For First Time in 30 Years

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The Canadian Opera Company is set to present Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale” for the first time in 30 years. The opera will be presented between April 26 and May 18, 2024 at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, with an additional one-night-only performance starring current and graduate artists of the COC’s Ensemble Studio on May 14, 2024. The opera {…}

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Vancouver Opera Announces 2024-25 Season

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The Vancouver Opera has announced its 2024-25 season celebrating its 65th anniversary. In a statement, Tom Wright, Vancouver Opera General Director said, “Through dynamic mainstage productions and grassroots outreach, Vancouver Opera is celebrating all-time operatic triumphs for our 65th anniversary, Since our inaugural 1960 staging of “Carmen,” Vancouver audiences have been treated to world-class talents and dazzling, grand-scale productions. In 2024-2025, {…}

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Calgary Opera to Present Hollywood-Themed Production of ‘Don Pasquale’

Vancouver Opera to Open with ‘Die Fledermaus’

Orchestre Classique de Montréal’s Artistic Director & Principal Conductor to Step Down

Ekaterina Semenchuk, Corinne Winters & Dimitri Platanias Lead Greek National Opera’s 2024-25 Season

Vancouver Opera Announces Donor Initiative in Order to Maintain Company

Aline Kutan, Mireille Lebel, Éric Laporte, & Philippe Sly Present ‘A Life In Opera: homage to Joseph Rouleau’

Calgary Opera Unveils 2024-25 Season

Canadian Opera Company Revives ‘Don Pasquale’ For First Time in 30 Years

Vancouver Opera Announces 2024-25 Season