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John Tessier, Andrew Haji & Tessa Fackelmann Lead Edmonton Opera’s 2026-27 Season

By Francisco Salazar

The Edmonton Opera has announced its 2026-27 season.

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Anna Theodosakis directs a new production of Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Sivigilia” with Gordon Gerrard conducting. The production will star John Tessier, Tessa Fackelmann, Korin Thomas-Smith, Joel Balzun, and Vartan Gabriellian.

Performance Dates: Nov. 5 & 7, 2026

The Rumbold Vocal Prize will take place.

Performance Date: Nov. 20, 2026

Joel Ivany will direct Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” with Henry Kennedy conducting. Andrew Haji, Sydney Baedke, Alain Coulombe, Jamal al Titi, and Spencer Lang star.

Performance Dates: Feb. 4 & 6, 2027

Beyond the Mainstage

Opera al Fresco will bring audiences together in the gardens for a summer evening shaped by music.

Performance Date: August 26, 2026

The Dianne Kipnes Valentine’s Gala will bring Edmonton Opera’s community for an evening that reflects both the company’s history and its future.

Performance Date: Feb. 11, 2027

Opera Pub at Blue Chair will be performed.

Performance Dates: March 18, April 15, and May 13, 2027

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By Francisco Salazar

FRANCISCO SALAZAR, (Publisher) has worked as a journalist for over 10 years with such companies as Latin Post, and freelanced for Remezcla. He has also published for El Diario and La Opinion. He is a media producer and a classically trained cellist who has performed in the New York area.

With OperaWire he has lectured at Bard College and been featured on Fred Plotkin, Jennifer Rowley and Angel Blue's programs.

He holds a Masters in Media Management from the New School and a Bachelor's in Film Production and Italian studies from Hofstra University.

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