Edmonton Opera has released a new video featuring members of its chorus performing a reimagined version of “Maybe This Time with lyrics rewritten in honor of the Edmonton Oilers. The release of the song made famous by Liza Minnelli in “Cabaret” follows the company’s previous viral effort, a hockey-themed video inspired by “La Bamba” that drew over 75,000 views and {…}
The Edmonton Opera has announced its 2026-27 season. Mainstage 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 {…}
Edmonton Opera has announced it is canceling “Indians on Vacation.” The company said, “This decision follows conversations with several local Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, patrons, and community members from Treaty 6 who shared concerns about how presenting this work at this moment would impact their community. Through these discussions, it became clear that moving forward would not align with our {…}
The Edmonton Opera has announced its 2025-26 Season. In a statement, Edmonton Opera’s Artistic Director, Joel Ivany said, “Our 2026/26 season is really about what we inherit, what we keep, and what we redefine. From celebrating opera’s greatest moments to championing new voices and groundbreaking works, we invite audiences to be part of this living legacy that is Edmonton Opera, {…}
The Edmonton Opera’s 2024 Rumbold Vocal Prize competition has announced its winners The competition saw mezzo-soprano Tessa Fackelmann take first prize, which included $12,000 plus a Recital Tour in the Yukon (provided by the Yukon Arts Centre). The second prize went to soprano Elizabeth Polese, which included $8,000, while the third prize was awarded to bass-baritone Alex Halliday and tenor Angelo {…}
The West End Micro Music Festival announces its fourth season titled “REVELATIONS.” Music Director of the Edmonton Opera, Simon Rivard leads both programs. The West End Micro Music Festival takes place at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Toronto. “Programme I — Ecstatic Voices” features works by Cassandra Miller, Caroline Shaw, Luciano Berio, Thomas Tallis, and Claude Vivier. Singers include Sydney {…}
With the NHL playoffs underway, Edmonton Opera is doing its utmost to pump up its Edmonton Oilers as the team sets out on its quest for the Stanley Cup. In order to do so, the company released a rendition of “La Bamba,” which has become an anthem for Oilers fans everywhere. Additionally, this rendition honors Joey Moss and Ben Steler, {…}
This week the Edmonton Opera opened a new production of Golijov’s “Ayre,” a cycle of songs that offers a tour of the Mediterranean, particularly in that mixture of Spanish, Jewish, and Arabic influences. The work featured Miriam Khalil, a rising soprano who has established herself as one of Canada’s most versatile. In a short interview, Khalil spoke about the work: OperaWire: Tell {…}
Edmonton Opera has announced its 2024-25 season. The season opens with “Die Fledermaus,” directed by Joel Ivany and conducted by Simon Rivard. The opera stars Adam Luther, Jonelle Sills, John Tessier, Danielle MacMillan, Peter Monaghan, and Karoline Podolak. Performance Date: Nov. 7 – 12, 2024 Then comes “Bluebeard’s Castle” directed by Daisy Evans who also arranged the opera in English. Russell {…}
Edmonton Opera is set to present Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” on Feb. 1 and 3, 2024. The showcase, which will take place at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa and Banff Centre for Creativity, will be conducted by Simon Rivard and directed by Edmonton Opera Artistic Director Joel Ivany. In the title role, audiences will experience Elliot Madore. He is joined {…}
The Association for Opera in Canada has announced the winners of its 2023-24 National Opera Directors Recognition Award. The company revealed that this year’s recipient is Francis Price of Edmonton Opera’s Board of Directors. Price has been a member of the Edmonton Opera Board of Directors for over 20 years and has raised millions of dollars over the last 10 {…}