Vancouver Opera is set to present Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” at Queen Elizabeth Theatre for three performances. The production will star Daniel Okulitch as Don Alfonso, Clarence Frazer as Guglielmo, Owen McCausland as Ferrando, Jamie Groote as Fiordiligi, Alex Hetherington as Dorabella, and Tracy Dahl as Despina. Rob Herriot will direct the production and Leslie Dala will conduct. In a {…}
Vancouver Opera has announced a partnership with Montecristo Jewellers, who will serve as the official sponsor for the company’s 2025–26 season. This collaboration marks the company’s first full season sponsorship since 2018–19. “This is a deeply meaningful partnership for Vancouver Opera,” said Tom Wright, General Director of Vancouver Opera, per an official press release. “Montecristo Jewellers shares our passion for {…}
Vancouver Opera has announced the return of “Taupe Tuesday” on Oct. 14, 2025. By combining affordability with cultural engagement, the event offers opera lovers and newcomers a Canadian arts community’s equivalent of Black Friday. As part of the 2025–2026 season initiative, all Thursday performances will feature special “Taupe Tuesday” pricing, with tickets for select seating sections available at 50 percent {…}
Vancouver Opera has announced the new and returning participants of the Yulanda M. Faris Young Artists Program for 2025–2026. This season’s artists will be Marianne Bertrand, Julia LoRusso, and Mihnea Nitu will join returning artists Lyndon Ladeur, Tayte Mitchell and Derek Stanyer. They will receive mentorship and training with leading Vancouver Opera artists and facilitators. Additionally, they will receive one-on-one {…}
The Vancouver Opera is set to open its 2025-26 season with Verdi’s “Rigoletto.” The opera, which is set to open on Oct. 25, 2025, will be shown three times through Nov. 2, 2025. The production, built in partnership with Pacific Opera Victoria, will push the tragedy’s boundaries while staying true to Verdi’s timeless story of love and revenge. Glynis Leyshon {…}
The Vancouver Opera is set to close its 2024-25 season with Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.” The company is set to star sopranos Yasko Sato and Karen Chia-Ling Ho in the title role and Robert Watson and Adam Luther as Pinkerton. They will be joined by Japanese mezzo-soprano Nozomi Kato as Suzuki, Canadian baritone Brett Polegato as Sharpless, Korean-American tenor Julius Ahn as {…}
Vancouver Opera is set to present “The Garden of Alice,” an adaptation of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” The showcase, set for March 7 – 9, 2025, will feature the talents of members of the Yulanda M. Faris Young Artists Program, including Heidi Duncan (soprano), Simran Claire (mezzo-soprano), Danlie Rae Acebuque (baritone), Lyndon Ladeur (tenor), Derek Stanyer (pianist), and Tayte Mitchell {…}
The Vancouver Opera has announced its 2025-26 season featuring three productions. In a statement, Tom Wright, Vancouver Opera General Director said, “For our 66th season, we’re bringing operas by the art form’s greatest composers to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre stage. These timeless works run the gamut—in some cases the gauntlet—of emotions, while exploring social norms and the consequences of personal choice. {…}
Vancouver Opera’s 65th season continues in 2025 with a new production of “Flight,” by Jonathan Dove. The opera will be performed at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre stage for three performances on Feb. 8, 13, and 16, 2025. The production will be directed by Morris Panych and conducted by Leslie Dala. The work will star Cameron Shahbazi in his company debut, Caitlin {…}
Vancouver Opera has announced the launch of “Taupe Tuesday,” to take place on October 15. “Taupe Tuesday,” a twist on the concept of Black Friday offers exclusive deals for the company’s 2024-25 season. The season is comprised of Johann Strauss’ “Die Fledermaus,” Jonathan Dove’s “Flight,” and Giacomo Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.” “Opera is sometimes misconstrued as inaccessible, whether artistically or in {…}
Vancouver Opera has announced its 2024-25 participants of the Yulanda M. Faris Young Artists Program. The artists include newcomers tenor Lyndon Ladeur, stage director Tayte Mitchell, and pianist Derek Stanyer, as well as returning artists baritone Danlie Rae Acebuque, mezzo-soprano Simran Claire, and soprano Heidi Duncan. “Our 2024-2025 participants are an exceptional group of artists who have already demonstrated their {…}