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 {…}
Vancouver Opera has announced that James Wright, its former General Director, has been inducted into the prestigious BC Entertainment Hall of Fame. Wright was inducted for his outstanding contributions to the city’s vibrant arts community. The recognition is also a testament to Wright’s leadership and lasting impact on Vancouver’s cultural landscape during his tenure with the company from 1999 to {…}
(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, {…}
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 {…}
Vancouver Opera has announced a cast change for its production of “Carmen.” The company revealed that Ginger Costa-Jackson will take on the title role in lieu of Carolyn Sproule, who was previously announced for the title role. Costa-Jackson starred in the company’s production of “Carmen” 10 years ago. “Carolyn Sproule, previously announced as Carmen for two performances of our extended {…}
Vancouver Opera has announced the revival of its iconic black tie gala event, “Habanera!” The gala will be presented on May 3, 2024 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and will be set against the backdrop of the “Carmen” production. In a statement, Tom Wright, Vancouver Opera General Director said, “We’re ecstatic to welcome back our signature gala event following a hiatus. {…}