Vancouver Opera has announced Maestro Jacques Lacombe as its new Music Director. In a statement, Lacombe said, “I am deeply honored to join the Vancouver Opera family. Vancouver Opera has a rich tradition of artistic excellence and their work continues to push the envelope of opera each season. I am excited to collaborate with this outstanding team to create unforgettable {…}
Vancouver Opera has announced the six artists who will be part of its Yulanda M. Faris Young Artists program for the 2023-24 season. The artists include Danlie Rae Acebuque, Simran Claire, Sawyer Craig, Heidi Duncan, Indra Egan, and Jeremy Scinocca. The program provides artists with an opportunity to engage in formal educational programs and train with industry leaders and professionals. {…}
The Vancouver Opera has announced the retirement of longtime trombonist Sharman King, principal trumpeter Tom Shorthouse, and chorus member Bette Cosar. King joined the Vancouver Opera Orchestra in 1977 and has performed in productions of “West Side Story” and “Nixon China.” In an official press statement, he said, “my favorite aspect of being involved with the VO was our continued {…}
Vancouver Opera has announced the retirement of longtime chorister Bette Cosar, who has served with the company for 50 years. A graduate of UBC as well as UK’s London Opera Centre, Cosar has taught for several years at the Arts Connection in Richmond, as well as her own private studio. “It is a rare honor to have a chorus member {…}
Vancouver Opera has announced its 2023-24 season. “We are excited to present an incredible season of opera “classics” to expose our great art form to new audiences,” said Tom Wright, Vancouver Opera General Director, in an official press statement issued by the company. “Two of the operas have not been seen in over a decade and one has only been {…}
Composer Kye Marshall and librettist Amanda Hale’s “Pomegranate” will make its world premiere at the Canadian Opera Company as a major cultural event at Pride Toronto 2023. The co-production with Vancouver Opera stars mezzo-soprano Adanya Dunn and soprano Danielle Buonaiuto (they/she). The two portray young lovers, Suzie and Cass who wish to express themselves freely but are constrained by social {…}
Credit: Hanna Barczyk Brian Deedrick’s new production of Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman” will close Vancouver Opera’s 2022-23 season. Leslie Dala will lead the Vancouver Opera orchestra and chorus alongside Greg Dahl in the title role. Marjorie Owens will sing the role of Senta, Richard Wiegold as Daland, Wookyung Kim as Erik, Scott Rumble as Steuermann, and Megan Latham will sing {…}
Vancouver Opera has announced several new members to its Board of Directors. The new members include Shaun Dolman and Joshua Hutchinson. Dolman is a lawyer for the Provincial Ministry of Attorney General and specializes in Indigenous Law. Meanwhile, Hutchinson is an Associate with Blakes, Canada’s top business law firm, focusing on corporate and commercial litigation. Other board members include Susan {…}
Vancouver Opera and Vancouver Public Library are teaming up to launch “Opera Adventures.” The program will invite audience members to get to know opera through a look at the art form’s history and its stories. Each event will feature performances as well. The series kicks off on Oct. 5, 2022 with a preview for “The Pearl Fishers,” which opens at {…}
Vancouver Opera has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of “The Pearl Fishers.” The opera announced that Aaron Blake will be joining the cast in the role of Nadir, replacing Long Long who was originally cast. Blake performs alongside Phillip Addis, Miriam Khalil, and Vartan Gabrielian. Kamna Gupta conducts the production. Rachel Peake directs. “Our original singer portraying {…}
Vancouver Opera has unveiled its 2022-23 season. “We are thrilled to announce Vancouver Opera’s 2022–2023 season which will include three full-scale productions, all centered on the theme of love,” said Tom Wright, Vancouver Opera General Director, in an official press release.“The 2022–2023 season will see the return of two beloved operas for our Vancouver Opera patrons along with an incredible, {…}