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, {…}
UPDATE: On May 5, 2022 the company announced that it was canceling the simulcast due to the weather forecast for May 7. The remainder of this article is presented as originally published. The Vancouver Opera House is set to present a live simulcast of “HMS Pinafore” on May 7, 2022 at the šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn (formerly the QET Plaza). Conductor Rosemary {…}
Vancouver Opera is set to present “Creative Adaptation,” a conversation on the nature of adaptation. The panel discussion, which will take place on April 22, 2022, will center on the company’s upcoming production of “HMS Pinafore” and how works are adapted across different forms and media. Panelists include Idan Cohen (Ne. Sans Opera and Dance), Howard Dai (rice &beans theatre), {…}
On April 30, 2022, Vancouver Opera will conclude its 2021-22 season with a production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “HMS Pinafore.” Directed by Brenna Corner, this production features a modernized libretto by writer and comedian JD Derbyshire. Conductor Rosemary Thompson will make her company debut, leading a cast comprised of Caitlin Wood, Ernesto Ramirez, Jorell Williams, Peter McGillivray, Marcus Nance, and {…}
Vancouver Opera announced its new education program, “Opera 101” which will begin via Zoom on May 3. The company has designed a five-session course specifically for adults to gain an understanding of the basics of opera music and singers, the industry, production, and historical and current context. The class will be led by soprano Eve Daniell and feature special guests {…}
