The Vancouver Opera has released a statement regarding unauthorized third party tickets. In a statement the company said, “It has come to our attention that certain third-party ticket resellers are advertising Vancouver Opera tickets at inflated prices, taking advantage of unsuspecting customers. Vancouver Opera wants to emphasize that the only authorized and legitimate platform for purchasing tickets to our performances is {…}
Vancouver Opera has announced the launch of “Exciting Voices: Concert Series.” The first concert”Opera Date Night,” scheduled for Feb. 2, 2024, will take place at Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall at The O’Brian Centre for Vancouver Opera and features countertenor Nicholas Burns, tenor Spencer Britten, sopranos Emma Parkinson and Rebecca Collett, bass Neil Craighead, and pianist Perri Lo. “Vancouver Opera is proud to work with TD {…}
Vancouver Opera is set to perform Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale” in a production helmed by Barbe & Doucet. In a statement, Tom Wright, Vancouver Opera General Director said, “‘Don Pasquale’ is a beloved opera that will appeal to any music lover, and we are delighted to present it in collaboration with the dynamic artistic team of Barbe & Doucet. Their incredible {…}
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 {…}