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 {…}
Vancouver Opera has received a $50,000 grant from the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation to support its educational outreach programs. The educational outreach includes “Vancouver Opera in Schools,” “Project Opera,” “Opera Lab,” and “The Capstone Mentorship Program,” all of which aim to provide opportunities for students across grades 1 to 12 to engage with opera. The programs may reach up {…}
Vancouver Opera is set to resume its 2021-22 season with a pair of performances of Mascagni’s seminal masterwork “Cavalleria Rusticana.” The showcase, which is set for Feb. 12 and 13 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, will be conducted by Jonathan Darlington and will star Othalie Graham as Santuzza, David Pomeroy as Turridu, Gregory Dahl as Alfio, Leah Field as Mama {…}
The Vancouver Opera has postponed its entire 2020-21 season. The Candian company stated, “It is now clear that we will be unable to present our 2020–2021 season on the stage of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre as originally planned. Our much-anticipated 60th anniversary season that includes ‘Carmen,’ ‘Così fan Tutte,’ and ‘Falstaff ‘will be postponed to the 2021–2022 season.” The company {…}
Vancouver Opera Board Chair, Bill Maclagan, Q.C., has announced that the current interim General Director, Tom Wright, will become Vancouver Opera’s General Director. Wright has worked extensively with the Vancouver Opera and has held senior leadership positions in opera in Canada and the U.S. for over 20 years. He was instrumental in the creation of the Yulanda M. Faris Young {…}