Hello everyone, we hope that you and your families are keeping well during these times. Like many organizations, Vancouver Opera has been struggling with the challenges presented by COVID-19. Although the closure of venues, social distancing measures, and restrictions on gatherings of more than 50 are in place for the foreseeable future, Vancouver Opera remains…
read morePODCAST | Vancouver Opera OffstageCanadian Visions with Tapestry Opera’s Michael Hidetoshi Mori and First Nations mezzo-soprano Marion Newman of Amplified Opera Podcast Home | July 1, 2020 In this very special July 1st episode, Les is joined by co-host Colleen Maybin, Vancouver Opera’s Director of Learning and Engagement. With international focus turning a critical eye…
read morePODCAST | Vancouver Opera OffstageCoaches in Conversation: Demystifying the role of the répétiteur with Kinza Tyrrell and Tina Chang Podcast Home | June 24, 2020 In this very special “Coaches in Conversation” episode, available in both video and audio, Les is joined by members of the wonderful music staff at Vancouver Opera: Kinza Tyrrell, Principle…
read morePODCAST | Vancouver Opera OffstageFrom the Countertenor to Executive Director: Matthew White of Early Music Vancouver Podcast Home | June 17, 2020 In this episode, Les catches up with Matthew White, Executive and Artistic Director of Early Music Vancouver. Matthew has served at the helm of Early Music Vancouver for eight years, and previously was…
read morePODCAST | Vancouver Opera OffstageBreaking barriers in the digital world with Victoria’s own Rachel Fenlon Podcast Home | June 10, 2020 In this episode, originally recorded on May 8th, 2020, Les speaks with soprano and pianist Rachel Fenlon. Raised in Victoria BC and currently based in Berlin, Rachel began her professional career at Vancouver Opera…
read morePODCAST | Vancouver Opera OffstageIn the spotlight with lyric soprano Simone Osborne Podcast Home | May 27, 2020 This episode, Les speaks with Vancouver-born lyric soprano Simone Osborne. Simone was one of the youngest-ever winners of the Met Competition in New York at age 21, and most recently headlined Vancouver Opera’s 2019 production of Faust…
read moreLottery Confirmation Thank you for playing! Thank you for supporting VO Lotteries! Your ticket stubs will be mailed to your address as provided on the order form. Orders received up until end of day June 26 will be included in the June 29 grand prize draw. Good luck! Back to VO Lotteries The post Lottery…
read morePODCAST | Vancouver Opera OffstageAn Interview with Tom Wright, General Director of Vancouver Opera Podcast Home | Episode 1 | Next Episode >> April 29, 2020 In our first episode of Vancouver Opera Offstage, Les chats with Tom Wright, Vancouver Opera’s newly appointed general director. Tom previously held the position of director of artistic planning…
read moreVancouver Opera mobilizes costume department to make non-surgical grade masks for workers in essential positions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Cynnamon Schreinert, 604 802 2733 | cynnamon@hartleypr.com April 28, 2020, VANCOUVER, B.C. – Vancouver Opera is mobilizing to answer the public need for non-surgical grade masks during COVID-19. The costume shop is transitioning from creating stage costumes and…
read moreThe Flight of the Hummingbird: Broadcast May 19 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Cynnamon Schreinert, 604 802 2733 | cynnamon@hartleypr.com April 22, 2020, VANCOUVER & VICTORIA, B.C. —Pacific Opera Victoria and Vancouver Opera present a free broadcast of the new family opera The Flight of the Hummingbird online May 19, 2020, at 10 am PDT. After a successful preview at…
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