OPERA WEST PRESENTS:
The 2024/2025 season for Opera West promises to be thrilling and unforgettable. Highlights include Singer Behind the Song featuring the renowned tenor Javier Camarena, a captivating production of the opera Manon, and a potential touring show. Stay tuned for more details
The 2024/2025 season for Opera West promises to be thrilling and unforgettable. Stay tuned for more details.
OPERA WEST PRESENTS:
Step into the world of Maria Callas with our tribute concert featuring the incomparable Sondra Radvanovsky. Celebrate the legacy of one of opera’s most iconic figures as we showcased Ms. Radvanovsky’s remarkable talent alongside the Festival Orchestra of Vancouver, under the direction of maestro Tania Miller.
Step into the world of Maria Callas with our tribute concert featuring the incomparable Sondra Radvanovsky.
OPERA WEST PRESENTS:
Experience the drama and passion of Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca in our debut production, where the talents of the UBC Opera Ensemble and renowned soloists came together to create an unforgettable evening of music and emotion.
Experience the drama and passion of Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca in our debut production.
Opera West Society is a registered charity organization dedicated to presenting captivating operatic performances in Vancouver and beyond. From our debut production of Tosca to our recent tribute concert honouring Maria Callas, we strive to bring the beauty and grandeur of opera to diverse audiences across Western Canada.
Additionally, we are committed to advancing education in the performance of opera and vocal technique, providing accessible opportunities for students to enhance their skills and deepen their understanding of this art form. Through our comprehensive programs, workshops, scholarships, and financial assistance, we empower aspiring performers, nurture emerging talent, and contribute to the richness and diversity of our cultural landscape.
At Opera West Society, our mission is to bring together acclaimed international opera stars and emergent and developing Canadian operatic talent in open collaboration and performance, fostering learning opportunities and enriching experiences for all.
OPERA WEST PRESENTS:
Concerts
AUDIENCE FAVOURITE, A SERIES.
Singer Behind the Song
“Singer Behind the Song” is a captivating series where celebrated opera singers are invited to perform, engage in interviews, and conduct masterclasses for UBC Opera students. This series provides a unique opportunity for audiences to enjoy world-class performances while gaining insight into the personal and professional lives of the artists through in-depth interviews. Additionally, the masterclasses serve as an invaluable learning experience for budding opera students, allowing them to learn directly from distinguished professionals in the field.
Join us in the historic Old Auditorium on October 3rd for a spectacular evening as UBC Opera presents Singer Behind the Song, featuring the world-renowned tenor, Javier Camarena, in his Canadian debut.
Known as the “King of the high C’s,” Camarena’s rich, warm timbre and thrilling high notes promise an unforgettable performance. This rare event includes an interview with the star, offering a unique glimpse into the life of this extraordinary artist. The evening also features a masterclass, allowing ticket holders to watch and gain an in-depth peek at how opera studies are conducted.
Tickets go on Sale August 7th 2024
In this intimate presentation, attendees got to know the artists and gained insight into the life of an opera singer working in Germany through an interview with UBC Head of Voice and Opera, Prof. Nancy Hermiston. Following the interview, Simone and Gordon performed opera favorites from Mozart’s The Magic Flute and The Marriage of Figaro, Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, Wagner’s Tannhäuser, Dvořák’s Rusalka, and many more. A masterclass featuring members of the UBC Opera ensemble closed the evening.
Event was on May 25th 2022
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