Calgary Opera - Calgary | 25 April 2024 |
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L'elisir d'amoreCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 2 |
A must-see performance for long-time opera lovers, and those with inquisitive minds |
10 Feb 24 / The Gauntlet |
Calgary Opera's Elixir of Love a fine balance between story and song |
9 Feb 24 / Calgary Herald |
The (R)evolution of Steve JobsCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 3 |
The story is intense and effectivley told |
28 Feb 23 / Opera Canada |
With Canadian premiere of ‘Jobs,’ opera house buffs modernist profile |
11 Feb 23 / Classical Voice North America |
Opera deemed a must-see with its complex and dynamic portrayal of enigmatic Steve Jobs |
10 Feb 23 / Calgary Herald |
CarmenCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Calgary Opera caps 50th anniversary with superior performance of dramatic Carmen |
22 Nov 22 / Calgary Herald |
Die Lustige WitweCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
A charming, playful antidote to winter |
1 Feb 22 / Calgary Herald |
NormaCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Calgary Opera rises to the challenge of Norma |
3 Feb 20 / Calgary Herald |
La bohèmeCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Calgary Opera's production of Puccini's imperishable La Boheme |
12 Nov 19 / Calgary Herald |
Ghost OperaCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Ghost Opera pulls our heartstrings and scores a major triumph |
3 Jun 19 / Calgary Herald |
RigolettoCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Traditional staging of Rigoletto offers much to enjoy |
10 Apr 19 / Calgary Herald |
EverestCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 2 |
Everest scales new heights in innovative opera |
9 Feb 19 / Calgary Herald |
Hardy opera buffs cheer climbers in harrowing Everest |
9 Feb 19 / Classical Voice North America |
Roméo et JulietteCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Calgary Opera's Romeo et Juliette dazzles |
19 Nov 18 / Calgary Herald |
ToscaCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Straight up splendour in Calgary Opera's faithful rendition of Tosca |
16 Apr 18 / Calgary Herald |
Eugene OneginCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Calgary Opera's Eugene Onegin mixes classic tale with modern technology |
5 Feb 18 / Calgary Herald |
Il barbiere di SivigliaCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Calgary Opera updates the look of The Barber of Seville |
20 Nov 17 / Calgary Herald |
TurandotCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Calgary Opera's Turandot a feast for the ear and eye |
3 Apr 17 / Calgary Herald |
FilumenaCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Calgary Opera's Filumena shows new depth in return |
6 Feb 17 / Calgary Herald |
Die FledermausCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Calgary Opera's Die Fledermaus a welcome escape from troubled times |
21 Nov 16 / Calgary Herald |
Die ZauberflöteCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Calgary Opera's Magic Flute an exotic comic adventure |
18 Apr 16 / Calgary Herald |
Die Tote StadtCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 2 |
Calgary conjures surreal isolation Of ‘Die tote Stadt’ |
11 Feb 16 / Classical Voice North America |
Die Tote Stadt a milestone for Calgary Opera |
1 Feb 16 / Calgary Herald |
LakméCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Calgary Opera's jewel Lakmé is a fine gem of a production |
23 Nov 15 / Calgary Herald |
CarmenCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Show goes on as Calgary Opera goes to the bench |
20 Apr 15 / Calgary Herald |
Le nozze di FigaroCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Marriage of Figaro is opera at its best |
2 Feb 15 / Calgary Herald |
Silent NightCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Calgary Opera presents powerful First World War drama in Silent Night |
10 Nov 14 / Calgary Herald |
Madama ButterflyCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Calgary Opera doesn't disappoint with Madame Butterfly |
8 Apr 14 / Calgary Herald |
Der Fliegende HolländerCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Wagner and The Flying Dutchman's return to Calgary a triumph |
3 Feb 14 / Calgary Herald |
OtelloCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Emotions run high in Calgary Opera’s masterly Otello |
19 Nov 12 / Calgary Herald |
La bohèmeCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
La Boheme a welcome return to Calgary Opera’s beginnings |
25 Apr 12 / Calgary Herald |
Moby-DickCalgary OperaNo. of reviews: 2 |
Moby-Dick sails to new operatic heights |
31 Jan 12 / Calgary Herald |
Heppner owns his role in this whale of an opera |
30 Jan 12 / The Globe and Mail |
associated articles [+]
Moby-Dick: Big doesn’t begin to describe it
Creating an opera is an epic feat by any measure. But you’d have to be as maniacally driven as Ahab himself to distill Herman Melville’s 212,758-word classic into two acts.
Creating an opera is an epic feat by any measure. But you’d have to be as maniacally driven as Ahab himself to distill Herman Melville’s 212,758-word classic into two acts.
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Performance schedule
Wagner
20 to 26 Apr 2024
Mozart
2 to 8 Nov 2024
Rota
29 Nov to 8 Dec 2024
Donizetti
1 to 7 Feb 2025
Bartok
5 to 11 Apr 2025
Puccini
5 to 11 Apr 2025
News & Articles
Calgary Opera’s 2021-22 season |
The Calgary Opera has announced its 2021-22 season feature two mainstage productions. |
24 Jul 2021 / OperaWire |
Bramwell Tovey resigns from Calgary Opera |
Tovey has held the position since January 2019 and decided to step down to address an ongoing battle with cancer, for which he was diagnosed in June of 2019. |
10 Oct 2020 / OperaWire |
Calgary Opera postpones 2020-21 season |
The productions that will be affected by the decision include “Fidelio,” “The Merry Widow,” “La Traviata,” “Christmas at the Opera,” Opera Brunches, Master Classes, and Student Dress Rehearsals. |
26 Jun 2020 / OperaWire |
Bramwell Tovey on opera |
Incoming artistic director of Calgary Opera, Bramwell Tovey, says opera about 'now, the kind of world we're living in.' |
21 Nov 2018 / Calgary Herald |
Calgary Opera challenges boundaries with bold season |
Animation, puppets, the Bard’s famously doomed lovers and a deadly disaster on Mount Everest will all be part of the 2018/2019 season for Calgary Opera. |
24 Mar 2018 / Calgary Herald |