Upcoming Events
Flight
Dates: Saturday, February 8 at 7:30 PM, Thursday, February 13 at 7:30 PM, and Sunday February 16 at 2:00 PM.
Vancouver Opera presents Flight composed by Jonathan Dove, libretto by April de Angelis.
“In the unlikely setting of an airport departure lounge, Jonathan Dove’s must-see modern masterpiece soars with comedy and compassion. From “the Mozart of the 21st century” comes a work of stunning emotional breadth. Though it draws inspiration from the heart-wrenching true story of an Iranian refugee bureaucratically marooned in Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years, Jonathan Dove’s Flight pulls off an improbable feat: it’s a wildly-engaging, melodically-accessible comedy, a triumph of pathos, and an absolute must-see!
All around The Refugee, the airport swirls with colourful characters: Bill and Tina, who hope to stoke the embers of a dull marriage; The Steward and The Stewardess, whose embers require no additional stoking; a diplomat and his very pregnant wife; a woman awaiting a lover 30 years her junior; the Immigration Officer – all while The Controller oversees operations high above the concourse, hitting decidedly high notes (like the rare airspace occupied by an incredible F-sharp above high C!).
Called the greatest new work of the past 30 years, this compassionate contemporary classic is led by the beloved Vancouver creative team of director Morris Panych and set designer Ken MacDonald, while Dove’s propulsive music is steered by the baton of Leslie Dala, Vancouver Opera’s Head of Music and Associate Conductor, whose recent VO projects include 2022–2023’s The Flying Dutchman and the blockbuster 2023–2024 presentation of Carmen.” - Vancouver Opera
Lyndon will be understudying “Bill”, follow on Instagram for updates.
Tickets avaiable for purchase at vancouveropera.ca.
Madama Butterfly
Dates: Saturday, April 26 at 7:30 PM, Sunday, April 27 at 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 1 at 7:30 PM, Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, May 4 at 2:00 PM.
Vancouver Opera presents Madama Butterfly in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Composer - Giacomo Puccini Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa
“Stunning visuals, transcendent melodies, and a timeless tale of love and loss make Madama a must-see season finale. Puccini’s sublime masterpiece closes out our celebratory 2024–2025 season in grand style, with five performances conducted by VO’s Music Director, Maestro Jacques Lacombe. This extended run boasts a double cast bursting with world-class talents, including Tokyo-born soprano Yasko Sato. Praised for her “disarming, honest, refined and authentic” approach, she makes her VO/Canadian debut as Cio-Cio-San, having previously explored the role’s complexities in performances throughout Italy, the US, Belgium, Slovenia, Greece, Spain, and Japan.
The story of Pinkerton, an American Lieutenant stationed in Nagasaki, who marries a young Japanese girl, Cio-Cio-San. For him, it’s a marriage of convenience, a touristic fantasy abroad before he finds himself a “real” (American) bride. For Cio-Cio-San, it begins her story of tragically unrequited love.
One of the greatest works in operatic history, Puccini’s poignant, deeply emotional music steers Madama Butterfly through love, heartbreak, hope, and tragedy.” - Vancouver Opera
Lyndon will be understudying “Pinkerton”, follow on Instagram for updates.
Tickets available for purchase at vancouveropera.ca.
Die Fledermaus
Dates: Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 7:30 PM, Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 7:30 PM, Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 7:30 PM, and Sunday November 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Vancouver Opera presents Flight, composed by Johann Strauss II, libretto by Karl Haffner and Richard Genée.
“Join the party: Strauss’ most-beloved operetta kicks off a celebratory 65th anniversary with laughter and mischief. With a title that translates to “The Bat” (sometimes even presented as “The Revenge of the Bat”), you’d be forgiven for expecting some ominous dark fluttering while gravel-strafed voices say intense things indecipherably. But with its huge chorus, boisterous party scene, and rousing songs like “King Champagne”, Strauss’ beloved operetta absolutely radiates charm, wit, and good-natured mischief! An audience favourite since its 1874 premiere, Die Fledermaus remains the most-performed operetta in the world for good reason. This vaudeville and farce-inspired comedy masterwork revels in effervescent odes to drinking, dancing, dining, laughing, and, well, more drinking, while a madcap plot pinballs through masquerade and mistaken identities, romantic dalliances, pranks and payback. Ashlie Corcoran returns to direct her second Vancouver Opera season opener in a row, having helmed the fantastical Magic Flute in 2023, while the high-spirited score is conducted by Vancouver Opera Music Director Jacques Lacombe. (Sharp-eyed audience members might recognize some special guests during the gala scene...but we’ll say no more for now!)” - Vancouver Opera
Catch Lyndon in his mainstage solo debut as “Dr. Blint”. Lyndon will also be understudying “Alfred”, follow on Instagram for updates.
Tickets available for Purchase at vancouveropera.ca.