Donizetti’s emotive opera, composed in a sublime bel canto style, pits two important women of the historical Tudor family against one another. Queen of England, Elizabeth I, is suspicious of her cousin Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots. She believes Mary wants to lay claim to her throne and thus holds her captive, and even considers putting Mary to death. 

When the two queens meet, they engage in a lyrical battle; for good dramatic measure, Donizetti even throws a contentious love triangle in the mix. You won’t want to miss their dramatic face-off! 

April 16, 19 & 21 • Jubilee Auditorium 

Tickets start at $40

Our exciting 2016/17 season is almost here, and season tickets are now on sale starting at $99 for all three operas! Don’t miss out on Puccini’s Turandot, Rossini’s Cinderella (La Cenerentola), and Strauss’s Elektra. Visit our website or call our box office to guarantee your seats for the season.

Opera came alive in technicolour at our 2016 Valentine’s Gala! Over 800 guests were treated to performances by the Edmonton Opera Chorus and Citie Ballet, with music by the Royal Canadian Artillery band. Fine dining, drinks, and some grand prizes (courtesy of sponsors Maison Birks and Harry Rosen) made this a spectacular event. 

Special thanks to our evening sponsors, the Allard Foundation, and to the Dianne & Irving Kipnes Foundation for matching all donations from the gala! We can’t wait for next year!

Want to know more about the dueling queens of Mary Stuart? Come engage in a creative discussion with our expert panel, including musicologist Stephan Bonfield and theatre scholar Dr. Piet Defraeye. We will talk about Mary Stuart’s history, its music, and the many controversies surrounding it. This is a complimentary event, but please RSVP to save your spot! 

Wednesday, March 30 • 7pm • CKUA

Enjoy a scrumptious brunch with some delectable arias at the Royal Glenora Club! The talented cast of Mary Stuart, including sopranos Keri Alkema (Elizabeth) and Kathryn Lewek (Mary) are sure to create a royal, memorable, and operatic Sunday brunch experience! 

Sunday, April 3 at 11am • Royal Glenora Club

Adults $85 • Children $35

Pro Coro Canada returns for "Good Friday at the Winspear" with a classic piece by Johann Sebastian Bach, St. John Passion. Come celebrate Easter season with international tenor Lawrence Wiliford as the Evangelist.

Friday, March 25 • 7:30 pm • Winspear Centre

Artists for Life is a fundraiser for HIV Edmonton hosted by JTMF West. Local and internationally acclaimed artists will be performing at this event, followed by a catered reception and a silent auction... not to mention a dance party to cap off the evening! 

Saturday, April 9 • 7pm • The Needle