Meet tenor David Pomeroy

Praised by The New York Times as "a powerful, agile tenor," David Pomeroy returns to Edmonton Opera for his role debut as Calaf! Last seen with us as Hoffman in 2013's The Tales of Hoffman, Pomeroy is delighted to be playing opera's ultimate romantic hero in Puccini's Turandot. 

Pomeroy's mentor, the great tenor Ermanno Mauro, has sung the role of Calaf numerous times to immense acclaim, including at Edmonton Opera in 1981. Pomeroy has been working with Mauro for the last seventeen years, and even prepared for the role of Calaf this past summer under his mentorship. 

Read our blog to learn Pomeroy's thoughts on singing the role of Calaf, especially the timeless aria 'Nessun dorma'! 

Turandot tickets are selling fast! 

With less than two weeks to go for opening night of Turandot, Edmonton audiences are excitedly planning their night out to experience Puccini's operatic blockbuster! Tickets are selling very fast, so don't wait, get yours now! 

Turandot single tickets start at $40, and you can even purchase season tickets to experience all three operas, including Cinderella and Elektra, starting from just $99!

Free performance at City Centre Mall

This Thursday, join us at noon near the pedway-level Tim Hortons for an operatic lunchtime treat! Tenor Matthew Bruce will bring you a flavour of Italy and beyond with some familiar and entertaining arias. 

Plus hear some of the music from our upcoming production of Puccini's Turandot!

Thursday, October 13 at noon • City Centre Mall, near pedway-level Tim Hortons • Free admission

Opera tour in Italy

Dreamed of going to Italy to immerse yourself in centuries of operatic culture? Well, here is an opportunity to do just that! Concordia University of Edmonton is organizing a Tuscany opera tour in 2017 that will take you to Venice, Florence, and Rome for a musical journey like no other!

Through live performances, museum visits, five tutorial sessions, and sightseeing, participants will gain immense insight into the genre of opera, including a newfound appreciation for some greats like Verdi and Puccini. The program culminates with live performances at the Puccini Festival in Torre del Lago, Lucca and Baths of Caracalla in Rome.

No previous opera experience is necessary, just an enthusiasm to discover our beloved art form!