Edmonton Opera news

Add some opera to your lunch and join us tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14, at noon for a free performance! Soprano Victoria Biel and pianist Peter Dala will perform popular operatic repertoire, on the lower east level of City Centre (near the food court).

Lucia di Lammermoor director Brian Deedrick video

Lucia di Lammermoor director Brian Deedrick talks about this production in a new video, with an additional behind-the-scenes look at the setup by production assistant Patsy Tomkins, and Journal writer Nick Lees talks to Simone Osborne about busking on Toronto streets to pay for singing lessons. 


JTMF West Artists for Life

Edmonton Opera is partnering with JTMF West for Artists for Life, on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at the Club in the Citadel. Tickets are on sale now, and are specially available to Edmonton Opera patrons at the 2014 prices ($100/$50/$20) by calling the Citadel box office at 780.428.2130 with the promotion code "Opera."

Performances include Teiya Kasahara, whom EO audiences will remember as the Queen of the Night (The Magic Flute) and Olympia (Tales of Hoffmann).

This year's beneficiaries are HIV Edmonton, Camp fYrefly and Theatre Network. 

Opera al Fresco

Edmonton Opera is again going beyond the stage with Opera al Fresco on June 19, at Devonian Botanic Garden! This summer solstice celebration allows guests to experience the lush gardens while listening to popular operatic repertoire and enjoying wine and hors d'oeuvres. Tickets on sale now!

Add some scandal to your 2015/16 theatre season and join us at the opera with a subscription starting at $99 for all three operas! It's a great way to see The Merry Widow, Carmen and Maria Stuarda while saving on single tickets.