News Archive
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The Government of Canada announced its financial support of the Edmonton Opera’s new production facility on Friday, March 1, as the result of the Edmonton Opera’s grant application to the Ministry of Canadian Heritage’s Cultural Spaces program.Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove), accompanied by Hon. Laurie Hawn (Edmonton-Centre), made the funding announcement on behalf of Hon. James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
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The 2013 Valentine’s Gala was a great success this year, and on behalf of both CapitalCare and the Edmonton Opera, we would like to thank everyone who attended and made the event possible.
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The opera and the circus have a long history, and in director Joel Ivany’s new concept of Les Contes d’Hoffmann, the two come together for a dark fairy-tale under the Big Top.“This opera contains some of the most moving music, but also some of the most disturbing characters that any opera or theatrical show has ever known,” Ivany said in his director’s message.
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Inspired by the Serbian language and traditions, a universal rite of passage is played out in Ana Sokolovic’s Dora award-winning opera Svadba - Wedding, Jan. 12, 13, 16, 18 and 19. Explore the emotions six girlfriends experience as they prepare their friend for her wedding.
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The complicated, scientific world of nuclear fission is given a human voice in Shelter, the first production in the Edmonton Opera’s ATB Canadian Series.
Opening on Nov. 15, this is the first time ever the contemporary opera has been performed, and it’s a joint effort between Edmonton Opera and Toronto’s Tapestry New Opera.
“The corporate leadership demonstrated by ATB Financial means that the Edmonton Opera and Tapestry New Opera are able to continue to give a strong voice to the arts through this initiative,” said Sandra Gajic, Edmonton Opera CEO. “Shelter and Svadba – Wedding will be presented in smaller, more intimate venues, allowing audiences to experience something new and intriguing.”
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One of the grand operas, Aida will grace the Edmonton stage for the first time in over a decade when the Edmonton Opera opens its 49th season next month. Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Verdi’s birth, Edmonton Opera joins other opera houses around the world honouring the great composer and his works.
The Verdi masterpiece will be presented in its full splendor, with roughly 100 performers, including principal artists, chorus members, supernumeraries and Brian Webb dancers on stage together at any given time.
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Not only is the Edmonton Opera recognizing the 200th anniversary of composer Verdi’s birth with the production of Aida, but we’re also throwing a party.
The fifth annual Storm the Stage — a party on the opera set — will be held on Oct. 20, during a non- performance night of Aida. Edmontonians are invited to experience Egypt on the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium stage during this unique arts event.
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Local craft artists are making it possible for opera patrons to take home memories of the 2012/2013 season mainstage performances, thanks to the partnership between the Edmonton Opera and the Alberta Craft Council.
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Congratulations to composer Ana Sokolovic on winning the Dora Award for Outstanding New Musical/Opera for SVADBA-WEDDING! We are proud to be bringing this a cappella tour de force to Edmonton January 2013!
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Congratulations to Edmonton Opera’s head of Wardrobe Deanna Finnman on winning Outstanding costume design for Mikado at the Sterling Awards.
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Edmonton Opera on Global Edmonton
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We are excited to announce that Edmonton Opera was nominated for Sterling Awards in four categories. Outstanding production of a musical - The Mikado, Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Curtis OIds for The Mikado, Outstanding Music Director – Robert Tweten for Fidelio, and Outstanding Costumes – Deanna Finnman for The Mikado.
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Minister Heather Klimchuk visits backstage during the final performance of Fidelio
(L-R) Daniel Swift (CC), Glynis Price, Francis Price, Heather Klimchuk
(L-R) John MacMaster, Bob Clark, Heather Klimchuk, Dean Elzinga, CEO Sandra Gajic, Bertrand Malo (part hidden), Francis Price.jpg (L-R) John MacMaster, Bob Clark, Heather Klimchuk, Dean Elzinga, CEO Sandra Gajic, Bertrand Malo (part hidden), Francis Price
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Media reviews of John Mac Master in the role of Floristan in Fidelio
Fidelio
Beethoven brings it all – love, heroism, passion and marvelous music. Performed for the very first time in Alberta, this opera is a new production, including sets and costumes.
Writing an opera did not come easy for this great composer. Beethoven wrote Fidelio twice and went through extensive editing before achieving his powerful operatic piece. Ultimately, Fidelio is about the wrongfully imprisoned, as a topical a subject today as in 1805, when it was first performed. Aside from a beautiful love story, the empowering music was often referred to as a religion of humanity and an appeal to our conscience.
Fidelio is the final offering of Edmonton Opera’s 48th season. A company premiere, this remarkable work features, in the title role, the Canadian debut of German Soprano Maida Hundeling, John Mac Master as Florestan, Nathalie Paulin as Marzelline, Thomas Goerz as Rocco, Alain Coulombe as Fernando, Dean Elzinga as Pizzaro, and Edmontonian Robert Clark as Jacquino. The production will be conducted by Robert Tweeten.
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New performing arts centre a graceful leap in the right direction, by David Staples, Edmonton Journal
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City to develop plan for performing arts centre, by Gordon Kent, Edmonton Journal
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Future of opera in Alberta, by Elizabeth Withey, Edmonton Journal
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April 11, 2012 – Fidelio Panel Discussion: Wrongful Imprisonment & Opera 101
Join Edmonton Opera for a thought provoking panel discussion surrounding one of Fidelio’s most prominent themes: Wrongful Imprisonment. Our panel of experts from the realms of Political Science and Criminal Law will be led by Edmonton Journal’s Paula Simons in discussing how Beethoven's opera written in the early 1800s is a story that continues to remain relevant to audiences today. Following our panel discussion Edmonton Opera’s Artistic Administrator Jeff McCune will dive into the world of opera and give you an in depth understanding of Fidelio in Opera 101.
Location
Art Gallery of Alberta
Ledcor Theatre6:30-9 pm
Complementary, but please RSVP to amanda.macrae@edmontonopera.com or 780.392.7832, or join the event on Facebook.
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April 15, 2012 - Opera Brunch
Join us for a morning of fantastic food and intimate recitals by the artists starring in our mainstage productions. Read more...
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Another successful Valentine's Gala, hosted by Dr. Dianne & Irving Kipnes
"Hearts, Minds and Music 2012", a video which depicts the importance and
value of both health care and the arts in our lives Edmonton Opera 2012/13 Season Launch
Joel Ivany, Opera Director for
Les Contes D'Hoffmann
Season Launch at the
Edmonton City Centre Mall
Sandra Gajic,
CEO of Edmonton OperaIn announcing its 49th season, Edmonton Opera shows it is willing to break some new artistic ground by presenting five opera productions in its 2012/13 season, up from its usual three per year. The Opera will also add a traditionally popular Sunday afternoon matinee to the season as well as presenting a new Canadian series of two new second stage productions.
