Edmonton Opera 2018/19 Season

2018/19 Season General Director | Tim Yakimec

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FRANCIS PRICE & MARGUERITE TRUSSLER OPENING NIGHT SPONSOR DRIVING FORCE TUESDAY EVENING SPONSOR CHRISTENSON DEVELOPMENTS FRIDAY EVENING SPONSOR LANDMARK HOMES

Photo by R. Tinker. Manitoba Opera, 2018.

LOVE HAS ITS PRICE VERD’S GRAND ROMANTIC MASTERPIECE Edmonton Opera’s historic new co-production of La Traviata combines spectacle, passion, drama, and thrilling music to tell the story of Violetta, a famous Parisian courtesan who is consumed both by love and a lifethreatening illness. Don’t miss the opera that inspired the blockbuster film Moulin Rouge!

Sung in Italian with projected English translation CONDUCTOR: JUDITH YAN • DIRECTOR: ALAIN GAUTHIER PRODUCTION DESIGNER: CHRISTINA PODDUBIUK LIGHTING DESIGNER: KEVIN LAMOTTE

FEATURING THE EDMONTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

LAQUITA MITCHELL VIOLETTA

JASON BRIDGES ALFREDO

JAMES WESTMAN GERMONT

NORTHERN ALBERTA JUBILEE AUDITORIUM SATURDAY OCTOBER 20, 2018 8 pm

TUESDAY OCTOBER 23, 2018 7:30 pm

FRIDAY OCTOBER 26, 2018 7:30 pm

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ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK

OPENING NIGHT SPONSOR DUCHESS BAKE SHOP TUESDAY EVENING SPONSOR CHRISTENSON DEVELOPMENTS FRIDAY EVENING SPONSOR LANDMARK HOMES

DON’T GO

INTO THE WOODS

A DELICIOUSLY DARK NEW PRODUCTION Based on the Brothers Grimm folk tale, Hansel & Gretel takes you deep into the forbidden forest with a charmingly curious brother-sister duo. This German classic features Engelbert Humperdinck’s sumptuous score and richly woven characters that will satisfy all your operatic cravings!

Sung in English with projected lyrics CONDUCTOR: PETER DALA • DIRECTOR: ROBERT HERRIOT SCENERY DESIGNER: CAMELLIA KOO • COSTUME DESIGNER: DEANNA FINNMAN LIGHTING & PROJECTION DESIGNER: BARRY STEELE

FEATURING THE EDMONTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

ANDREA HILL HANSEL

LIDA SZKWAREK GRETEL

ROBERT CLARK WITCH

NORTHERN ALBERTA JUBILEE AUDITORIUM SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2019 8 pm

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2019 7:30 pm

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2019 7:30 pm

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GIOACHINO ROSSINI

PRODUCTION SPONSORS JIM & SHARON BROWN OPENING NIGHT SPONSOR HOLE’S GREENHOUSES TUESDAY EVENING SPONSOR CHRISTENSON DEVELOPMENTS FRIDAY EVENING SPONSOR LANDMARK HOMES

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A WESTERN CANADIAN PREMIERE From the composer of The Barber of Seville comes a raucous comedy with gorgeous bel canto melodies and vocal fireworks galore! Come along for the ride as a love triangle unfolds between notorious skirt-chaser Count Ory, his cunning Page, and a feisty Countess — complete with naughty nuns, scandalous set-ups, and way too much wine!

Sung in French with projected English translation CONDUCTOR: GORDON GERRARD • DIRECTOR: BRIAN DEEDRICK COSTUME DESIGNER: DEANNA FINNMAN • SCENERY DESIGNER: CAMELLIA KOO LIGHTING DESIGNER: NARDA MCCARROLL

FEATURING THE EDMONTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

JOHN TESSIER COUNT ORY

CAITLIN WOOD COUNTESS ADELE

SARAH MESKO ISOLIER

NORTHERN ALBERTA JUBILEE AUDITORIUM SATURDAY APRIL 6, 2019 8 pm

TUESDAY APRIL 9, 2019 7:30 pm

FRIDAY APRIL 12, 2019 7:30 pm

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LILIES • 2017

HMS PINAFORE • 2018

DON GIOVANNI • 2018

We invite you to join us for 3 unforgettable new productions!

Art that resonates beyond the final note

Larger-than-life stories that inspire Renowned artists from Canada and around the world

Thrilling music performed live by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Spectacular sets and costumes

Falling in love with opera has never been easier!

Season ticket packages start at just $75 for all 3 operas

Projected English translation above the stage Free parking in the Jubilee Auditorium parkade

Free Opera Talks 45 minutes before curtain in the lower-level lobby Free ticket exchanges for season ticket holders

Photos by Nanc Price.

CAST OF LA TRAVIATA Royal Glenora Club Sunday, September 30, 2018 CAST OF HANSEL & GRETEL Chateau Lacombe Sunday, January 20, 2019 CAST OF COUNT ORY The Enjoy Centre Sunday, March 17, 2019 Brunch buffet • 11 am Performances • 12 pm SPONSORED BY

Enjoy exquisite brunch offerings accompanied by your favourite arias during Sunday Opera Brunches.

This season, join us at three elegant venues while the cast of each upcoming production delivers special performances catered to please — Opera Brunch is a sensory treat like no other!

BRUNCH SEASON TICKETS Adult $240 Child $90 (12 & under) BRUNCH SINGLE TICKETS Adult $85 Child $35

TURANDOT • 2016

Under 30? EXPLORERS Join Explorers for $25 and enjoy epic perks for you and a guest all season long!

• $20 online rush tickets for you and a guest to all three operas (best available seats) • A free drink for you and your guest on Tuesdays *Member and guest must be under 30 when collecting tickets.

Under 40? ENCORE Continue your love affair with opera!

• Free membership • Save an extra 20% on season ticket packages: see all three operas from as little as $60 • A free drink on Tuesday performances

SEASON TICKET HOLDERS

enjoy exclusive perks THE BEST SEATS AT THE BEST PRICES Enjoy first choice of seats at the Jubilee and save up to 30% over single ticket prices, plus we’ll save your seat every year until the renewal deadline

DON GIOVANNI • 2018

FLEXIBLE EXCHANGES Exchange your tickets for an alternate evening with no fees EXCLUSIVE OFFERS Savings on additional tickets for friends and family, plus other special offers!

SAVE UP TO 30% WHEN YOU SEE ALL 3 OPERAS! Season ticket packages starting from $75 Single tickets on sale now from $29

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DON’T MISS OUT! Save up to 30%* when you purchase season tickets! *compared to single ticket prices

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