Edmonton Opera Blog

Edmonton Opera is dedicated to producing great performances that bring the powerful emotions of opera to our community. Our purpose and vision is to present opera that moves and inspires - you, the audience; our supporters and partners in the community - individuals, corporate and government.

Recent Blog Posts

Message from Lilies composer Kevin March
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The story of the serendipitous and odds-defying creation of Lilies (Les Feluettes) began in March 2002, when I saw Lilies. Minutes into the film, I had an overwhelming sense that I was watching an opera. The words were lyrical; the characters, compelling; their stories, absorbing. It was easy t...
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Meet Les Feluettes (Lilies) librettist Michel Marc Bouchard
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A beautiful mother-son bond in Les Feluettes (Lilies)
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IgniTE YOUR PASSION THIS OPERA SEASON
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This 2017/18 opera season, we are pleased to bring three compelling new productions to the Jubilee stage. Ignite your passion for opera with Les Feluettes (Lilies), HMS Pinafore, and Don Giovanni! A lush, romantic bouquet of Lilies We begin our season with Les Feluettes, a new Can...
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Message from Elektra conductor Alex Prior
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Message from Elektra conductor Alex Prior
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Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs is Elektra
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Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs is Elektra
Internationally acclaimed dramatic soprano Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs is an unstoppable force of nature. Widely known for her powerful portrayals of opera’s ‘madwomen’, Elizabeth previously took on the immensely demanding role of Elektra at Teatro Comunale di Bologna in 2015, earning rave reviews...
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Director Michael Cavanagh on Elektra
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Director Michael Cavanagh on Elektra
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The dystopian fashions of Elektra
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Elektra: 100 minutes of operatic genius
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Elektra: Richard Strauss's hellish masterpiece
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Elektra: Richard Strauss's hellish masterpiece
In just three weeks, Edmonton Opera will present the Alberta premiere of Richard Strauss’s groundbreaking theatrical triumph Elektra. Based on an ancient Greek play by Sophocles, this opera follows the terrifying tragedy of its protagonist as she becomes consumed with lethal revenge. Devastated ...
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