Something very exciting happens in our backyard every summer. The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity showcases performances…
Tag: Opera
Top 5 (or 6) picks for getting out
So much happening this weekend, there is no excuse to hibernate! • EMMEDIA presents Particle + Wave…
First World War’s Silent Night
× Courtesy of Brigitta Diehl / Calgary Opera It has been commemorated in the film Joyeux Noël. It…
Clowns karaoke and Candide
× Having been around some 400 years opera is a survivor. Still opera companies are always seeking new…
Bringing opera to the people
× Cowtown company redefines art form in effort to save it Opera is in trouble says Cowtown Opera…
Calgary Opera premières new look for Madame Butterfly
× A miniature of the new set design for Calgary Opera's Madame Butterfly. Lights and Japanese shoji screens…
Wagner creates mythology out of legend
× The Flying Dutchman is a fairy tale for adults Even non-opera aficionados are familiar with the name…
Italian girl takes flight
× Updated version of Rossini's exotic opera portrays the main character as bold and daring woman Calgary Opera…
Working class opera
× Cowtown brings La Boheme to modern-day Calgary Cowtown Opera artistic director Michelle Minke calls Giacomo Puccini’s La…
Pirates in the village
× Calgary Opera gets ambitious hosting an outdoor festival on the banks of the Bow Calgary is now…