Calgary Opera

We're sad to announce today that our General Director and CEO Keith Cerny will be stepping down from his position in January 2019 to return to his family in Texas and a new job as the President and CEO of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Read the full release here: https://bit.ly/2Lymdkk

Yes, you read that right! MORE TICKETS have been released for Magic Piano & the Chopin Shorts! ----> https://bit.ly/2OXLDKD

Calgary Opera is hiring a Production Assistant. For more information, or to apply, visit the link >>> https://goo.gl/7HZB2j

Congrats to Calgary Opera’s returning 2018-19 Emerging Artist, Jan van der Hooft - Tenor, who recently sang the national anthem, in his home town of Winnipeg, for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers!
Amazing!

Some of our Emerging Artists have been reunited, and reviewed in BrottOpera's production of The Magic Flute! It features past participants Simon Chalifoux, Anne-Marie MacIntosh, Morgan Traynor, the current Jan van der Hooft, and the incoming, Megan Miceli.
So great to see post (and pre) Emerging Artist Development program success!
Toi, toi, toi.
... http://operacanada.ca/review-brottopera-m agic-flute/
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Calgary Opera is hiring a Fund Development Officer. For more information, and to apply, visit the link.
https://goo.gl/xJ6Fe5

Calgary Opera’s General Director and CEO, Keith Cerny, Ph.D., is delighted to announce distinguished Canadian tenor and broadcaster Ben Heppner, O.C., LL.D., as Honorary Chair of Calgary Opera’s new Legacy Society.
A new endeavour for the company, The Legacy Society is focused on building long-term sustainability for Calgary Opera through donations and gifts from patrons wishing to leave a lasting legacy that goes beyond their lifetime.
To read more about the Legacy Society, follow the link >>> https://goo.gl/RmwvbJ

Calgary Opera is pleased to announce Dr. Winston Choi, Laureate of the 2003 Honens International Piano Competition, will perform live accompaniment for two showings of Magic Piano & The Chopin Shorts, on Friday, September 28 at Studio Bell. To read the full Press Release, follow the link >>> https://goo.gl/u23vn5
The 6:30 p.m. show is sold out, but there are still some seats available for our 8:30 p.m. show. They can be purchased by following the link >>> https://goo.gl/3MQRjT or calling 403 262 7286.

Calgary Opera is hiring an Assistant Technical Director (8 month maternity-leave cover). For more information, and to apply, follow the link.
The job application closes Aug. 3.
https://goo.gl/bYdxsC

Created by Oscar® award-winning BreakThru films’, Magic Piano tells the story of a girl and young boy’s adventure of discovery across Europe aboard a magic flying piano. The entire family will enjoy this Calgary Opera premiere in conjunction with the Calgary International Film Festival and the Honens International Piano Competition, accompanied by live piano.
It plays September 28 & 29 at the National Music Centre. Tickets are $15-$25. Visit https://goo.gl/WazrT5 or call 403 262 7286 to purchase.

Calgary Opera is hiring a Director of Finance and Administration (12-month maternity-leave cover). We also have a number of other positions open too.
For information on the Director of Finance position >>>> https://goo.gl/8yZHtt
For all other positions >>>> calgaryopera.com/about-us/employment

SINGLE TICKETS TO ALL OUR PRODUCTIONS ARE ON SALE NOW!!!
Visit calgaryopera.com or call 403 262 7286 to find out more about our 2018-19 season, and to book your seats.

Lend your voice on important issues impacting our city by taking @CalgFoundation’s #vitalsignyyc survey. Last year 1 in 4 Calgarians rated their ability to find suitable employment as below average… has that changed?
vitalsigns.calgary2018.nrgsurveys.ca

Calgary Opera is hiring a Development Coordinator. To learn more about the role, and to apply, follow the link >>>
https://goo.gl/hBnNWY

Calgary Opera is hiring a Fund Development Officer. For more information on the role and how to apply, follow the link.
https://goo.gl/XCerLt

Our Emerging Artist Development program is over for this year, which means its students are now performing in concert halls and opera houses around the world.
Our visiting international Emerging Artist, Nofar Yacobi, is performing with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra in their celebration of Leonard Bernstein, July 4th.
Toi toi toi to Nofar for representing Calgary Opera halfway across the globe!
... https://goo.gl/9b4cEW
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DID YOU KNOW?
You can donate a little as $20.00 that goes towards the purchase of ONE COSTUME ACCESSORY
... A donation of $300.00 allows us to TUNE TWO PIANOS for a performance
A donation of $1,000 allows us to purchase ONE NEW SPOTLIGHT
A donation of $2,500 allows us to present ONE FREE COMMUNITY SHOW to the public
A donation of $6,000 can cover expenses for ONE EMERGING ARTIST
There are so many reasons to give, no matter the size of donation. Help us bring opera to those who can't afford it, and to grow an opera audience for the future.
Follow the link>>>>> https://goo.gl/Uyfsfi <<<<< to donate today!
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Congratulations to Jacques Lacombe who is nominated for a Betty Mitchell Award for his Musical Direction of Tosca, and to its ensemble for their nomination too.
To read about more of our fellow nominees, follow the link >>>
http://leaderpost.com/…/b0043521-7d8e-4 dd9-aa21-00d654925ee5

Huge congratulations to Calgary Opera volunteer, Carol Dann, who was recently honoured with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers, a national award honouring exceptional volunteers from across the country. Carol was also the recipient of the Harry & Martha Cohen Award last year for her significant and sustained contribution to the Calgary theatre community. There will be a ceremony at the Betty Awards on Monday, June 25th where Carol will receive her medal.
Carol is a supersta...r volunteer in the city. She not only volunteers her time to Calgary Opera, but to practically every non-profit organization in the city (and sometimes further afield!). To name but a few: Alberta Theatre Projects, Theatre Calgary, Vertigo Theatre, Ghost River Theatre, Calgary Philharmonic, Salvation Army, STARS, Rainbow Society, Ronald McDonald House, Make a Wish, Kids Cancer Care, Children’s Hospital, Cancer Society, Parkinson’s Society. Sometimes, she doesn’t know who she’s volunteering for, she just gets the call they need an extra hand at a casino or something, and she goes.
Carol, THANK YOU and congratulations from your friends at Calgary Opera.
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Turandot was glorious! The singing, set, design, chorus, orchestra -- all superb!

Turandot has to be one of the best Opera's that I have ever witnessed. Memorizing!

Turandot performance was absolutely outstanding, beautiful love ❤️ story.

Took our boys (8 & 10) to see Cinderella on Saturday. What a lovely performance to introduce the next generation to this beautiful art form. They loved it!

South Pacific was fantastic. Wonderful performance in a beautiful venue at Enmax Park. Well done Calgary Opera :)

My favourite opera so far. Beautiful set, costumes and voices!!!

I had the pleasure of attending this little known opera as a late birthday present and I found it breathtaking and inspiring.



Aline Kutan was a wonderful Lakmè. My wife and I kept going on how wonderful her voice control was. Ryan Macpherson did a marvellous job of complimenting the Prima Donna. It must be noted that there are times when Ryan could have overshadowed her performance, but he did not. Aline and Ryan were a wonderful team.



Valerian Ruminaki was great as well and oh what a voice! His final reaction at the End of Act 1 as Lakmè's father made me yearn for more and to see what was going to happen next.



Kevin Myers worked Hadji as a fantastic strong silent type character, and I look forward to what else he can and will do in the years to come.



Andrea Hill as Mallika sung so delightfully and masterfully as she joined Aline in the immortal "Flower Duet" seducing the audience into to dream of jasmine and floral boughs.



David Diston as Fredric is the kind of best friend every man needs, Chelsea Van Pelt (Rose) and Andrea Núñez (Ellen) were fun and added musical delight, and Jennifer Sproule properly convinced me that Mistress Bentson needed a hug.



I could go on on how wonderful this mix of ballet, philharmonic and acting were on opening night, but I think that you get the picture.



Lakmè must be back for the 2016-2017 season so many more people can learn about this wonderful and tragic story of love, duty and loss.

First time for my 2 year old at the opera with Cinderella, it was great and he really got engaged and enjoyed it. Thanks for the affordable prices and great production. The after performance entertainment was Pretty good too. I only Miss the option to avoid to pay parking at your previous location, I don't mind walking but my 72 y/o mom can't. It was the price of an extra ticket to pay for parking.

Ambur Braid as Tosca was wonderful! And who doesn't love a story where everyone dies at the end ;)

none of us can choose where we shall love.........

Turandot was glorious! The singing, set, design, chorus, orchestra -- all superb!

Turandot has to be one of the best Opera's that I have ever witnessed. Memorizing!

Turandot performance was absolutely outstanding, beautiful love ❤️ story.

Took our boys (8 & 10) to see Cinderella on Saturday. What a lovely performance to introduce the next generation to this beautiful art form. They loved it!

South Pacific was fantastic. Wonderful performance in a beautiful venue at Enmax Park. Well done Calgary Opera :)

My favourite opera so far. Beautiful set, costumes and voices!!!

I had the pleasure of attending this little known opera as a late birthday present and I found it breathtaking and inspiring.



Aline Kutan was a wonderful Lakmè. My wife and I kept going on how wonderful her voice control was. Ryan Macpherson did a marvellous job of complimenting the Prima Donna. It must be noted that there are times when Ryan could have overshadowed her performance, but he did not. Aline and Ryan were a wonderful team.



Valerian Ruminaki was great as well and oh what a voice! His final reaction at the End of Act 1 as Lakmè's father made me yearn for more and to see what was going to happen next.



Kevin Myers worked Hadji as a fantastic strong silent type character, and I look forward to what else he can and will do in the years to come.



Andrea Hill as Mallika sung so delightfully and masterfully as she joined Aline in the immortal "Flower Duet" seducing the audience into to dream of jasmine and floral boughs.



David Diston as Fredric is the kind of best friend every man needs, Chelsea Van Pelt (Rose) and Andrea Núñez (Ellen) were fun and added musical delight, and Jennifer Sproule properly convinced me that Mistress Bentson needed a hug.



I could go on on how wonderful this mix of ballet, philharmonic and acting were on opening night, but I think that you get the picture.



Lakmè must be back for the 2016-2017 season so many more people can learn about this wonderful and tragic story of love, duty and loss.

First time for my 2 year old at the opera with Cinderella, it was great and he really got engaged and enjoyed it. Thanks for the affordable prices and great production. The after performance entertainment was Pretty good too. I only Miss the option to avoid to pay parking at your previous location, I don't mind walking but my 72 y/o mom can't. It was the price of an extra ticket to pay for parking.

Ambur Braid as Tosca was wonderful! And who doesn't love a story where everyone dies at the end ;)

none of us can choose where we shall love.........