Joel Ivany

Royce Vavrek Appointed New Artistic Director of Against The Grain
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2024

Against the Grain Theatre (AtG), one of Canada's leading innovators in opera and vocal works, has announced that Canadian librettist Royce Vavrek has been appointed as the company's new Artistic Director.

Review: Edmonton Opera Re-Imagines DON GIOVANNI Through a Modern Canadian Lens
by Sarah Dussome - Feb 3, 2024

Opera’s most notorious ladies’ man has returned to The Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. This time, Don Giovanni prowls the streets of 21st century Canada, flaunting red carpet-worthy attire and spamming women with flirty texts. 

DON GIOVANNI Comes to Edmonton Opera in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2024

Edmonton Opera has announced the opening of a groundbreaking production of Mozart's beloved opera, Don Giovanni, set to open on February 1st at 7:30 PM at Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.   

OPERA America Reveals Winners of the 2023 Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2023

OPERA America has revealed the winners of the 2023 Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera

Edmonton Opera Announces 2nd Annual Rumbold Vocal Prize!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2023

Edmonton Opera proudly presents the 2nd annual Rumbold Vocal Prize for outstanding emerging professional opera singers, generously supported by Grace and Arnold Rumbold.

Edmonton Opera's STABET MATER Sells Out In First Week Of Rehearsals
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2023

Edmonton Opera’s three performances, March 30, 31 and April 1, 2023, of Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater at the Jubilee Auditorium sold out during the first week of rehearsals.

Banff Centre Announces Collaboration With The National Arts Centre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2023

Banff Centre, in collaboration with the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, is excited to announce the 2023 Opera in the 21st Century multi-disciplinary program. The partnership will see the first module of the program taking place over two weeks at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, with the second module providing three weeks of programming at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.

Edmonton Opera Announces 60th Season Featuring CARMEN, DON GIOVANNI & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2023

Audiences are invited to Edmonton Opera’s Diamond Anniversary Season, celebrating a proud history of 60 years of opera in Edmonton.

Edmonton Opera Announces 60th Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2023

Edmonton Opera has announced that Bizet’s Carmen opens the Diamond Season. Well beloved as the most famous opera of all, Carmen is known for glorious music and a fearless leading lady. Montreal’s Rose Naggar-Tremblay (mezzo soprano) will infuse this role with her rich voice and interpretive prowess as she makes her company debut, as well as her North American role debut.

ORPHEE+ to be Presented at Edmonton Opera This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2023

The cast have landed and are rehearsing for Edmonton’s first ever Orphée+. See details about the production, how to purchase tickets and more.

Edmonton Opera Announces Inaugural Rumbold Vocal Prize Competition Winners
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, Edmonton Opera held the finale for its first Rumbold Vocal Prize competition at the Jubilee Auditorium.

Review: CARMEN Burns Bright in Canadian Opera Company's Latest Production
by Isabella Perrone - Oct 26, 2022

Quite possibly one of the best known opera comiques, CARMEN has returned to the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts’ stage in a bright blaze.

Video: Watch the Trailer for CARMEN at Canadian Opera Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2022

Two dazzling mezzo-sopranos take centre stage in the Canadian Opera Company's Carmen by Georges Bizet. The wildly popular opera draws audiences into a high-stakes game between soldiers, smugglers, and a superstar bullfighter, all vying for the attention of fiercely independent Carmen. Watch the trailer here!

Edmonton Opera to Present TOSCA This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2022

On Saturday Oct. 22, 2022, Edmonton Opera will welcome audiences back to the Jubilee with a lavish production of Puccini’s melodramatic thriller, Tosca. After weeks of rehearsals, the cast and crew are eager to share their production with Edmonton’s audience.

Edmonton Opera Announces Inaugural Rumbold Vocal Prize Finalists and Judges
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2022

Four finalists from across Canada have been chosen to participate in the inaugural Rumbold Vocal Prize at Edmonton Opera out of an astounding 145 applicants.

Canadian Opera Company Presents CARMEN Featuring Must-See, All-Star Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2022

Two dazzling mezzo-sopranos take centre stage in the Canadian Opera Company's Carmen by Georges Bizet.

Soprano Karen Slack Announces Season Highlights
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2022

Karen Slack has announced her 2022-2023 season, featuring an expansive range of programming spanning the recital, orchestral, and operatic worlds.

Edmonton Opera To Present OPERA AL FRESCO
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2022

Edmonton Opera has announced the return of Opera al Fresco at the University of Alberta Botanic  Garden on August 26, 2022 at 7pm. Celebrate summer with live music, food, and wine! Artistic Director  Joel Ivany describes the event as “a great way to have the outdoors and opera combine.” 

Edmonton Opera Announces Sue Fitzsimmons As New Executive  Director 
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2022

Sue Fitzsimmons joins the Edmonton Opera having recently held executive leadership roles at both  Medicine Hat College and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). She is a long-time Edmontonian who believes in the power of creativity and the arts to build and sustain community.  

Edmonton Opera Announces 2022/2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2022

In the 22/23 season, Edmonton Opera will present a uniquely staged and choreographed performance of Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, a Home for the Holidays concert in December following the Opera’s first holiday concert last year, and more.