Remembering Our History

Melissa TsangVOIS Manager I love Vancouver. Although I was born and raised in Winnipeg, I find it hard to imagine a comparable city and province to call home. When I learned this week that British Columbia had, for the first time, formally apologized for the internment of thousands...

Congratulations to Tan Dun

James WrightGeneral DirectorTan Dun, composer of Vancouver Opera’s spring 2013 opera Tea:  A Mirror of Soul, has been awarded the 2012 D. D. Shostakovich Award by the Yuri Bashmet International Charitable Foundation. The award ceremony will be held on May 14th outside...

Okay, I'm the first to admit I'm technologically challenged. Just wanted to tell you that I saw Aida tonight and was blown away. Couldn't find a place to post my compliment. Compliment is too small a word.

Thank you so much for this! So happy to hear you enjoyed it, and thank you for taking the time to let us know. :) Ask me anyth...

Will the operas next season each have matinees?? Driving an hour after an evening performance makes it too late for my interested grandchildren ( and for me ). Thank you.

Yes! We'll have matinee performances of La Boheme on Sunday, October 28; of The Pirates of Penzance on Sunday, December 2 and 9, and of The Magic Flute on Sunday March 10 and 17.All matinee performances begin at 1:30pm. Ask me anyth...

I'm under 30 but my boyfriend is not. I want to take him to the Opera but can't afford the full price tickets. Is there anyway I can buy two get out tickets since I'm the one purchasing them and am under 30?

Sorry - Get OUT tickets are available only to patrons under 30. Proof of age must be presented by each person picking up a ticket.You can buy one ticket at the Get OUT rate and one at the regular rate and still sit together! Just call our Ticket Centre at 604-683-0222 and they'll help you out. Ask me anyth...