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Inside Vancouver Opera is a unique backstage glimpse into the world of Vancouver Opera. Join us as we chat with opera experts, artists, Vancouver Opera staff and others to explore the world of opera on and off the stage.
This podcast offers an insider’s glimpse into the artistry, experiences, and perspectives of the talent involved in taking breathtaking opera productions from the page to the stage.
Find out more at VancouverOpera.ca
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Interweaving Histories: Henry Heng Lu on Vancouver’s Cultural Landscape
In honour of Asian Heritage Month, we are in conversation with curator, writer, public art consultant and the newly appointed executive director of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Henry Heng Lu. Henry shares insight on art, heritage, and the power of cultural collaboration to confront racism.
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Credits:
Henry Heng Lu - Guest
Ashley Daniel Foot - Host
Mack McGillivray - Producer -
Meet the mother and daughter who sing together in the Vancouver Opera Chorus
We always say that Vancouver Opera is a family, but today's guests actually are family. Eve-Lyn de la Haye and Clara Griesdale are real life mother and daughter, and they're both in our upcoming production of Carmen. For tickets and more information visit VancouverOpera.ca.
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Credits:
Clara Griesdale - Guest
Eve-Lyn de la Haye - Guest
Ashley Daniel Foot - Host
Mack McGillivray - Producer -
Georges Bizet: Life and Times (Rebroadcast)
In anticipation of our upcoming production of Carmen we are rebroadcasting our 7-part series on the composer’s life as one episode. Originally aired in October of 2022 ahead of our production of The Pearl Fishers. Vancouver Opera presents Carmen at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from April 27th to May 5th. For tickets and more information visit VancouverOpera.ca.
CREDITS
Written and edited by Kris EppsAdditional editing by Ashley Daniel Foot and Mack McGillivrayMusic Supervisor and Clearances: Kris Epps and Ashley Daniel Foot
Sound design by Kris EppsAssociate Producer: Vincent Huynh
Voice cast:
Bizet: Felix LeBlancNarrator: Jane PotterAdditional Voices: Ashley Daniel Foot, Travis Baugh Allen, Vincent Huynh -
Finding Voice, Passing the Torch
Canadian opera icon Judith Forst and Yulanda M. Faris Young Artist Simran Claire share the experiences of being a mezzo-soprano and wearing the pants onstage.
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Credits:
Simran Claire - Guest
Judith Forst - Guest
Ashley Daniel Foot - Host
Tabitha Brasso-Ernst - Associate Producer
Mack McGillivray - Producer -
Bringing the Pieces Together: Jim Wright on engaging community, making tough calls, and advocating for the audience
In a rollicking and candid conversation, Jim Wright reflects on his storied career and his 17 years leading Vancouver Opera and spills the beans on long-held desire to be a senator from Indiana.
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Credits
Ashley Daniel Foot - Host
Jim Wright - Guest
Mack McGillivray - Producer -
Singing Pictures: The Musical Lives of Jim and Sheila Johnson
Vancouver Opera honours Black History Month with a special audio documentary about BC Choral legend and music educator Jim Johnson and his wife, choral conductor and teacher Sheila Johnson.
Recorded, edited and produced by Ashley Daniel Foot
Music performed by The Concenti Singers and the Cowichan Valley Youth Choir