Opera Buddies is free to attend, however advanced registration is required. Hurry and sign up as spots are limited.
Whether you’re 17 or 70, if you’ve ever been curious about opera, but unsure where to start or what to listen for, you’re invited to join Opera Buddies—an intergenerational opera discovery program for youth, adults, and older adults. You’ll connect with other lifelong learners of all ages interested in broadening their musical horizons or deepening their love of opera. Each Opera Buddies session begins with an introduction to opera as well as a primer on the opera you’ll be going to see. You’ll learn what to expect at the theatre, as well as insights into what to watch and listen for at the show. Then, come to the opera and watch the performance with a live orchestra, soloists, and chorus. To make the most of your experience, the final class is a guided reflection on the opera you just saw as well as suggestions for taking your learning further. Each class is facilitated by a professional opera teaching artist from Calgary Opera. Opera Buddies is perfect for friends or families who want to explore the arts together and guaranteed to have you talking around the dinner table.
THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO (Sept. 28–Oct. 19, 2023)
Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023 4:30-5:45 p.m. McDougall United
Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023 4:30-5:45 p.m. McDougall United
Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 7:00-10:00 p.m. Jubilee Auditorium
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 4:30-5:45 p.m. McDougall United
Cost: Free Limited to 25 participants
About the Opera: Set in an aristocratic household on the wedding day of two quick-witted servants, this opera is a whirlwind of witty banter, awkward entrances, and mistaken identities—all set to some of the most genius operatic music ever written. In this opera discovery session, we’ll explore Mozart’s musical language, the intricate twists and turns of The Marriage of Figaro, as well as their broader meanings, and why singers often describe Mozart’s music as so special—yet difficult to sing
Learn more and register by visiting the Opera Buddies webpage.