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 ELIXIR OF LOVE (January 18–February 8, 2024)
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 4:30-5:45 p.m. McDougall United
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 4:30-5:45 p.m. McDougall United
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 7:00-10:00 p.m. Jubilee Auditorium
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 4:30-5:45 p.m. McDougall United
Cost: Free Limited to 25 participants
About the Opera: All’s well that ends well in this light-hearted and comedic opera, where you’ll laugh along with the hapless Nemorino’s antics as he tries to win over the heart of the beautiful Adina. How is the theatrical story amplified by singing and orchestral music? We’ll discover more about the composers of the Bel Canto era (literally translated as “beautiful singing”) as well as the kind of instruction and preparation—vocal and dramatic—that it takes to portray a convincing character on the operatic stage!
Learn more and register by visiting the Opera Buddies webpage.