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.
DAS RHEINGOLD (April 4–25, 2024)
Thursday, Apr. 4, 2024 4:30-5:45 p.m. McDougall United
Thursday, Apr. 11, 2024 4:30-5:45 p.m. McDougall United
Thursday, Apr. 18, 2024 7:00-10:00 p.m. Jubilee Auditorium
Thursday, Apr. 25, 2024 4:30-5:45 p.m. McDougall United
Cost: Free Limited to 25 participants
About the Opera: In our final Opera Buddies session of the season, you’ll be the first to witness Calgary Opera’s company premiere of the breathtaking opera Das Rheingold! Set in the larger-than-life world of Norse gods, giants, dwarves, and river-nymphs, Das Rheingold shares the beginning of the mythological story that inspired J. R. R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. Together we’ll explore the history of this opera epic, the intriguing circumstances of its creator, as well as the deeper themes the opera reveals.
Learn more and register by visiting the Opera Buddies webpage.