2023/2024 SEASON

For six decades, we have been building show stopping productions, showcasing international and local talent, and creating artistic experiences resonating beyond the final note.

No matter when you joined on this musical journey, we thank you for being a part of our history. Our programming for the 60th anniversary season reflects our commitment to the legacy of opera, while moving us into the future with innovative and important stories of today.

WAGNER’S DAS RHEINGOLD

May 28, 29, 31 & June 1, 2024
Maclab Theatre at The Citadel

EMBARK ON THE EPIC JOURNEY WHERE THE RING CYCLE BEGINS

Wotan as Maestro?  Orchestra on risers instead of the pit?  Opera in the round?  The final production of our 60th season is marked by an unconventional and groundbreaking rendition of Wagner’s Das Rheingold. This version steps away from the conventional Wagnerian grandeur, embracing a daring, contemporary style featuring state of the art projections and avantgarde stagecraft.    

Set in the intimate Maclab Theatre at Citadel, this performance will be an auditory and visual spectacle, directed by Peter Hinton, a celebrated Canadian theatre and opera director. Prepare for an experience that not only revitalizes the classic narrative but also challenges our expectations of what opera can be, ensuring a memorable journey with this timeless work.  This arrangement makes its Canadian premiere in a brand new production.