Manitoba Opera - Winnipeg | 29 March 2024 |
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Così fan tutteManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Capping its 50th anniversary season with laughter and wit |
3 May 23 / Opera Canada |
La CenerentolaManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
A feel-good choice that enchanted Saturday’s opening night crowd |
14 Nov 22 / Winnipeg Free Press |
The TelephoneManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Manitoba Opera rings in season opener |
8 Nov 21 / Winnipeg Free Press |
La voix humaineManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Manitoba Opera rings in season opener |
8 Nov 21 / Winnipeg Free Press |
SusannahManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Winnipeg soprano shines in dark opera Susannah |
26 Nov 19 / Winnipeg Free Press |
Il barbiere di SivigliaManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Seville silliness |
9 Apr 19 / Winnipeg Free Press |
Don GiovanniManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Fortune favours the bold in Manitoba Opera's modern Don Giovanni |
28 Nov 18 / CBC News |
La TraviataManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 3 |
Angel Blue in La Traviata |
28 Apr 18 / Opera Today |
Manitoba Opera's La Traviata offers rare chance to see rising opera star |
20 Apr 18 / CBC News |
American soprano Angel Blue wows in Manitoba Opera's La Traviata |
18 Apr 18 / Winnipeg Free Press |
Madama ButterflyManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 3 |
In the hands of a soaring cast, this great Italian love story still flies high |
6 Dec 17 / Opera Today |
MO's Butterfly soars on mighty wings |
22 Nov 17 / Winnipeg Free Press |
Manitoba Opera's 'Madama Butterfly' is a timely tale |
21 Nov 17 / CBC News |
WertherManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 3 |
John Tessier in the title role may quite rightfully may be considered a Canadian treasure |
6 Jun 17 / Opera Today |
Some creaky Romanticism, but Manitoba Opera's Werther stands the test of time |
5 May 17 / CBC News |
Slow-burn approach to plot-thin opera Werther showcases soaring voices |
2 May 17 / Winnipeg Free Press |
FalstaffManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 2 |
Manitoba Opera chose to open its 44th season by going for the belly laughs — literally |
2 Dec 16 / Opera Today |
A comedy balancing act |
25 Nov 16 / Winnipeg Free Press |
Of Mice and MenManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Steinbeck’s timeless tale about shattered dreams still resonates nearly 80 years since first penned |
12 May 16 / Opera Today |
Le nozze di FigaroManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 2 |
A terrific night of madcap opera buffa |
1 Dec 15 / Opera Today |
Frothy Figaro a dazzling delight |
24 Nov 15 / Winnipeg Free Press |
TurandotManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 2 |
A gripping performance by Mlada Khudoley |
9 May 15 / Opera Today |
Powerhouse vocals in revival of Puccini tale |
23 Apr 15 / Winnipeg Free Press |
FidelioManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 2 |
An extraordinary production that resonated as loudly as tolling bells of freedom |
5 Jan 15 / Opera Today |
Brilliantly performed Fidelio evokes tears, shouts of 'bravo' |
27 Nov 14 / Winnipeg Free Press |
AidaManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
An awe-inspiring accomplishment |
15 Apr 13 / Winnipeg Free Press |
RigolettoManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Verdi's dark tale comes alive |
27 Nov 12 / Winnipeg Free Press |
La fille du régimentManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Feel-good opera a crowd-pleaser |
25 Apr 12 / Winnipeg Free Press |
Dido and AeneasManitoba OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Sublime, passionate performances bring opera to life |
13 Feb 12 / Winnipeg Free Press |
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News & Articles
Manitoba Opera cancels fall performance |
COVID-19 restrictions have forced Manitoba Opera to cancel its fall production of Sweeney Todd. |
30 Jun 2020 / Winnipeg Free Press |
Manitoba Opera ends season on a financial high note |
Manitoba Opera is singing a happy song after posting a $5,549 surplus on a $2-million budget last season. |
16 Jul 2015 / Winnipeg Free Press |
Of Mice and Mozart |
Manitobs Opera season strives to balance traditional fare with bold new work. |
5 Apr 2015 / Winnipeg Free Press |
Longtime artistic director of Manitoba Opera dies in Vancouver |
Irving Guttman, a longtime artistic director of Manitoba Opera, died in Vancouver this week at the age of 86 after a lengthy illness. |
13 Dec 2014 / Winnipeg Free Press |
Manitoba Opera in the black despite financial stress |
Manitoba Opera has managed to post a surplus for the 2011-12 season, despite shortfalls in ticket sales and fundraising that caused financial stress for the company. |
23 Aug 2012 / Winnipeg Free Press |