Manitoba Opera - Winnipeg
29 March 2024

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Così fan tutte

Manitoba Opera


No. of reviews: 1

Capping its 50th anniversary season with laughter and wit
3 May 23 / Opera Canada
La Cenerentola

Manitoba Opera


No. of reviews: 1

A feel-good choice that enchanted Saturday’s opening night crowd
14 Nov 22 / Winnipeg Free Press
The Telephone

Manitoba Opera


No. of reviews: 1

Manitoba Opera rings in season opener
8 Nov 21 / Winnipeg Free Press
La voix humaine

Manitoba Opera


No. of reviews: 1

Manitoba Opera rings in season opener
8 Nov 21 / Winnipeg Free Press
Susannah

Manitoba Opera


No. of reviews: 1

Winnipeg soprano shines in dark opera Susannah
26 Nov 19 / Winnipeg Free Press
Il barbiere di Siviglia

Manitoba Opera


No. of reviews: 1

Seville silliness
9 Apr 19 / Winnipeg Free Press
Don Giovanni

Manitoba Opera


No. of reviews: 1

Fortune favours the bold in Manitoba Opera's modern Don Giovanni
28 Nov 18 / CBC News
La Traviata

Manitoba Opera


No. 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 Butterfly

Manitoba Opera


No. 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
Werther

Manitoba Opera


No. 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
Falstaff

Manitoba Opera


No. 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 Men

Manitoba Opera


No. 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 Figaro

Manitoba Opera


No. 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
Turandot

Manitoba Opera


No. 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
Fidelio

Manitoba Opera


No. 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
Aida

Manitoba Opera


No. of reviews: 1

An awe-inspiring accomplishment
15 Apr 13 / Winnipeg Free Press
Rigoletto

Manitoba Opera


No. of reviews: 1

Verdi's dark tale comes alive
27 Nov 12 / Winnipeg Free Press
La fille du régiment

Manitoba Opera


No. of reviews: 1

Feel-good opera a crowd-pleaser
25 Apr 12 / Winnipeg Free Press
Dido and Aeneas

Manitoba Opera


No. of reviews: 1

Sublime, passionate performances bring opera to life
13 Feb 12 / Winnipeg Free Press
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13 to 19 Apr 2024

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