Opera Opulenza

11/07/2024

Please join Opera Lirica in Oak Park for a fabulous concert with coloratura soprano Magdalena How, soprano Julie Duerichen, mezzo-soprano Rachael McAuley, baritone William Liu, and pianist Roger Parton. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy an afternoon of opera in the park!

Sunday, July 21, 2024
2pm-3:30pm
Free
Oak Park in Marpole (7575 Fremlin St, Vancouver - next to the little house in the park)

Bring a chair or blanket. Some chairs will be available - first come, first served. Weather permitting.

Next concert:
Sun, August 11, 2pm in Oak Park

We acknowledge and thank the Province of BC for their support as well as the Vancouver Park Board and City of Vancouver.

10/06/2024

Opera in Oak Park - Free Summer Concert Series

Please join us in Oak Park for a fabulous concert with soprano Olivia Kang, mezzo-soprano Shani Cohen, tenor Ian McCloy, and pianist Roger Parton. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy an afternoon of opera in the park!

Sunday, June 23, 2024

2pm-3:30pm

Free

Oak Park in Marpole (7575 Fremlin St, Vancouver)

Bring a chair or blanket. Some chairs will be available first come, first served.

Stay tuned for dates in July and August!

Weather permitting.

We acknowledge and thank the Province of BC for their support as well as the Vancouver Park Board and City of Vancouver.

27/05/2024

We'll be at the VSO Day of Music this Saturday, June 1, Telus Garden Centre presenting a concert of Chinese art songs performed by baritone Yuhui Wang and pianist Roger Parton.

Saturday, June 1, 2024

2:15pm-2:45pm

Free

Telus Garden Centre Lobby - 510 West Georgia Street between Seymour and Richards

Join the VSO for Day of Music Presented by BMO - a full day of FREE musical delights on June 1 – 10am to 10pm – spread across multiple stages, including the Orpheum, VSO School of Music, Christ Church Cathedral, and various stages in Yaletown, TELUS Garden, Deloitte, and YVR. With over 100 performances to enjoy, including online workshops, there's something for everyone in the family. Cap off the day with a free concert by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Orpheum at 8pm. This event is not ticketed, so arrive early to secure the best seats! Check out what's on throughout the day at www.dayofmusic.ca.

16/11/2023

Opera Gala Concert NEW DATE & VENUE!
Thursday, November 30
St. Philip's Anglican Church, Dunbar

Please join us for our year-end opera gala concert featuring sopranos Catherine Thornsley and Olivia Kang, mezzo-soprano Yenny Lee, tenor Ian McCloy, and pianist Roger Parton. There will be refreshments at intermission. Doors open at 7pm!

Thursday, Nov 30, 2023
7:30pm-9pm (doors open at 7pm)
St. Philip’s Anglican Church in Dunbar
3737 W 27th Ave, Vancouver

Email for tickets: [email protected]

Fee: By donation
(How to donate - cash, email transfer to [email protected], or cheque to Opera Lirica Society - Please note that although we are a non-profit society, we are not yet a registered charity and therefore cannot give tax receipts for donations.)

25/10/2023

Opera Gala Concert - POSTPONED
Unfortunately, our gala concert has been postponed due to illness. I'll post a new date soon.
October 25 - POSTPONED
Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre

Please join us for our year-end gala concert featuring sopranos Catherine Thornsley and Olivia Kang, mezzo-soprano Yenny Lee, tenor Ian McCloy, and pianist Roger Parton.
October 25, 2023 - NEW DATE TBD
7:30pm-9pm (doors open at 7pm)
(no latecomers)
Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre
7646 Prince Albert St. Vancouver
Fee: Free or by donation
Refreshments at intermission
RSVP to: [email protected] to reserve seats.

23/07/2023

Opera in Oak Park Saturday, August 19 at 2pm!
Please join us in Oak Park for a fabulous concert with soprano Emma Petersen, mezzo-soprano Yenny Lee, tenor Ian McCloy, bass-baritone Andrew Greenwood, and pianist Roger Parton. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy an afternoon of opera in the park!

Saturday, August 19

2pm-3:30pm

Free

Oak Park in Marpole

7575 Fremlin St, Vancouver

Email to reserve a chair (limited supply) or bring your own: [email protected]

Weather permitting.

04/07/2023

Opera in Oak Park Sunday, July 9 at 3pm!
Please join Opera Lirica in Oak Park for a concert of opera arias and duets with soprano Rachel Buttress, mezzo-soprano Alyssa Samson, tenor Ian McCloy, and pianist Roger Parton. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy an afternoon of opera in the park.

Sunday, July 9

3pm-4:30pm

Free

Oak Park in Marpole

7575 Fremlin St, Vancouver

Email to reserve a chair (limited supply) or bring your own: [email protected]

Weather permitting.

23/06/2023

Opera Lirica Summer Concert Series at Oak Park

Please join Opera Lirica in Oak Park for a free concert of opera favourites performed by soprano Julie Duerichen, mezzo-soprano Holly Duerichen, baritone Yuhui Wang, and pianist Roger Parton. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy an afternoon of opera in the park!

Sunday, June 25
3pm-4:30pm
Free
Oak Park in Marpole
7575 Fremlin St, Vancouver

Email to reserve a chair (limited supply) or bring your own: [email protected]
Weather permitting

21/06/2023

Today is World Music Day! Downtown Van’s Perch program returns this Summer and Opera Lirica will be there! Today, June 21st to celebrate World Music Day soprano Olivia Kang, mezzo-soprano Alyssa Nicole Samson, baritone Yuihui Wang, and pianist Roger Parton will be performing art songs from Korea, the Philippines, and China, as well as popular opera arias!

Wednesday, June 21

12pm-1pm

Free!

Park Place

(across from Burrard Skytrain station)

666 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC

No registration necessary. Please dress for the weather. Limited seating available - first-come-first-served or bring your own chair. A program made possible by the Downtown Van - Business Improvement Association (DVBIA).

10/06/2023

Please join Opera Lirica at the VSO Day of Music today, Saturday, June 10, with award-winning mezzo-soprano Yenny Lee and pianist Roger Parton at 2:15pm live at the Telus Garden Centre lobby 510 West Georgia Street, Vancouver. It's all free! An entire day of concerts and workshops! Yenny will be singing a selection of Korean art song and popular opera arias. Get there early! The full VSO Day of Music program runs from 10am to 10pm at various locations.

The VSO is excited for the return of Day of Music to Downtown Vancouver with free performances by artists and organizations from across the Lower Mainland and beyond, and a host of family-friendly activities by the VSO School of Music. Enjoy performances and activities by the VSO and others as we co...

03/06/2023

Tomorrow, Saturday, June 3rd, we'll be in Oak Park for the Marpole Community Festival and we'll be on stage at 12:45pm. Mezzo-soprano Yenny Lee and pianist Roger Parton will be performing a selection of opera arias. It's outside in the park and it's free! Please join us!

15/05/2023

Heritage Salon Social with Yuhui Wang -Chinese Art Songs May 27, 3pm at Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre
Please join Opera Lirica for a special Heritage Salon Social with baritone Yuhui Wang and pianist Roger Parton. An intimate and free concert of Chinese art songs with time for tea, snacks, and a chat with our guest artist. Salon Socials are a chance to hear and meet professional or upcoming opera singers and musicians up close, and to also meet other community members.

Saturday, May 27

3pm-4:30pm

Free

Upper Lounge , Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre

990 West 59th Ave, Vancouver

Tea, coffee, and snacks provided.

Reserve seats by emailing [email protected]

Yuhui Wang is about to complete his Doctoral study (DMA) at the University of British Columbia. In his dissertation, he addressed multiple thoughts for and approaches to teaching Chinese art songs in the West, especially in Western universities. On May 27, he will introduce 6 pieces of Chinese art songs with their song descriptions and the biography of the composers, and a new approach to learning Mandarin pronunciation.

Yuhui Wang is a Chinese baritone, an official soloist with the Vancouver Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, and a member of the North American Artist’s Association. He is currently nearing the completion of his Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of British Columbia's School of Music. Since 2015, Yuhui has been a student of Canadian baritone Peter Barcza and a member of Nancy Hermiston’s Opera Workshop. With UBC Opera, he has performed major roles including: the Count in Le nozze di Figaro; Escamillio, Zuniga, and Moralès in Carmen; Dandini in La Cenerentola; Taddeo in L’Italiana in Algeri; Barone in Il viaggio a Reims; Harlequin in Ariadne auf Naxos; Daperttuto in Les Contes d’Hoffmann; Secret Police Agent in The Consul, Horstmayer in Silent Night; Demetrius in A Midsummer Night’s Dream; De Brétigny in Manon; and Barone in La Traviata. In Chinatown, Wang performed the role of Uncle Toy.

20/04/2023

From Bellini to Strauss is tonight! Please join us for a concert of arias and songs sung by two amazing local opera singers Catherine Thornsley and Alyssa Samson! It's a wonderful program and there's coffee and snacks at intermission. Tickets are still available online, see link below, or pay cash at the door.
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Thursday, April 20

7pm - 8:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm)

St. Philip’s Anglican Church

3737 W 27th Ave in Dunbar, Vancouver

Tickets: https://operalirica_bellini_strauss.eventbrite.com/

$25 general admission

$20 seniors

$10 students

Tickets also available at the door (cash only).

Light refreshments at intermission.

30/03/2023

Opera Lirica presents a concert with award-winning soprano Catherine Thornsley, acclaimed mezzo-soprano Alyssa Nicole Samson, and pianist Roger Parton for an evening of aria and song, from Bellini to Strauss.

Thursday, April 20

7pm - 8:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm)

St. Philip’s Anglican Church

3737 W 27th Ave in Dunbar, Vancouver

Tickets: https://operalirica_bellini_strauss.eventbrite.com/

$25 general admission

$20 seniors

$10 students

Tickets also available at the door (cash only).

Light refreshments at intermission.

Join soprano Catherine Thornsley, mezzo-soproano Alyssa Samson and pianist Roger Parton for an evening of aria and song.

05/03/2023

Soprano Leila Kirves in concert on March 18, 2pm at St Philip's Anglican Church. Join award-winning soprano Leila Kirves and pianist Roger Parton for an afternoon of aria and song, from Bellini to Strauss.

Saturday, March 18

2pm - 3:30pm (doors open at 1:30pm)

St. Philip’s Anglican Church

3737 W 27th Ave in Dunbar, Vancouver

Tickets: operalirica_kirves.eventbrite.com

$25 general admission

$20 seniors

$10 students

Tickets also available at the door (cash only).

Light refreshments at intermission.

https://www.operalirica.ca/concerts-events

Canadian soprano Leila Kirves began studying voice relatively late compared to many classical singers. She had her first voice lesson at the age of 20 and started formal music studies two years later. Leila has since earned her Masters degree in Opera Performance in the spring of 2020 from the University of British Columbia. As a soloist in the UBC Opera Ensemble, Leila has sung the roles of the First Lady in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte, Giulietta in Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffmann, SS officer Anna-Liese Franz in the Canadian premier of Mieczysław Weinberg's The Passenger, the Countess in Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro, and most recently as the Foreign Princess in Dvořák’s Rusalka. In December 2021 Leila was selected as a winner of the Canada district of the Metropolitan Opera Competition, and in March 2022 placed third in the northwest regionals of the same competition. This past June, Leila concluded her formal studies at UBC under the instruction of Nancy Hermiston and Dale Throness. Leila will be joining the young artist program at the Opera Theatre of St Louis in Missouri this Spring.

02/01/2023

Happy New Year from Opera Lirica Vancouver!
Please join us for a fabulous concert of chamber music and art songs by Brahms and Schumann featuring soprano Julie Duerichen, mezzo-soprano Holly Duerichen, violist Tawnya Popoff, and pianist Roger Parton.
Sunday, January 22
3:30pm - 4:30pm (doors open at 3pm)
St. Philip’s Anglican Church 3737 w. 27th ave., Vancouver
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-concert-of-brahms-and-schumann-chamber-music-and-art-songs-tickets-472359498977?keep_tld=1&lang=en-ca&locale=en_CA&status=30&view=listing
$20 general admission
$15 seniors and students
Some tickets will be available at the door (cash only).

30/12/2022

It's been a music-filled year, and as we move into 2023 (as Opera Lirica Vancouver), we look back on 2022 with gratitude!

16/12/2022

Tonight's Opera Gala, Friday, Dec 16, is completely SOLD OUT!

28/11/2022

We have news - we are now Opera Lirica Vancouver (easier to say and to spell)! It's the same great company with a fresh look and name as we head into 2023! Check us out at operalirica.ca and follow us at Opera Lirica Vancouver (). We'll be toggling between Opera Opulenza and Opera Lirica for a while until everything has shifted over. The new email address is [email protected].

28/11/2022

Please join us for our annual Opera Gala! It’s our biggest one yet - and it’s free! We’ll be performing scenes and arias from Pagliacci, La Bohème, Der Rosenkavalier, and Carmen, along with solo arias, duets, and Christmas favourites!

Featuring sopranos Leila Kirves, Tamar Simon, and Catherine Thornsley, tenors Turgut Akmete, Matej Kockovsky, and Ming-Xuan Chung, mezzo-sopranos Taryn Plater and Alyssa Nicole Samson, baritones Matthew Kim and Yuhui Wang, our Community Opera Chorus, and pianist Roger Parton.

Friday, December 16
7pm-9pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre
7646 Prince Albert St. Vancouver
Admission is free!
Refreshments at intermission.
Tickets: operaliricagala.eventbrite.com
Some tickets will be available at the door - cash only.

P.S. Our new name is Opera Lirica Vancouver.

Thanks to the Vancouver Park Board and City of Vancouver.

Moberly Arts and Cultural Centre Vancouver Park Board Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre Miss604 Opera Lirica Vancouver

12/11/2022

Christmas already? Yes! Tomorrow is the Marpole Museum Christmas Fair and Fundraiser and we'll be there singing carols and arias from 1pm-2:30pm at Marpole Neighbourhood House 8585 Hudson St. (at 70th Ave). Please join sopranos D’Arcy Blunston, Trudy Chalmers and Nadine Cornelius along with pianist Roger Parton for this festive celebration and shopping extravaganza! Admission is $2
Saturday, November 12
10am-3pm (carols & arias 1pm-2:30pm)
Marpole Neighbourhood House
8585 Hudson St. (at 70th Ave)
Admission is $2
Refreshments available

Marpole Neighbourhood House Marpole Museum & Historical Society I Love Marpole Village

22/09/2022

Surprise! We have one more free Perch concert downtown this Friday with soprano Leila Kirves, mezzo-soprano Yenny Lee, and pianist Roger Parton. Rain or shine!

Date: Friday 23 September 2022
Location: Oxford Place Plaza, 1031 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6N9. We'll be on the Pender side of the plaza.
Timing: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Free!

Thanks to the DVBIA!

Vancouver Park Board

08/08/2022

Please join us this Sunday, August 14th at 2pm for a 4 Tenors Concert starring tenors Dae Hyun Justin Cho, Mark Pepe, Matej Kockovsky, and Brent MacKenzie, with Roger Parton on piano.

Sunday, August 14th
2pm
Free!
Oak Park -7575 Fremlin St, Vancouver
Weather permitting
Email: [email protected] to reserve a seat or bring your own.

Vancouver Park Board Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre I Love Marpole Village

23/07/2022

Our next event is a benefit concert for the Marpole Community Food Hub at St. Augustine's Anglican Church in Marpole. They really need your help by way of donations and volunteers. Please join us Tuesday night for a lovely concert or donate online. Buying a ticket will help many families in need of food.

Tuesday, July 26th at 7pm
St. Augustine’s Anglican Church in Marpole 8680 Hudson St, Vancouver
Benefit concert for the Marpole Community Food Hub and St. Augustine’s restorations
Tickets: $30
Buy tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/st-augustines-summer-concert-trio-tickets-370157409777
Catherine Thornsley, soprano
Matej Kockovsky, tenor
Roger Parton, piano
Indoor concert – tickets are also available at the door

This summer fundraiser benefits St. Augustine’s Restoration and Food Programs, including the Marpole Community Food Hub and their community meals. Every week the Food Hub serves grocery supplies to over 140 families in our community and offers over 40 meals to those in need. Please help them support their friends and families by joining us for an evening of music.

If you cannot make it out, but wish to donate, simply choose one date to access donation options.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/st-augustines-summer-concert-trio-tickets-370157409777

I Love Marpole Village Marpole Neighbourhood House Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre

Join us for our Summer Concert Trio at St.Augustine's Anglican Church on Tuesday July 26th, August 9th and August 23rd. From 7:00 - 8:00 pm.

20/07/2022

We've got another concert coming up this Friday at lunchtime!!
Friday, July 22nd from 12pm-1:30pm at Lot 19 Downtown
DVBIA Perch Outdoor Concert
Free!
Leila Kirves, soprano
Yenny Lee, mezzo-soprano
Dae Hyun Justin Cho, tenor
Andrew Greenwood, bass-baritone
Roger Parton, piano
No reservations necessary
There are places to sit at Lot 19 or you can bring your own chair.
855 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
Vancouver Park Board Downtown Vancouver

10/07/2022

Please join us this Saturday, July 16 at 3pm in Oak Park for a special Heritage Salon Social concert featuring:
Catherine Thornsley, soprano
Alyssa Nicole Samson, mezzo-soprano
Taryn Plater, mezzo-soprano
Dae Hyun Justin Cho, tenor
Roger Parton, piano
Also featuring singers from our Community Opera Chorus.
Singers are sharing songs from their heritage - songs from Korea, Mexico, the Philippines, China, and Ukraine.
Free!
Bring a chair or blanket or reserve a chair from us at [email protected]
Outdoors in the park, weather permitting, 7575 Fremlin St, Vancouver
Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre Vancouver Park Board Marpole Neighbourhood House

08/07/2022

Summer Concert Series Opener
Please join us and bring your friends!
Saturday, July 9th at 1:30pm in Oak Park
Free!
Madison Craig, soprano
Matej Kockovsky, tenor
Yenny Lee, mezzo-soprano
Roger Parton, piano
Bring a chair/blanket or email to reserve a chair from us: [email protected]
Outside in the park - 7575 Fremlin St, Vancouver
Vancouver Park Board Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre Marpole Neighbourhood House

03/07/2022

TODAY'S CONCERT POSTPONED to Saturday, July 9th at 1:30pm at Oak Park.

Please join us and bring your friends!
Saturday, July 9th at 1:30pm in Oak Park - new time and date!
Summer Concert Season Opener
Free!
Madison Craig, soprano
Matej Kockovsky, tenor
Yenny Lee, mezzo-soprano
Roger Parton, piano
Bring a chair/blanket or email to reserve a chair from us: [email protected]
Outside in the park - 7575 Fremlin St, Vancouver
If it's raining again, I'll announce an alternate indoor venue.
Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre Vancouver Park Board Marpole Neighbourhood House I Love Marpole Village Marpole Oakridge Family Place Gigi Blin Market Cafe

25/06/2022

Our Summer Concert Series if finally here!!

Please join us and bring your friends!

Sunday, July 3rd at 2pm in Oak Park
Summer Concert Series Opener
Free!
Madison Craig, soprano
Matej Kockovsky, tenor
Yenny Lee, mezzo-soprano
Roger Parton, piano
Bring a chair/blanket or email to reserve a chair from us: [email protected]
Outside in the park - 7575 Fremlin St, Vancouver

More to come!

Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre Vancouver Park Board I Love Marpole Village

08/06/2022

Here's the film that we created, with the amazing soprano Catherine Thornsley and pianist Roger Parton, for the VSO Day of Music!

https://dayofmusic.ca/2022_performers/a-pretty-night/?fbclid=IwAR3cwH7lJHvj6FU50514pOQ-U14Q7qK8_RyJVbB0NHfnkU-WgUgJRko1VR4

Opera Opulenza presents our second online opera concert “A Pretty Night”, a journey through some of the world’s most popular and emotional arias, performed by award-winning soprano Catherine Thornsley and pianist Roger Parton. For this concert, filmed at the Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, we e...