Celebrate Live Music!

Venue: šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn

At the šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn

Vancouver Opera celebrates the return of live performances with a special weekend of free outdoor performances. Six performances will liven šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn (formerly QET Plaza) on September 18 and 19 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

“Autumn is a time of change, and we are thrilled to transition back to a season of live performances,” said Tom Wright, Vancouver Opera General Director. “This weekend we celebrate a new season by bringing together artists and audiences for two afternoons of joyful live opera and musical performances. We are excited for this first, of what we hope will be an ongoing partnership with Vancouver Civic Theatres. The artists chosen for this weekend are members of the Vancouver Opera family along with presentations by our collaborative colleagues at UBC Opera and Astrolabe Musik Theatre.”

Free performances will feature members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra and Chorus, UBC Opera and Astrolabe Musik Theatre. Presented rain or shine. Limited seating available on the plaza.

Sunday September 19

1:00 p.m. Soprano Heather Pawsey is accompanied by flutist Brenda Fedoruk and pianist Perri Lo as they perform works from Chaminade, Previn and Tesori.

2:00 p.m. A selection of German duets by singers Rebecca Collett and Leah Field with pianist Richard Epp.

3:00 p.m. UBC Opera singers Leila Kirves, Connor Hoppenbrouwers, Gabriel Chona, Neil Craighead, Ian McCloy, Allison Anderson, and pianist Richard Epp, under the direction of Nancy Hermiston, will perform selected operatic favorites.