Outreach and Audience Development

 

Receive 25% off your ticket to the Met Opera at Silver City

Manitoba Opera is pleased to present an exclusive offer:

25% off a single admission to The Met Opera HD Silver City select presentations at both Polo Park and St. Vital Centre locations.

You must present the discount coupon at time of purchase.

Download and print your discount coupon for each presentation by clicking on the following links:

Carmen Encore Presentation - Saturday, March 13, 12 noon

Hamlet - Saturday, March 27, 12 noon

Armida - Saturday, May 1, 12 noon 

 

Pre-show Chats

Informative 15-minute talks occur a half-hour before curtain and will enhance your enjoyment of the opera. Free of charge.

 

From Delilah to Carmen and Beyond:

Femme Fatales in Opera, Literature and Film

Sunday, April 11

Time and Location TBA

Free Admission

A panel discussion on and historic look at the role of the femme fatale in opera, literature and film.

Panellists:

Gene Walz, Film Chair, Dept. of English, Film & Theatre, University of Manitoba

Dr. Kathryn Ready, Assistant Prof of English at University of Winnipeg

Rory Runnells, Columnist for MB Opera, Artistic Director of the Manitoba Association of Playwrights, Drama Editor for Prairie Fire magazine, book reviewer for the Winnipeg Free Press   

 

Carmen Open House

Sunday, April 18, 2010 12 noon to 4 pm
Centennial Concert Hall
Free Admission
Take a guided tour behind the scenes at Manitoba Opera and discover how opera is brought to life. For more information or to make a tour reservation, please contact Livia at 944-8929 or email ldymond@manitobaopera.mb.ca

 

PAST EVENTS

French Opera Course

C'est Magnifique: French Opera from Rameau to Ravel

Melody, elegance, passion – it could only be French opera! Designed to enhance your enjoyment of Carmen, this course, presented by Don Anderson, surveys the magnificent 300-year history of opera in France.

Two Options:
Mondays, January 25 to March 8, 7 to 9 pm Tuesdays, January 26 to March 9, 10 am to 12 noon. (No classes February 15 or 16)

Cost: $80/$70 Creative Retirement members and Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts (MCMA) students.

To enrol or for more information, call MCMA at 943-6090 or email info@mcma.ca Presented by Manitoba Opera, MCMA, and Creative Retirement

MANITOBA OPERA PRESENTS “TUNES FOR ‘TOONS”

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 12 NOON, IMAX THEATRE

 

Tunes for 'Toons- Classical Music, Opera, and Hollywood Cartoons

Whether it is Bugs playing the Barber of Seville, Elmer singing Wagner, or Tom & Jerry performing Liszt, classical music and opera have been an essential part of the musical makeup of Hollywood cartoons, back to the very earliest days of sound in film. Nowadays, many people's first exposure to what concert halls and opera stages are like come not from actually going to concerts or operas, but rather from what they see in movies, television shows, and especially cartoons.

In this presentation, Daniel Goldmark, a historian of American popular music, film and cartoon music, and historian of the music industry explores some of the most famous and memorable collisions between the classics and cartoons, from the austere to the purely madcap.

 

 

 

Here's What Educators & Students have to Say About Attending Student Night at the Opera

“My Grade 8 Music/Choir class loved attending the Opera "Student Night"! This was a first time and great experience for us all. My students discovered opera and were impressed.”

Annette Hay, Educator,
MBCI

“For many it was their second time going to the opera. They loved it in November so came back. The students got to hear some of Canada’s and the world's best singers. They were introduced to a great art form that helps expand the musical taste buds. Congrats on running a great program!”

Korey Peters, Educator
Garden Valley Collegiate, Winkler

“I just want to say thank you! My student really enjoyed Madama Butterfly. It was a wonderful performance. He would tap my arm at the performance every time he recognized a piece of music... ”

Janet McDougall, Music Educator

“We always have a great time. Everyone is nice & friendly to my students. Every opera is new, beautiful & amazing. I wouldn’t not attend.”

Pam Mason, Special Education
Sisler High School

“One of our field trips this year was to attend Student Night. What a tremendous experience that was! I made good use of your online study guide, which enhanced our visit immensely. See you next year!”

Kathleen Alder, Home Educator

“My students loved the experience. They were all first time opera attendees. Great music, great performances.”

Leigh Brown, Educator
Children of the Earth High School

“Most students who attend one opera are hooked.”

Maryanne Rumancik, Music Educator

“The children are developing an interest in opera. I find it's a very bonding process between a teacher and student.”

Judith Ritchie, Music Educator

“It is great to talk to the students about the whole opera package from music to story to costumes to sets. We love to attend. ”

Megan Strain, Educator
Murdoch MacKay Collegiate

“After a particularly beautiful solo, the student sitting beside me sighed and said, "I'm enthralled"! I loved that!”

Dorothy Schapansky, Music Educator

“The students are blown away by the quality of the production.”

Aaron Klassen, Educator
Shercherko School

“All the students raved about the performance. I so appreciate the opportunity to expose young people to a high standard of artistic performance.”

Elenore Wieler, Educator
Sturgeon Heights

“Going to the opera is a profound, life-changing experience for my students who are all war-affected refugees who have had little opportunity to attend any kind of cultural event here in Winnipeg. The students could "step back" from their difficult lives & enjoy "high drama", beautiful singing, costumes, sets and let this experience transport them to another place & time. ”

Val Pierce, Literacy Program Educator
Grant Park High School

“I applaud the actors again for the wonderful performance that they put on. This opera deserves a 5 out of 5.”

Rachel, Grade 7 Student
Home School

“The music sounded like it just floated together as one instrument and the singers’ voices were absolutely incredible. It almost sounded like magic. In my seat I actually had adrenaline pumping through me. It was an amazing night and I hope to have that experience again.”

Sarah, Grade 8 Student
MBCI

“I loved the set changes in the opera and the lighting job was excellent. The music was beautifully sung. An awesome performance overall!”

Beth, Grade 8 Student
Niverville Collegiate

“I loved the set changes in the opera and the lighting job was excellent. The music was beautifully sung. An awesome performance overall!”

Erin, Student
Nelson McIntyre Collegiate

“The performance provided everything that I would expect from an opera. The voices were clear and full, the orchestra was just the right volume, and the set was magnificent.”

Johnstuart, Student
Nelson McIntyre Collegiate

“My trip to the opera was a lively and new, eye-opening experience. The acting and the power of their voices portrayed a story in a unique way for me and the set was especially appealing and modern.”

Vivika, Student
Nelson McIntyre Collegiate

“I love the power and range of the voices! Formidable talent is required, so I am always in awe of the abilities demonstrated in these performances. I loved the set and lighting.”

David, Student
Nelson McIntyre Collegiate

“I had seen opera being performed on TV and also heard it on CDs but I didn’t understand the full intensity and power of their voices until I was actually sitting in the audience. I loved it and will continue to go to the opera whenever there are performances. ”

Alanna, Student
Nelson McIntyre Collegiate