Yesterday at its Annual General Meeting, Edmonton Opera announced the decision to postpone its reopening to Oct. 23, 2021 from a previously announced late-January 2021 start.
“Putting on an opera employs up to 200 artists, crew and staff, and we require about 4-months lead time to scale up and produce a work,” says Tim Yakimec, the company’s General Director. “Many of our singers travel from across Canada, and with COVID-19 cases on the rise and limits on gatherings still in place, we are unable to move forward with performances in January.”
2021/2022 season at the Jubilee Auditorium
Edmonton Opera is committed to presenting the same repertoire announced prior to the pandemic. The season will open on Oct. 23, 2021 with a new production of Mozart’s charming romantic comedy, Così fan tutte. In February 2022, Puccini’s timeless love story La Bohème whisks audiences off to Paris with a lavish period costumes and scenery. The season closes in March 2022 with a Western Canadian premiere — Donizetti’s rarely heard, Tudor-inspired tragedy Anne Boleyn (Anna Bolena).
“The safety of our audiences, artists, staff and volunteers continues to be our priority,” says Yakimec. Edmonton Opera is committed to following Alberta Health Service guidelines to develop necessary safety protocols.
In the meantime…
Edmonton Opera continues to offer free digital content via its popular Edmonton Opera at Home series. So far audiences have been treated to online videos featuring Kitchen Concerts with chorus members, Happy Hours with stars from the upcoming season, interactive activities for families learning from home, and concerts shot around Edmonton. For more information please visit: edmontonopera.com/operaathome.
“People are turning to the arts for inspiration and connection — now more than ever,” says Yakimec. “We’d like to thank all of our funders, sponsors, donors and audience members for standing by us and showing that the arts truly matter to this city.” To make a donation to support the future of live opera in Edmonton, visit us online at edmontonopera.com or call 780.429.1000.
Media Availability
Edmonton Opera’s General Director, Tim Yakimec is available for interviews by phone or Zoom meeting.
For inquiries or to schedule an interview, please contact Cameron MacRae, Director of Marketing and Communications, at 780.984.3634 or cameron.macrae@edmontonopera.com