Jules Massenet's lush telling of Werther comes to Toronto courtesy of the Canadian Opera Company in a brand new production directed by Alain Gauthier. An irresistible tale of unrequited love based, Werther is based on Goethe's semi-autobiographical novel 'The Sorrows of Young Wether'. And sorrows they truly are as the brooding poet falls for the betrothed Charlotte and is driven to the brink of life itself.

In a one-of-a-kind meeting of two fantastic operatic thrillers, The Canadian Opera Company present a stunning double-bill performance performance of Bela Bartok's opera Duke Bluebeards Castle as well as Schoenberg's Erwartung. Conducted by Johannes Debus, the performance brings to life the work of original director of these productions Robert LePage, with Francois Racine directing the revival with due care to their brilliance.

A mainstay of the opera repertory, Verdi's Rigoletto is a thrilling, cinematic experience that first set pulses racing and tongues wagging when it first debuted in Venice in 1851. The gritty production overcame its initial problems with the censors of its day to become one of the world's most widely performed operas, beloved for its memorable tunes and electrifying revenge plot. The Canadian Opera Company brings Christopher Alden's acclaimed production of the masterpiece to the Four Seasons Centre!

Playing like an operatic version of a greatest hits album, enjoy Joan Font's bright and colourful interpretation of the madcap comedy The Barber of Seville! The mischievous Count Almavira and his wily servant Figaro strive to woo the witty and beautiful Rosina right out from under the nose of her minder, Dr. Bartolo. With devious disguises and meddlesome mishaps, the fate of the heart of this young girl is one thrilling and hilarious ride with the Canadian Opera Company, perfect for all ages!