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!

Elevated by Charles Gounod's exhilarating music, Amy Lane's production of Romeo et Juliette brings a fresh vision of Shakespeare's story of star-crossed lovers, giving new life to this timeless tale! Performed in French with projected translations, this glittering production of the classic story is a thrilling piece of opera to witness.

Captivatingly minimalist, Robert Carson's take on Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice runs at the Four Seasons Centre courtesy of the Canadian Opera Company. A fascinatingly original imagining of the 1762 masterpiece, discover the ancient Greek myth once more with Iestyn Davies as Orfeo, tasked with diving into the underworld to retrieve his lover Euridice (Anna-Sophie Neher). Gluck's inimitable score is conducted by Bernard Labadie.