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Puccini’s sublime masterpiece closes out our celebratory 2024–2025 season in grand style, with five performances conducted by VO’s Music Director, Maestro Jacques Lacombe. This extended run boasts a double cast bursting with world-class talents, including Tokyo-born soprano Yasko Sato. Praised for her “disarming, honest, refined and authentic” approach, she makes her VO/Canadian debut as Cio-Cio-San, having previously explored the role’s complexities in performances throughout Italy, the US, Belgium, Slovenia, Greece, Spain, and Japan.

As you step on the stage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, you’ll be seamlessly transported into the enchanting world of Madama Butterfly. Imagine being immersed in a stunning realm of colour, light, and sound, where the magic of the opera comes alive. You’ll find yourself captivated as performers from the production and other talented artists draw you into another time and place. In this spellbinding, theatrical wonderland, you’ll savor a meticulously themed four-course dinner, sharing the evening with friends, colleagues, and the singers themselves. This is not just an event; it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that promises to leave an indelible mark on your memory. As Vancouver Opera’s premier fundraising event of the year, this evening also offers you the chance to bid on exclusive items and experiences curated for connoisseurs of fine food, wine, and entertainment. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to pledge your support to Vancouver Opera, ensuring that we continue to deliver exceptional productions and experiences for years to come.

The tragic tale of a father’s desperate love for his daughter—and the dangerous double-edged sword of vengeance—set against a backdrop of decadence and dark intrigue.

Two couples are put to the ultimate test of fidelity in a whirlwind of mistaken identities, tender moments, and mischievous tricks: Così fan tutte is a comic romp that slyly doubles as an exploration of the heart’s highs and lows.

One of opera’s most enduring love stories, set in the world’s most romantic city, rendered with the most vibrant characters and melodies. Vancouver Opera Music Director Emeritus Jonathan Darlington returns to conduct a masterpiece that transports us to the heart of bohemian Paris.