It’s a brand new century. Puccini’s Tosca is just hours away from its world premiere.

Join soprano Chloé Hurst, tenor Martin Renner Wallace and baritone Aaron Durand for Opera Adventures: TOSCA, as they step inside the fierce cultural pressure cooker that produced one of opera’s biggest hits.

From Sarah Bernhardt’s influence on the original play to religion, politics, violence and literal class warfare onstage, we’ll dig into the history and music behind Puccini’s explosive masterpiece—with Perri Lo at the piano bringing the score to life.

Opera Adventures: Tosca

Vancouver Public Library

Opera is back at the library! Join us for the premiere of Season Four of Opera Adventures, our free live series that brings opera to life through storytelling, conversation, and performance.

This October, we dive into Verdi’s Rigoletto—a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and revenge. Hosted by the ever-engaging Nicholas Burns, the evening features live performances by two acclaimed singers, with the brilliant Derek Stanyer at the piano.

Aaron Durand

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Oct 21, 2026

Opera Adventures: Tosca · Vancouver Opera

Oct 8, 2025

Opera Adventures: Rigoletto · Vancouver Opera

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