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Join us in celebrating a monumental milestone as the Edmonton Opera marks its 60th anniversary with a season that promises to captivate and enchant. The highlight of our 2023/24 season is the much-anticipated Edmonton premiere of Wagner’s Das Rheingold, an epic opera that sets the stage for the legendary Ring Cycle. This adaptation by Jonathan Dove and Graham Vick, orchestrated by Jonathan Dove, will be performed in German with English surtitles, offering an accessible entry into Wagner's complex mythological world.

**Event Details:**
- **Dates:** May 28, 29, 31 & June 1, 2024
- **Venue:** Maclab Theatre at The Citadel
- **Language:** Sung in German with English Surtitles

**About the Opera:**
Das Rheingold introduces audiences to the ultimate battle for power, initiating the journey through The Ring Cycle's fantastical landscapes and deep into its mystical drama. For the first time in Edmonton, and in celebration of our 60th anniversary, we invite you to experience the awe-inspiring world of Das Rheingold, brought to life by a talented cast and creative team.

**Creative Team:**
- **Conductor:** Simon Rivard
- **Director:** Peter Hinton-Davis
- **Head Coach:** Frances Armstrong
- **Set & Lighting Designer:** Andy Moro
- **Costume Designer:** Brianna Kolybaba

**Featuring Artists:**
- **Wotan:** Neil Craighead
- **Loge:** Roger Honeywell
- **Alberich:** Dion Mazerolle
- **Fricka:** Catherine Daniel
- **Erda:** Sydney Frodsham
- **Donner:** Jin Yu
- **Fasolt:** Vartan Gabrielian
- **Fafner:** Giles Tomkins
- **Freia:** Jaclyn Grossman
- **Woglinde:** Mariya Krywaniuk
- **Welgunde:** Madison Montambault
- **Flosshilde:** Renee Fajardo

**Special Pricing & Tickets:**
In celebration of our 60th anniversary, we are offering special pricing for this landmark production. Don't miss your chance to be part of this historic event in the Edmonton Opera's history. Tickets are available for purchase for each performance date: May 28, May 29, May 31, and June 1, 2024.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit our website. Sign up for our e-newsletter to stay informed about this and other events in our 2023/24 season. Join us as we embark on this epic journey with Das Rheingold and celebrate 60 years of opera in Edmonton.

Wagner’s Das Rheingold

The Citadel

Carmen can have any man she wants, and discards them as easily as she does the cigarettes she makes. When she seduces the proud young soldier Don José only to cast him aside for the handsome bullfighter, jealousy ignites. José is pushed to the brink. Carmen’s tragic fate has been sealed.


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Carmen

Centennial Concert Hall

Experience the power and passion of Wagner's epic opera, "Die Walküre," presented by the Edmonton Opera in the captivating 2023/24 season. This monumental work, a key part of Wagner's Ring Cycle, will take the stage at the Maclab Theatre at Citadel Theatre, offering performances on June 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, & 13, 2025. Under the baton of the esteemed conductor Russell Braun, this production promises to be a highlight of the opera season.

Featuring a cast of exceptionally talented artists, including Scott Rumble as Siegmund, Mariya Krywaniuk as Sieglinde, Giles Tomkins as Hunding, Leila Kirves as Waltraute, Cathy Daniel as Fricka, Hannah Crawford as Helmwige, and Jaclyn Grossman in the pivotal role of Brünnhilde, "Die Walküre" is set to captivate audiences with its dramatic depth and musical brilliance.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the dramatic world of gods, heroes, and mythical legends brought to life through Wagner's masterful composition. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable operatic experience. For more information and to stay updated on future events, sign up for our e-newsletter.

Giles Tomkins

Bass-baritone

Events

Upcoming events

5 - 13 Jun, 2025

Die Walküre · Edmonton Opera

Past events

May 28 - Jun 1, 2024

Wagner’s Das Rheingold · Edmonton Opera

13 - 18 Apr, 2024

Carmen · Manitoba Opera

Future and recently performed repertoire

Zuniga in Carmen by Bizet

Manitoba Opera

Hunding in Die Walküre by Wagner

Edmonton Opera

Fafner in Das Rheingold by Wagner

Edmonton Opera

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