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

An hour-long presentation on the composer and synopsis that includes video and audio excerpts.

Opera Primer: Carmen

Millennium Library

The conflict of the opera Carmen centers on the relationship between Carmen and her lover Don José, which tragically ends in violence and the death of Carmen at the hand of José. A panel of experts who counsel the victims and perpetrators of intimate partner violence offer their perspectives on this subject.

Panel Discussion: Carmen and Intimate Partner Violence

In this historical, mystic opera, 21st century Joséphine-Marie, through a grandmother’s story, is transported to 1870s Montana where she encounters an ancestor, the sharpshooter Josette, a runaway travelling with Riel and the last buffalo brigades. Josette falls in love with the young, passionate, Louis Riel, in disguise, on the run from assassins.

The pair confront jealousy, destiny, deprivation, and torment wrought by four shape-shifting Black Geese of Fate, but are comforted by ghost choruses of ancestors, the bison brigades, and the women of their peoples, as they try to salvage a nation and save themselves from total destruction in the burning heart of the continent of the 1870s.

Li Keur, Riel’s Heart of the North

Mozart’s comic masterpiece about love and relationships unfolds in the majestic Canadian wilderness. There’s a lot to be learned from this opera about the give and take of relationships and how to laugh at yourself.

Così fan tutte

The evening will feature a selection of opera favourites and a tribute to the company’s very first performance!

Highlights from Verdi’s powerfully passionate, Il trovatore, will be presented – almost 50 years to the day of the company’s debut!

Featuring a stellar roster of internationally acclaimed artists along with the Manitoba Opera Chorus and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra conducted by Tyrone Paterson.

50th Anniversary Concert

In this variation of the beloved fairy tale Cinderella, La Cenerentola tells the story of a young woman who is forced to act as a servant to her pompous and mean social-climbing stepfather and ungrateful stepsisters.

La Cenerentola

### Event Description: The Elixir of Love - Manitoba Opera

**Event:** The Elixir of Love  
**Presented by:** Manitoba Opera  
**Season:** 2023/24

**Overview:**
Join Manitoba Opera for a heartwarming and whimsical performance of Gaetano Donizetti’s beloved opera, *The Elixir of Love*. This charming comedy is a delightful blend of wit, beautiful music, playful imposters, mistaken love, and a magical elixir that promises to enchant audiences.

**Plot Summary:**
Lovesick Nemorino, a poor but good-hearted country boy, is hopelessly in love with the rich, smart, and beautiful Adina. Despite being out of his league, Nemorino's fortunes take a turn when the scheming Dr. Dulcamara offers him a magical love potion. Promising that Adina will be unable to resist him within 24 hours, the elixir sets off a series of comedic and touching events. Will the potion work its magic?

**Musical Highlights:**
- **Una furtiva lagrima (One Furtive Tear):** One of the most popular tenor solos ever written, performed by Nemorino.
- **Adina, credimi (Adina, Listen):** A show-stopping ensemble piece.

**Performance Details:**
- **Music by:** Gaetano Donizetti
- **Libretto by:** Felice Romani, based on the French comedy *Le Philtre*
- **Language:** Sung in Italian with projected English translations

**Cast:**
- **Adina:** Andriana Chuchman
- **Nemorino:** Jonah Hoskins
- **Sgt. Belcore:** Jorell Williams
- **Dr. Dulcamara:** Peter McGillivray

**Creative Team:**
- **Conductor:** Tyrone Paterson
- **Director:** Ann Hodges

**Location:**
- **Venue:** Lower Level, Centennial Concert Hall, Room 1060, 555 Main Street, Winnipeg, R3B 1C3

**Contact Information:**
- **Phone:** 204-944-8824
- **Fax:** 204-949-0377
- **Website:** [mboperamanitobaopera.mb.ca](http://mboperamanitobaopera.mb.ca)

**Additional Information:**
Manitoba Opera acknowledges that it operates within Treaty 1 territory, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the Red River Métis Nation homelands. The organization is committed to working in partnership with Indigenous peoples in the spirit of truth, reconciliation, and collaboration.

**Tickets:**
For ticket information and to purchase, please visit the Manitoba Opera website.

Don't miss this enchanting and comedic opera that promises to warm your heart and dazzle your ears!

The Elixir of Love

### Event Description: La Bohème - Manitoba Opera

**Event:** La Bohème  
**Presented by:** Manitoba Opera  
**Season:** 2023/24

**Overview:**
Be swept away into a world of young love and romance with Manitoba Opera's production of "La Bohème." Set in the Latin Quarter of Paris in the 1830s, this true-to-life tale follows the lives of struggling young artists living life to the fullest. The poet Rodolfo and the frail but beautiful seamstress Mimì chance upon each other one cold winter’s night and fall in love. However, as winter fades, so does their love, leaving a poignant mark on their lives.

**Highlights:**
- **Music:** Giacomo Puccini
- **Libretto:** Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
- **Famous Arias:** 
  - "Che gelida manina" (What a frozen little hand)
  - "Mi chiamano Mimì" (My name is Mimì)
  - "Quando m’en vo" (Musetta’s Waltz)
  - "O soave fanciulla" (Oh lovely girl)

**Language:** Sung in Italian with projected English translations.

**Cast:**
- **Mimì:** Suzanne Taffot
- **Rodolfo:** Zachary Rioux
- **Marcello:** Hugo LaPorte
- **Musetta:** Charlotte Siegal

**Creative Team:**
- **Conductor:** Tyrone Paterson
- **Director:** Anna Theodasakis

**Location:**
- **Venue:** Lower Level, Centennial Concert Hall
- **Address:** Room 1060, 555 Main Street, Winnipeg, R3B 1C3

**Contact Information:**
- **Phone:** 204-944-8824
- **Fax:** 204-949-0377
- **Website:** [mboperamanitobaopera.mb.ca](http://mboperamanitobaopera.mb.ca)

**Additional Information:**
Manitoba Opera acknowledges that it is located upon, and operates within, Treaty 1 territory, the traditional lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the Red River Métis Nation homelands. The source of Winnipeg’s water is from Shoal Lake, the home and shared territory of Iskatewizaagegan No. 39 Independent Nation and Shoal Lake 40 First Nation. Manitoba Opera remains committed to working in partnership with Indigenous peoples in the spirit of truth, reconciliation, and collaboration.

**Tickets:**
For ticket information and purchases, please visit the Manitoba Opera website.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of soaring, lyrical, and intensely emotional music that has made "La Bohème" one of the most romantic operas ever written.

Manitoba Opera

Oct 26 - Nov 1, 2024

The Elixir of Love

5 - 11 Apr, 2025

La bohème

13 - 18 Apr, 2024

Carmen

Apr 6, 2024

Opera Primer: Carmen

Manitoba Opera