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From April 28 to May 6, under the banner of the Russian White Nights, the second annual Vancouver Opera Festival celebrates Russian composers with a Russian classic opera, a much anticipated opera premiere, a series of instrumental and vocal chamber music concerts, and much more.
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ROLFE
THE OVERCOAT
A MUSICAL TAILORING
A much anticipated co-production with Toronto’s Canadian Stage Company and Tapestry Opera. Initially based on an 1842 short story by Russian author Nikolai Gogol, The Overcoat – a musical tailoring is an operatic reinterpretation Morris Panych and Wendy Gorling's 1998 smash-hit play, The Overcoat. This extremely important work, addresses the universal human need for compassion and our unfortunate tendency to deny it.
VANCOUVER PLAYHOUSE
APRIL 28 – MAY 12
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TCHAIKOVSKY
EUGENE ONEGIN
VO’s Music Director Jonathan Darlington conducts the VO Orchestra and Chorus in this powerful new production directed by celebrated Canadian director Tom Diamond. Russian baritone Konstantin Shushakov makes his VO debut in the title role. He is joined by internationally acclaimed soprano Svetlana Aksenova in the role of Tatiana. Features breathtaking music and choreography, lavish orchestrations, and compelling arias.
QUEEN ELIZABETH THEATRE
APRIL 29 – MAY 5
VANCOUVER OPERA FESTIVAL EVENTS
Russian White Nights Festival Opening Day
Everyone is invited to kick of the second annual Vancouver Opera Festival in style. April 28.
Music Events
A tribute to Jonathan Darlington, a Russian Songfest, opera arias with Karina Gauvin, and more. May 1 - May 6.
Russian Chamber Music Series
A series of short concerts celebrating Russian and Russian-inspired chamber music. April 28 – May 5.
Community Engagement Events
Requiem for a Lost Girl, Opera Speaks, and an Arts Umbrella Exhibition. April 29 – May 12.
Film Events
The CBC adaptation of the Overcoat, Man with a Movie Camera, and Dr. Zhivago. April 28 – May 1.
VANCOUVER OPERA FESTIVAL CALENDAR

HAPPY HOUR PATIO BAR
Afternoons & Evenings, April 28 — May 5 (closed April 30 & May 1) | QET PLAZA
Throughout the Festival, patrons can enjoy light refreshments and live performances on the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza.
OPERA BAR
9pm — 1am, April 28 — May 5 (Closed April 30, May 1 & 2) | QET SALON
The popular Opera Bar returns as the go-to destination to socialize with artists, complete with performances, as well as snacks from the hottest local food trucks at select times.
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