The Opera Project presents​ ECSTATIC EXPRESSION IN SONG

Fasten your seatbelts for an operatic extravaganza featuring stirring music, traditional costume and a​n international ​​​guest star! Ecstatic Expression in Song showcases the advanced singers of The Opera Project, led by acclaimed Canadian soprano Heidi Klassen. Go on a musical adventure ranging from the early music of Bach, Handel and Mozart to romantic highlights by Verdi, Puccini and ​Rachmaninoff.​ Rediscover familiar favourites like Gershwin, take in some sensual Spanish guitar, and enjoy wonderful Chinese and Turkish music presented by an all-star cast. Keep your eye out for a guest appearance by Arzu Semerci from Istanbul Opera, performing with Vancouver’s own Turkish Choir​ Orchestra​. Proceeds will support the productions and programming of Opera Mariposa, a Vancouver-based group for young and emerging performers – so don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event, bursting with talented artists, sumptuous arias and global flavour!​

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Heidi Klassen, soprano

Arzu Semerci, ​contralto

Camilla Shi, soprano

Alicia Tao, soprano​

Sylvia del Vall​e​ Garcia, ​soprano

Christina Kent, mezzo-soprano

Elisa Rolston, ​soprano​

Bonnie Dodds, contralto

with Eric Hominick, piano

and the Vancouver Turkish Choir​ Orchestra​

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