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Inside Vancouver Opera

Vancouver Opera

Inside Vancouver Opera is a unique backstage glimpse into the world of Vancouver Opera. Join us as we chat with opera experts, artists, Vancouver Opera staff and others to explore the world of opera on and off the stage. This podcast offers an insider’s glimpse into the artistry, experiences, and perspectives of the talent involved in taking breathtaking opera productions from the page to the stage. Find out more at VancouverOpera.ca

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00:13:32

Verdi: Freedom, Sacrifice, and the Price of Art

Inside Vancouver Opera ·

2025/10/16

In this special episode, Jane Potter brings Verdi’s world to life through the story of Rigoletto, a work born out of controversy, courage, and the fight for artistic freedom.Learn MoreEpisode Credits:Jane Potter - Writer and NarratorAshley Daniel Foot - Host, Inside Vancouver OperaMack McGillivray - Producer, Inside Vancouver OperaLyndon Ladeur - Voice of Giachino Rossini Mihnea Nitu - Voice of Guiseppe VerdiRichard Wolfe - Voice of Victor Hugo

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00:27:36

Glynis Leyshon on Why Opera Still Matters—And Why It...

Inside Vancouver Opera ·

2025/10/09

Few artists have shaped Canadian theatre and opera as profoundly as Glynis Leyshon, who now brings her formidable imagination to Vancouver Opera’s new production of Rigoletto, re-set in Victorian London, a place where masks, privilege, and secrecy hold sway.Learn MoreEpisode Credits:Ashley Daniel Foot - Host, Inside Vancouver OperaMack McGillivray - Producer, Inside Vancouver Opera

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00:22:46

“A Star Danced”: In conversation with Bard on the...

Inside Vancouver Opera ·

2025/10/07

He's one of the city's greatest voices on stage, on air, and lately at City Hall. Today we're joined by Christopher Gaze, actor, advocate, and the visionary force behind Bard on the Beach. Learn MoreEpisode Credits:Ashley Daniel Foot - Host, Inside Vancouver OperaMack McGillivray - Producer, Inside Vancouver Opera

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00:18:21

If You Can Speak, You Can Sing

Inside Vancouver Opera ·

2025/09/27

Composer, producer, and traditional singer from the Lil’wat Nation, Russell Wallace speaks about the influence of his mother, the language inside his music, and why singing together gives him hope.Learn MoreEpisode Credits:Ashley Daniel Foot - Host, Inside Vancouver OperaTim Matheson - Cover PhotoMack McGillivray - Producer, Inside Vancouver Opera

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00:18:31

Doug Tuck on Why Opera Belongs to Everyone

Inside Vancouver Opera ·

2025/09/25

For nearly two decades, Doug Tuck was the voice of Vancouver Opera. Not just as Director of Marketing, but as the friendly presence who greeted audiences in the lobby and guided them through curtain speeches and pre-show chats. In this episode, Doug shares stories from La Bohème to Stickboy—and why he still believes in the art form’s power.Learn MoreEpisode Credits:Ashley Daniel Foot - Host, Inside Vancouver OperaMack McGillivray - Producer, Inside Vancouver Opera

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00:17:50

A Voice Becoming: Soprano Sarah Dufresne on Gilda,...

Inside Vancouver Opera ·

2025/09/24

Canadian soprano Sarah Dufresne joins host Ashley Daniel Foot to talk about her journey from Niagara Falls to the world’s great stages — and her debut as Gilda in Verdi’s Rigoletto at Vancouver Opera.From childhood competitions where she sometimes sang “against herself,” to major roles at the Royal Opera House and Pacific Opera Victoria, Sarah reflects on the moments that shaped her artistry. She shares what she’s learned about trusting her voice, why Gilda resonates with her as both innocent and

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00:20:45

The Book of Records: Madeleine Thien, Memory, and the...

Inside Vancouver Opera ·

2025/09/05

Our conversation today is with Madeleine Thien, Giller Prize-winning author of the novel Do Not Say We Have Nothing, as well as librettist of the opera Chinatown. Madeleine's newest novel, The Book of Records, is a sweeping and time-bending, deeply humane work that weaves together lives across centuries.Learn MoreEpisode Credits:Madeleine Thien - Author, The Book of RecordsAshley Daniel Foot - HostMack McGillivray - Editor

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00:26:46

Born in the Philippines. Sung in Canada. Felt...

Inside Vancouver Opera ·

2025/06/12

Blending Tagalog and English, film and song, Liham gives voice to the Filipino-Canadian experience. Today we are joined by two members of the team behind Liham, producer and mezzo-soprano Renee Fajardo, and baritone Danlie Rae Acebuque.Learn MoreLiham is a digital art song cycle that explores Filipino-Canadian identity through contemporary classical music, poetry, and film. Created by and for the Filipino community, it uplifts personal stories that challenge stereotypes and celebrate cultural

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00:19:35

When Two Butterflies Meet

Inside Vancouver Opera ·

2025/04/26

Today we're joined by two extraordinary sopranos, Karen Chia-ling Ho. and Yasko Sato⁠. Karen and Yasko are double cast in the role of Cio-Cio San in our upcoming production of Madama Butterfly, running April 26th to May 4th at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.Learn MoreCredits:Karen Chia-ling Ho - Cio-Cio San April 27 & May 4Yasko Sato - Cio-Cio San - Cio-Cio San April 26, May 1 & 3Ashley Daniel Foot - HostMack McGillivray - Producer

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00:13:43

Un bel dì, A Life Begins: The World of Puccini

Inside Vancouver Opera ·

2025/04/21

Today we’re stepping into the world of one of opera’s most passionate, enduring, and beloved composers.His name is synonymous with soaring arias, impossible love stories, and music that grabs you by the heart and doesn’t let go. This is the story of Giacomo Puccini. Inside Vancouver Opera presents: Un bel dì, A Life Begins: The World of Puccini written and performed by Jane Potter. So settle in, whether you're a seasoned opera lover or just Puccini-curious. This is a story of artistic fire, of

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00:22:29

Reclaiming Madama Butterfly

Inside Vancouver Opera ·

2025/04/15

In this conversation, we explore how director Mo Zhou has re-imagined Madama Butterfly for today. In her Canadian directorial debut, Mo Zhou brings this fresh vision to Vancouver Opera from April 26 to May 4, a production that honours Puccini’s masterwork while offering audiences a chance to see Madama Butterfly in a new light.Learn more.Credits:Mo Zhou - Director of Madama ButterflyAshley Daniel Foot - Host of Inside Vancouver OperaMack McGillivray - Producer

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00:14:09

Music That Remembers Us: Together with Amica Senior...

Inside Vancouver Opera ·

2025/04/03

Together with Amica Senior Lifestyles, Vancouver Opera shares the power of live music to inspire connection, joy, and reflection in senior living. Amica Senior Lifestyles is one of Vancouver Opera's wonderful sponsors, and today Tabitha Brasso-Ernst is joined by Ashley Sumler, the Director of Quality of Life at Amica Senior Lifestyles. Learn MoreCREDITS:Ashley Sumler - Director of Quality of Life at Amica Senior LifestylesTabitha Brasso-Ernst - Host, Engagement Strategist at Vancouver OperaMack

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00:26:58

Support Sisters: Celebrating International Women’s...

Inside Vancouver Opera ·

2025/03/08

In this special International Women's Day episode, host Tabitha Brasso-Ernst is joined by two powerhouses in classical music – pianist Perri Lo, and mezzo-soprano Emma Parkinson.Read the full article.Credits:Perri Lo - PianistEmma Parkinson - Mezzo-SopranoTabitha Brasso-Ernst - HostMack McGillivray - ProducerCover Illustration by @barryekkoMusic Credits:A Certain Peace from Tobin Stokes' Rattenbury, performed by Emma Parkinson and Perri LoQuintet from Georges Bizet’s Carmen, performed by

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00:15:09

Les Dala and Morris Panych on the Power of 'Flight'

Inside Vancouver Opera ·

2025/01/21

Today we’re thrilled to spotlight Flight, once again, Jonathan Dove’s groundbreaking opera. Leading today’s conversation is Flight’s conductor, and Vancouver Opera’s Head of Music/Associate Conductor, Les Dala. Joining him is Flight’s acclaimed Director, Morris Panych, whose vision is bringing this unique production to life. Together they dive into the themes, artistry, and creative process behind this stunning work.Read the full article here. Credits Morris Panych - Director of Flight Leslie Dala

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00:20:16

Canadian Theatre Legends Morris Panych and Ken...

Inside Vancouver Opera ·

2025/01/20

Today’s special video-edition of Inside Vancouver Opera features two of Canada's most celebrated creative minds, Director Morris Panych and Set Designer Ken MacDonald. Partners in both life and art, their extraordinary collaboration has shaped some of the most memorable moments in Canadian theatre and opera. Leading today's conversation is Vancouver Opera's own General Director Tom Wright. Watch the full video here. Credits: Ken MacDonald - Set Designer, Flight Morris Panych - Director,

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00:23:41

Composer Jonathan Dove on 'Flight'

Inside Vancouver Opera ·

2025/01/09

Today we'll explore how composer Jonathan Dove turned an airport terminal into a mythic space of drama, humor, and humanity - transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. As Vancouver Opera prepares to take Flight from February 8th to 16th at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, today we're thrilled to talk with the composer himself.Read the full article. Credits: Jonathan Dove - Composer of Flight Ashley Daniel Foot - Host of Inside Vancouver Opera Mack McGillivray - Audio Producer and

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00:23:56

The Stories They Didn't Tell Me

Inside Vancouver Opera ·

2024/11/26

Sxwíxwtn (Wilson Williams) on discovering his parent's untold pain and the legacy of resilience it left behind.Sxwíxwtn (Wilson Williams) is a Vancouver Opera board member, elected Councillor and spokesperson for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (the Squamish Nation). Today we explore Wilson's journey, from his childhood influences and the legacy of his family, to his reflections on truth, reconciliation, and cultural healing in today's world. Read the full article. Credits: Sxwíxwtn Wilson Williams -

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00:17:27

The Art of Letting Go: Mireille Lebel's Fearless...

Inside Vancouver Opera ·

2024/10/23

On today's episode, we're proud to welcome the Canadian mezzo-soprano, Mireille Lebel, who's known for her captivating performances across the globe in operas such as Carmen, The Marriage of Figaro, and The Barber of Seville. And currently, she's starring as Count Orlofsky in our production of Die Fledermaus on stage October 26 to November 3rd. I hope you enjoy the conversation.Full Article Credits: Ashley Daniel Foot - Host Mireille Lebel - Guest Mack McGillivray - Audio Producer

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00:14:52

The Plot Unmasked: Pranks and Revelry in Die Fledermaus

Inside Vancouver Opera ·

2024/10/04

We are celebrating Vancouver Opera’s 65th anniversary with a truly fabulous season. The season opens with Johann Strauss II’s beloved operetta Die Fledermaus. This charming comedy relies almost entirely on a series of pranks, trickery and disguise as plot devices to illuminate the themes of revenge, love, friendship, and forgiveness and reconciliation. Die Fledermaus runs from October 26th to November 3rd, with a masquerade party performance on Halloween. Full article. Credits: Ashley Daniel Foot -

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00:26:11

Pride Special: Presenting Authentically, without Fear

Inside Vancouver Opera ·

2024/06/05

A candid conversation about identity, queerness, and joy with UBC voice professor and baritone J. Patrick Raftery and his former student and tenor Spencer Britten. Patrick is about to launch his all-queer reimagining of Maurice Ravel's L'heure espagnole as A Spanish Hour? with two performances on July 27th in the Telus Theatre at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets will be available soon.Read the full article. Credits: J. Patrick Raftery - Guest Spencer Britten - Guest Ashley

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