Canada's first repertory opera company!
«Opera Pro Cantanti» literally means «Opera for the Singers».
A small group of passionate singers created this company in 2007 as a welcoming space where Vancouver’s classical vocal artists can perform grand operas multiple times in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Because our singers are genuinely doing what they love, our performances are always incredibly alive, organic, filled with deep drama and real emotion. Most importantly, we have fun on stage — and that electric, joyful energy goes straight into the audience. Our unique «opera in a matchbox» format creates an intimate atmosphere where you can feel every breath and note. Come experience opera that is passionate, unpretentious, and deeply human.
Upcoming Vancouver Opera Productions: Our Repertoire
There are five grand operas in OPC’s repertory - La Traviata, Norma, Nabucco, Lucia di Lammermoor and Macbeth. We strive to remain faithful to the composer’s original vision in our productions. We don’t alter or modernize the operas. Any adjustments we make are solely to ensure that the opera can be performed.
Our productions feature simple sets and costumes that suggest the time and place without striving for historical accuracy. Instead, we invite the audience to use their imagination to complete the picture, allowing the music and performances to shine.
