Opera at Western
Winter 2023 production of Falstaff
Program Director
Music Director
Donations
To make an optional donation in support of Western’s Opera program, please visit our Giving webpage.
Performance and role sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please contact
Allison Price
Senior Development Officer
allison.price@uwo.ca
519-661-2111 ext. 85695
2023-24 Opera Season
Join us for this year's exciting lineup of Opera at Western performances here at the Don Wright Faculty of Music in Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University.
March 7-10, 2024
Opera at Western presents Benjamin Britten’s Albert Herring, a charming comic opera that is a wonderful story for all ages and families. Albert is a young man who is offered the honour of becoming the "May King" after no one appropriate can be found to be the May Queen in a small community. But there are of course many little problems and characters along the way with issues and relationships that make for an amazing and humorous story.
Sung in English.
Music Director: Simone Luti
Stage Director: Robert McQueen
Four performances (reserved seating)
If you miss your chance to purchase tickets online (advance tickets available online until 11:59pm ET the night before each performance), tickets are available for purchase at the door.
Thursday, Mar. 7 | 7:30pm
Friday, Mar. 8 | 7:30pm
Saturday, Mar. 9 | 2pm
Sunday, Mar. 10 |2pm
View program (PDF)
View plot synopsis (PDF)
Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University
Driving to campus? Please ensure you leave ample time for parking and take note of alternative parking in nearby lots if the Talbot Lot is full. Visit the map and directions webpage for full parking and location info.
$35 general public ($40 at door)
$25 students/seniors ($30 at door)
Check the date carefully before selecting your event! Advance tickets available until 11:59pm ET the day before each performance, or while quantities last. Credit or debit cards only accepted at the door (no cash). Didn't receive your receipt and tickets by email? Please check your Junk Email folder before calling the Mustang Events ticket office for ticketing assistance: 519-661-4077
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Britten’s Albert Herring is being performed by arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes, publisher and copyright owner.
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Recent Events
Saturday, Feb. 3 | 2pm
Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University
An inspiring afternoon of favourite operatic and musical theatre excerpts from the earliest periods of operatic composition to the present time of opera and musical theatre. Portions of the performance will be accompanied by Western’s Early Music Studio, prepared by musical director Joseph Lanza.
Directors: Anthony Rodrigues and Theodore Baerg
Subscribe to our monthly events email for event notifications year-round, or visit music.uwo.ca/events for more information.
General event inquiries
musicevents@uwo.ca
519-661-3767
Past Productions
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La Cenerentola
Nov 2023Program (PDF)
View Photos (Flickr)Music Director | Simone Luti
Stage Director | Theodore Baerg
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Falstaff
Mar 2023Program (PDF)
View Photos (Flickr)Music Director | Simone Luti
Stage Director | Timothy NelsonHansel and Gretel
Nov 2022Program (PDF)
View Photos (Flickr)Music Director | Simone Luti
Stage Director | Theodore BaergL'elisir d'amore
Mar 2022Program (PDF)
View Photos (Flickr)Music Director | Simone Luti
Stage Director | Anna TheodosakisAlcina
Nov 2021Program (PDF)
View Photos (Flickr)Music Director | Simone Luti
Stage Director | Allison GrantSuor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi
Mar 2021Watch Suor Angelica March 13, 2021 Performance (YouTube)
Watch Suor Angelica March 14, 2021 Performance (YouTube)
Watch Gianni Schicchi March 13, 2021 Performance (YouTube)
Watch Gianni Schicchi March 14, 2021 Performance (YouTube)Music Director | Simone Luti
Stage Director | Michael CavanaghCosi fan Tutte
Nov 2020Watch Excerpt (YouTube)
Music Director | Simone Luti
Stage Director | Theodore BaergThe Mikado
Jan/Feb 2020View Photos (Flickr)
Music Director | Simone Luti
Stage Director | Michael CavanaghThe Secret Gardener ( La finta giardiniera)
Nov 2019View Photos (Flickr)
Music Director | Simone Luti
Stage Director | Theodore BaergLe nozze di Figaro ( The Marriage of Figaro)
Jan/Feb 2019View Photos (Flickr)
Music Director | Tyrone Paterson
Stage Director | Theodore BaergThe Turn of the Screw
Nov 2018View Photos (Flickr)
Music Director | Simone Luti
Stage Director | Michael CavanaghThe Pirates of Penzance
Jan/Feb 2018View Photos (Flickr)
Music Director | Tyrone Paterson
Stage Director | Theodore BaergCarmen
Oct 2017View Photos (Flickr)
Music Director | Simone Luti
Stage Director | Allison GrantThe Magic Flute
Jan/Feb 2017
View Photos (Flickr)
Music Director | Tyrone Paterson
Stage Director | Theodore BaergSuor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi
Nov 2016View Photos (Flickr)
Music Director | Simone Luti
Stage Director | Tom DiamondFalstaff
Jan/Feb 2016View Photos (Flickr)
Music Director | Alain Trudel
Stage Director | Michael CavanaghHansel and Gretel
Nov 2015View Photos (Flickr)
Music Director | Alain Trudel
Stage Director | Theodore BaergLa Bohème
Jan/Feb 2015View Photos (Flickr)
Music Director | Alain Trudel
Stage Director | Theodore BaergTwo One-Act French Operas by Maurice Ravel
Nov 2014View Photos (Flickr)
Music Director | Alain Trudel
Stage Director | Michael CavanaghCinderella
Feb 2014View Photos (Flickr)
Music Director | Alain Trudel
Stage Director | Theodore Baerg