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.

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Liham 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 continuity across oceans. The project launches on June 12 at lihamproject.com as part of Philippine Heritage Month celebrations.

Episode Credits:

Renee Fajardo - Mezzo-Soprano and Producer, Liham

Danlie Rae Acebuque - Baritone, Liham

Ashley Daniel Foot - Host, Inside Vancouver Opera

Mack McGillivray - Producer, Inside Vancouver Opera

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.

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Credits:

Karen Chia-ling Ho - Cio-Cio San April 27 & May 4

Yasko Sato - Cio-Cio San - Cio-Cio San April 26, May 1 & 3

Ashley Daniel Foot - Host

Mack McGillivray - Producer

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 human drama—and of one man’s quest to give voice to the most fragile and fierce parts of the human soul.

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Credits:

Jane Potter - Writer and Narrator

Ashley Daniel Foot - Host of Inside Vancouver Opera

Mack McGillivray - Producer

Richard Wolfe - Voice of George Bernard Shaw

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.

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Credits:

Mo Zhou - Director of Madama Butterfly

Ashley Daniel Foot - Host of Inside Vancouver Opera

Mack McGillivray - Producer

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.

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CREDITS:

Ashley Sumler - Director of Quality of Life at Amica Senior Lifestyles

Tabitha Brasso-Ernst - Host, Engagement Strategist at Vancouver Opera

Mack McGillivray - Producer

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.

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Credits:

Perri Lo - Pianist

Emma Parkinson - Mezzo-Soprano

Tabitha Brasso-Ernst - Host

Mack McGillivray - Producer

Cover Illustration by @barryekko

Music Credits:

A Certain Peace from Tobin Stokes' Rattenbury, performed by Emma Parkinson and Perri Lo

Quintet from Georges Bizet’s Carmen, performed by OperaBox Company with:

• - Perri Lo, Pianist

  - Luka Kawabata, Baritone – Dancairo

  - Katie McCullough, Soprano – Frasquita

  - Katie Miller, Mezzo-Soprano – Mercedes

  - Nolan Kehler, Tenor – Remendado

  - Emma Parkinson, Mezzo-Soprano – Carmen

  ⁠Entr'acte II⁠ from Georges Bizet's Carmen, performed by Perri Lo

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.

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Credits

Morris Panych - Director of Flight

Leslie Dala - Guest Host and Conductor of Flight

Ashley Daniel Foot - Host of Inside Vancouver Opera

Mack McGillivray - Audio Producer and Editor

Illustration by @barryekko

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, Flight

Tom Wright - Guest Host and General Director of Vancouver Opera

Ashley Daniel Foot - Host of Inside Vancouver Opera

Mack McGillivray - Editor