Friends of the COC
Member Events

Working Rehearsal: Fidelio

Saturday, September 23 at 7 p.m.

Available at the Best Friend level and above

Witness the creative work involved in preparing a world-class opera for the mainstage at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts—featuring Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio.

Spotlight Series: Fidelio Chorus Sing-Along and Listening Party

Saturday, October 21 at 2 p.m.

Available at the Supporting Friend level and above

Can’t stop humming your favourite Fidelio chorus highlights? Join Price Family Chorus Master Sandra Horst and tenor and lecturer Stephen Clarke for an afternoon of music appreciation focused on Beethoven’s only opera, culminating in a rousing sing-along!

Spotlight Series: Holiday Carols and Cheer: Seasonal Songs with the COC

Saturday, December 9 at 2 p.m.

Available at the Supporting Friend level and above

Get into the holiday spirit with this musical event that the whole family can enjoy! Featuring performances by the artists of the COC Ensemble Studio.

Working Rehearsal: The Cunning Little Vixen

Saturday, January 20 at 7 p.m.

Available at the Best Friend level and above

Witness the creative work involved in preparing a world-class opera for the mainstage at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts—featuring Leoš Janáček's The Cunning Little Vixen, a deep exploration of humanity's interrelationship with the natural world. 

Spotlight Series: It's in the Details: Costumes, Wigs, Make-Up, and Props

Wednesday, March 13 at 6 p.m.

Available at the Supporting Friend level and above

Discover how some of the off-stage creative departments—including props, hair and make-up, and costumes—are preparing for our spring operas, Medea and Don Pasquale. Demonstrations will be led by the talented artists and creators who make COC productions come alive.

Working Rehearsal: Medea

Monday, April 29 at 7 p.m.

Available at the Best Friend level and above

Witness the creative work involved in preparing a world-class opera for the mainstage at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts—featuring Cherubini's Medea, on the COC stage for the first time ever!

Spotlight Series: Anatomy of an Opera: Aportia Chryptych: A Black Opera for Portia White

Thursday, May 16 at 6 p.m.

Available at the Supporting Friend level and above

Members of the creative and production teams will lead a lively panel discussion on the creation of this bold new opera about Black Nova Scotian contralto Portia White. An exciting opportunity for members to get an exclusive sneak peek of this world premiere from composer Sean Mayes and director and librettist HAUI.