Calgary Concert Opera, founded in 2011, has performed 12 complete live operas in concert format, including famous works like Carmen, Rigoletto, La Traviata, and Samson et Dalila. Over 80 professional and aspiring opera singers from across Canada have participated, collaborating with groups such as the Foothills Philharmonic Opera Chorus, Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra, 12 Musas Flamenco, Compass Performances Studios, Calgary Civic Symphony, and Toronto's Opera by Request.
Our Concert Opera format is straightforward and easy to follow, bringing opera to a more intimate level. This allows for direct interaction with the audience, as singers use music, facial expressions, and minimal staging to convey the story.
