UBC Opera

Four singers stand in front of a wooden entryway. Three are wearing dresses and aprons, and the other stands in the centre wearing a collared shirt and suspenders.

February 13 cultureSpencer Izen and Lauren Kasowski

Rats! Street Scene wasn’t as good as it could’ve been

From January 30–February 2, UBC Opera put on their version of Street Scene at the Chan Centre and unfortunately, it was a slightly underwhelming affair — save for select standout performances.

February 4, 2024 cultureFiona Sjaus

Midnight at the opera: Enchantment and ardor take centre stage in Cendrillon

A dazzling and ranged chorus, characters with pomp and vibrant textiles and scenery are just some of the ways UBC Opera is bringing Jules Massenet’s 1895 romantic opera Cendrillon — sung entirely in French — to life.