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Inside Vancouver Opera

Inside Vancouver Opera

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 Inside Vancouver Opera is a unique backstage glimpse into the world of Vancouver Opera. Join us as we chat with opera experts, artists, Vancouver Opera staff and others to explore the world of opera on and off the stage. This podcast offers an insider’s glimpse into the artistry, experiences, and perspectives of the talent involved in taking breathtaking opera productions from the page to the stage. Find out more at VancouverOpera.caVancouver Opera Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • Brandon Thornhill on Ebony Roots and Black History in Vancouver

    Brandon Thornhill on Ebony Roots and Black History in Vancouver
    Feb 17 2026

    Brandon Thornhill joins Inside Vancouver Opera during Black History Month to discuss Ebony Roots, his concert celebrating 300 years of Black music. From spirituals to Soul, he reflects on identity, opera, representation, and what it means to sing Black history in Vancouver.
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    9 mins
  • How Dean Burry Makes Opera Belong to Children

    How Dean Burry Makes Opera Belong to Children
    Feb 14 2026

    Today we’re joined by Canadian composer Dean Burry, whose operas for young audiences have been performed across Canada and beyond. His works include The Brothers Grimm, The Hobbit, and today’s focus, The Brementown Musicians, an immersive opera created especially for elementary students.

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    Episode Credits:

    Dean Burry - Guest

    Ashley Daniel Foot - Host, Inside Vancouver Opera

    Mack McGillivray - Producer, Inside Vancouver Opera
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    11 mins
  • Surviving Misogyny: Despina and the Women of Cosi fan tutte

    Surviving Misogyny: Despina and the Women of Cosi fan tutte
    Feb 5 2026

    In this special episode we delve into the intricate dynamics of Così fan tutte and its portrayal of women. We explore the role of Despina as a voice of realism amidst the comedic facade and how the opera reflects societal attitudes towards women and relationships during the Enlightenment era.

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    Episode Credits:

    Jane Potter - Writer and Narrator

    Mack McGillivray - Audio Editor

    Ashley Daniel Foot - Producer

    Barry Ekko - Cover Illustration
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    8 mins
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