UBC Opera

The Official University of British Columbia's Opera Ensemble page. Beginning with a core of seven performers, Ms.

For more details head to our website at [email protected] or our Instagram page The University of British Columbia Opera Ensemble was founded in 1995, with the appointment of Canadian lyric coloratura Nancy Hermiston as Head of the Voice and Opera Divisions. Hermiston has built the program to a 70-member company, now performing three main productions at UBC every season. The Ensemb

le's mission is to educate young opera singers and to provide performance opportunities for them thus preparing them for an international career.

06/19/2026

1997 - Hänsel und Gretel

06/18/2026

1996 - Hänsel und Gretel

06/17/2026

Do you remember this logo? Over the next few weeks we are jumping into the archives! Join us as we take a look back at some of our productions throughout the years. Do you think any of these operas will be presented next season?

06/15/2026

Alumni update with .monaghan2

MMUS 2015, BMUS 2014

Since graduating from UBC, obtaining Bachelors and Masters degrees, I’ve had the privilege to be a part of the Yulanda M Faris Young Artist Program with and have been performing professionally for the past 11 years across multiple genres, Musical Theatre, Opera, concert work, and Rock/Pop reviews. Most recently, I debuted Sweeney Todd with the in the titular role, and had my role debut of Sacristan with for their production of Tosca. Next up I get to repeat Sacristan with in the fall, along with other exciting things yet to be announced. Forever grateful for the experience UBC Opera provided during my stint at the university, truly a set up for understanding the ins and outs of the business.

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06/12/2026

For Canadian conductor Gordon Gerrard, music is an animating life force. Gordon closed our 2025/2026 Season in May for our Grand Finale Concert celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the UBC Old Auditorium in collaboration with He led soloists and with the Orchestra. Follow .gerrard for more!

06/11/2026

Conductor and pianist, Leslie Dala enjoys a multifaceted career spanning the genres of opera, symphonic music, choral and contemporary works. Les joined us in April for our final opera of the 2025/2026 Season where he led the UBC Opera Ensemble and Orchestra. Follow for more!

06/09/2026

Jonathan Girard is known for his generous, sophisticated conducting and boundless enthusiasm. He joined us for both of our October concerts celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the UBC Old Auditorium and for our February production of Candide where he led the UBC Opera Ensemble and the Follow for more!

06/08/2026

Join us this week as we take a look back at the talented conductors who joined us for our 2025/2026 Season.

06/05/2026

The perfect end to our 2025/2026 Season in collaboration with

📸: Sarah Race Photography

06/03/2026

Thank you to all of our incredible donors, friends, supporters, and audience members who came to our Grand Finale Concert on May 30 in collaboration with

📸: Sarah Race Photography

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