Harmonies Across North America
Join us for a harmonious musical journey celebrating of women composers from across North America!
Harmonies Across North America
Welcome to Harmonies Across North America: Celebrating Women Composers!
Join award-winning soprano Catherine Thornsley and dynamic pianist and vocal coach Richard Epp at Nebula Performances for an unforgettable musical journey that celebrates the incredible contributions of women composers throughout North America. In honor of International Women’s Day, this recital highlights the powerful voices of women from diverse backgrounds, showcasing their unique and inspiring musical talents.
Prepare to be captivated by the beautiful harmonies and poignant melodies crafted by these composers from across the continent. This program is an exceptional opportunity to not only experience stunning music but also support the work and artistry of women in the world of classical music.
The performance will feature a rich and diverse array of works, including compositions by Jocelyn Morlock, Katerina Gimon, Leslie Uyeda, and Jean Coulthard from British Columbia, Judith Cloud from the United States, and María Grever and Graciela Agudelo from Mexico. These works represent a broad spectrum of styles and cultural influences, celebrating the voices of women composers in all their brilliance.
The inspiration for this program came from Catherine’s deep personal connection to the music of her late voice teacher, Dr. Judith Cloud, whose beautiful compositions will be featured in this recital. Catherine’s heartfelt desire to honor Dr. Cloud’s legacy through performance brings an extra layer of significance to this event.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to immerse yourself in a celebration of creativity, resilience, and the immense impact of women in music. Be a part of this special occasion, and join us for a performance that promises to inspire, uplift, and move you.
Come and celebrate with us!
PROGRAM
Merry Melodies
Join us for a festive holiday concert at Nebula Performances featuring our artistic director and pianist Wenwen Du alongside some of our Nebula Artists from Artists-in-Residence to Rising Stars! This concert is sure to get you in the holiday spirit featuring some classical art songs and arias as well as some of our holiday season favourites.
Merry Melodies
Join us for a festive holiday concert at Nebula Performances featuring our artistic director and pianist Wenwen Du alongside some of our Nebula Artists from Artists-in-Residence to Rising Stars! This concert is sure to get you in the holiday spirit featuring some classical art songs and arias as well as some of our holiday season favourites.
Opera Gala Concert
Join us for an evening of opera and a little bit of Christmas! Soloists: Catherine Thornsley, soprano; Gustave Richard, tenor; Magdalena How, soprano; Ian McCloy, tenor; Tamar Simon, soprano; Geoff Schellenberg, baritone; with pianist Roger Parton and our Community Opera Chorus.
Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre
7646 Prince Albert St., Vancouver
Fee by donation (cash at the door or by e-transfer to info@operalirica.ca)
Email to reserve a seat:info@operalirica.ca
(Donations: Please note that although we are a non-profit society, we are not yet a registered charity and therefore cannot give tax receipts for donations. Cash, cheque to Opera Lirica Society, or email transfer to info@operalirica.ca)
UBC Opera: Holiday Concert
Join the UBC Opera ensemble in celebrating the end of first term with a special gift! This concert will present you with a beautiful bouquet of your favourite opera, operetta and musical theatre songs, bringing us into the holidays and, can you believe it, 2025! Join the party to sing along and tap your toes to the tunes you know and love. It‘s a celebration of you, our supporters; and our exceptional UBC Opera Ensemble.
Remembrance: A Reflection Through Music
Nebula Performances presents a "Remembrance Concert: A Reflection Through Music". Join us for an evening of beautiful music featuring pianist, Wenwen Du, cellist Bo Peng, and soprano Catherine Thornsley. The program will feature pieces exploring themes of remembrance, love, and loss through a curated selection of art songs and classic war songs that resonate deeply with the human experience.
Tricks and Treats
Something spooky is coming your way... The Nebula Performances Society presents Tricks and treats! Join us for an evening of the spookiest art songs and arias! Featuring our Artists-in-Residence: Tamar Simon, Catherine Thornsley, Katie Fraser and Geoffrey Schellenberg. With Artistic director and pianist, Wenwen Du. Don't miss out on this spooky evening of witches, evil queens, mad scenes, and more!
Volver a mi Corazón
Join us forVolver a mi Corazón (Return to My Heart) a concert and presentation of Mexican Canciones with soprano Catherine Thornsley and pianist Roger Parton. After the concert there will be time for conversation and Q&A then ending the afternoon with refreshments.
(doors open at 1:30pm)
General admission: $25 including tax.
Free admission: seniors 65+, students with ID, and Indigenous Peoples.
If you'd rather pay cash at the door or pay by e-transfer, email info@operalirica.ca to reserve seats.
Thank you to our sponsors! We acknowledge the City of Vancouver for their financial support and the support from the Vancouver Park Board. We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
Chinese Art Song Recital
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Chinese music as talented performers take the stage to showcase beautiful art song. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the beauty and diversity of Chinese music right here in our community. The Chinese Art Song Recital celebrates beautiful Chinese art and folk songs with musicians of all different nationalities. This recital features Nebula Performances Artistic Director, Wenwen Du, the Artists-in-Residence: Wanshuai Yu, Catherine Thornsley, Alyssa Nicole Samson and Katie Fraser, guest artist Emma Jang, and local singers from the Vancouver community, as well as special guests: Catherine H. Liang and Professor Jan Walls. Featuring selections from Thunderstorm by local Chinese-Canadian composers Tang Kang Nian & Emily Pan, and more.
