The Bremen Town Musicians- presented by Vancouver Opera

Name: The Bremen Town Musicians- presented by Vancouver Opera
Start: 2026-03-06T19:30:00-08:00
End: 2026-03-08T14:00:00-08:00
Location: Vancouver Opera - Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall

Schedule

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Vancouver Opera - Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall | Vancouver, BC

A joyful 45-minute opera for all ages — full of music, friendship, and heart. Perfect for families and first-time opera-goers.
About this Event

Join Vancouver Opera for a joyful, family-friendly opera adventure presented by the Yulanda M. Faris Young Artists Program.

Based on the beloved Grimm fairy tale, The Bremen Town Musicians follows four unlikely friends — a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster — who set off to build a new life filled with music, friendship, and belonging.

Composed by award-winning Canadian composer Dean Burry, this vibrant 45-minute opera is specially crafted for young audiences while delighting viewers of all ages. With playful theatricality, humour, and heart, it’s a perfect introduction to opera — whether it’s your child’s first experience or your own.

This intimate production showcases emerging professional artists at the beginning of their careers and highlights Vancouver Opera’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of talent.

Cast

Julia LoRusso
Marianne Bertrand
Lyndon Ladeur
Mihnea Nitu

Director: Tayte Mitchell

Music Director: Derek Stanyer

About VOICES: VOICES is a free concert series that showcases the power of the human voice, supported by TD. This unique event offers an intimate and immersive opera experience, right where Vancouver Opera prepares all its productions.

ABOUT THE SHOW

The Bremen Town Musicians is a one-act opera for young audiences composed and written by Canadian opera creator Dean Burry. Inspired by the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tale, the opera follows four ageing animals — a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster — who set out on their own in search of a fresh start and a life filled with music and friendship. Along the way, the friends use their voices and ingenuity to outwit a band of robbers, discover community, and find a place where they truly belong.

Originally commissioned and premiered by Opera Lyra Ottawa in 2009, The Bremen Town Musicians blends humour, heart, and vibrant musical storytelling in English for school groups, families, and first-time opera-goers. While playful and engaging, the opera also gently explores themes of self-worth, teamwork, resilience, and the joy of creative expression.