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Whether as a donor, volunteer, community chorus member, or arts advocate, your contribution helps us bring world-class opera to Waterloo Region. Every person matters in creating these totally unique experiences.
Ring Cycle Postponed to
July 2027
We are disappointed to announce that we must postpone the Grand River Opera and Opera by Request co-production of the Ring Cycle in Concert by one year, to July 2027.
We are confident that this timeline will allow us to raise the funding needed to produce the project we envision.
Thank you so much for your support and interest in the project. Watch this space for more information soon.
Our Mission
Timeless Beauty,
Contemporary Energy
Grand River Opera is a women-led organization, which aspires to enrich Waterloo Region's artistic life by featuring the very talented artists who live and work here.
Jennifer Carter
Founder & Artistic Director
Our Purpose
Living Opera, Building Community
The timeless beauty and power of opera meets the energy and excitement of contemporary performance.
As a new opera organization based in the Waterloo Region, we are dedicated to presenting high quality operatic productions and fostering a deep appreciation for this timeless art form.
Connection
Building bridges between artists and audiences
Collaboration
Working together to create extraordinary experiences
Excellence
Pursuing the highest artistic standards
Passion
Bringing heart and soul to every performance
Courage
Boldly reimagining opera for today
Wonder
Inspiring awe and discovery
Rebalancing
Addressing & rebalancing historic inequalities
Curiosity
Exploring new possibilities in opera
Community Events
Hops &
High Notes
What happens when craft beer meets world-class opera? Pure magic. Join us at TWB Cooperative Brewing for an intimate evening of singing, storytelling, and community — no tie required.
300 Mill St, Kitchener · Entry: Pay What You Can · twbbrewing.com
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