ABOUT GRAND RIVER OPERA

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

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.

Our Mission

Connection

Collaboration

Addressing & rebalancing historic inequalities

Wonder, excellence, passion, curiosity, courage

WE BELIEVE THAT OPERA IS FOR EVERYONE

Imagine Star Wars without John Williams, or Lord of the Rings without Howard Shore.

Music tells the story. We put the music on center-stage.

Opera is a magical art form, capable of transporting audiences to another world and stirring their emotions in ways that nothing else can. That's why we're committed to presenting high-quality productions that showcase the best of operatic styles and traditions, from classic works to contemporary pieces.

Vision Statement

Grand River Opera seeks to build

community through the wonder of opera.

Mission Statement

We create an inclusive space for artists and audiences in our local community to participate in the experience of opera.