Opera Quest: JÉHANNE

Opera Quest 2025 is pleased to present JÉHANNE, an operatic exploration of the extraordinary vision quest of the French heroine, Joan of Arc.

 

Composed by Opera Quest Artistic Director Colin Doroschuk, JÉHANNE will be developed for the stage in creative collaboration with a cast of emerging artists, singers, dancers, and an experienced production team of industry professionals.

 

The bilingual libretto will be in English and in French.

The World Premiere performance of JÉHANNE will be presented on June 27th, 2025 in the spectacular acoustic of the Alix Goolden Performance Hall.

 

The cast will feature three young emerging Canadian operatic artists:

Kathryn Riopel - soprano

Jessica Lyublinsky - mezzo soprano 

Natalie Vong - mezzo Soprano 

 

The production will include an orchestra of acoustic, electric, and electronic instruments and a chorus comprised of talented vocalists of the Victoria Conservatory of Music. 

 

Preferred Seating Available: Enjoy the show from the best seats in the house! A limited number of seats will be reserved for those with Preferred Tickets in the centre section of Alix Goolden Hall. 

 

Venue Accessibility

The 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area.