Final Tickets - Ian Bostridge & Wenwen Du in Ottawa & Vancouver
- nebulaperformances
- Apr 30
- 3 min read
“I hope they will not draw breath from beginning to end of each half, that we will draw them in, that their attention will be held without a dip and that they will be moved. Each half is an arc, the song equivalent of the sort of journey you make when you listen to a great symphony. This is some of the most profound and extraordinary music ever written.”— Ian Bostridge
“I think this is a programme that you don’t hear very often… It’s not just a musical journey, but a shared human experience we all go through together from beginning to end, for both performers and audiences.”— Wenwen Du
Internationally acclaimed tenor Ian Bostridge and pianist Wenwen Du return to Canada this May for two highly anticipated performances, presented by Nebula Performances.
Celebrated for their depth of interpretation and distinctive artistic voice, Bostridge and Du bring a rare level of intensity and insight to the art song repertoire. Their long-standing collaboration is shaped by a shared commitment to storytelling through music — where text, voice, and piano exist in constant, expressive dialogue.
This season’s program explores two defining composers of art song: Benjamin Britten and Hugo Wolf. Audiences will experience Britten’s Holy Sonnets of John Donne in full, alongside selections from Wolf’s Goethe-Lieder — works that demand both technical precision and emotional depth.
These performances mark a meaningful return to both cities: a three-year return to Ottawa and a ten-year return to Vancouver, following past appearances that left a lasting impression on audiences.
In the Press
The duo has recently been featured in interviews highlighting their artistic partnership and upcoming Canadian tour:
Ludwig van Toronto (Anya Wassenberg) explores Wenwen Du’s journey, her collaboration with Ian Bostridge, and the philosophy behind their work.
→ Read the full article: https://www.ludwig-van.com/toronto/2026/04/29/interview-pianist-wenwen-du-talks-about-her-upcoming-canadian-tour-with-british-tenor-ian-bostridge/
Broadway World (Courtney Castelino) offers insight into the duo’s dynamic collaboration and what audiences can expect from this powerful program.
→ Read the full interview: https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Interview-WENWEN-DU-and-IAN-BOSTRIDGE-in-Ottawa-20260430
To be experienced.
📍 Ottawa — May 6th Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ian-bostridge-and-wenwen-du-in-recital-tickets-1985625314768?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
📍 Vancouver — May 14th Vancouver Playhouse🎟️ https://www.ticketmaster.ca/ian-bostridge-wenwen-du-vancouver-british-columbia-05-14-2026/event/11006471459F5956
Art Song Mastercourse — Vancouver
Alongside the recital tour, Nebula Performances is proud to present the Ian Bostridge & Wenwen Du Art Song Mastercourse, taking place in Vancouver from May 9–11, 2026.
Led by one of the most influential recitalists of our time, together with pianist Wenwen Du, this mastercourse offers a rare opportunity to witness the artistic process behind world-class performance. Known for his profound musicianship and intellectual depth, Bostridge brings a uniquely thoughtful and expressive approach to text, interpretation, and collaboration.
While participant applications are now closed, audiences are warmly invited to observe and learn from these sessions.
📍 Nebula Performances 9205 Shaughnessy Street, Vancouver
🎹 Auditing passes available:• 1-day pass – $30• 3-day pass – $80
To attend, please email nebulaperformances@gmail.com or reach out via Instagram.
Final Concert: The Art of Song
Nebula Performances will conclude the mastercourse with a special final concert, The Art of Song, featuring performances by the participating young artists. Taking place on May 16 at 7:00 PM at Nebula Performances Hall, this evening offers audiences the opportunity to experience the next generation of singers and pianists in an intimate and inspiring setting. Tickets will be available soon, with pricing starting at $25.
Join Nebula Performances this May for an evening of extraordinary music-making — where poetic language and musical expression converge in performances that are as intellectually compelling as they are deeply human.
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