Nebula Summer Projects!

Nebula Performances aims to organize events where emerging and professional performers can share their passion for music, collaborate with other artists, and connect with the community. In early May, we were thrilled to attend Vancouver Opera’s production of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, with an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. The Nebula Team thoroughly enjoyed this captivating performance of one of Puccini’s most heartfelt, beloved love tragedies. Nebula Performances is very grateful for its friendship and deep connection with Music Director, Jacques Lacombe. Maestro Lacombe has generously worked with our musicians in a masterclass setting and is returning to Nebula this summer to be a part of the faculty for our Summer MusicFest. Here is the link to his interview, where he expands on his excitement for this festival: https://youtu.be/cXbXI_rr_nA

Director Francis Lamer with Maestro Jacques Lacombe

The Nebula Team with President Alice Chee, Director Lynol Amero, and Artistic Director Wenwen Du

The Nebula Team with Vando Media Founder, Renee Zhao, and Stage Director, Mo Zhou

Nebula Summer MusicFest 

Dates: July 2nd - 13th

Nebula Performances is greatly looking forward to its fast-approaching Summer MusicFest!

Participants will have the opportunity to work closely with some of the most respected artists and educators in the field.

Resident Faculty

— Wenwen Du, Pianist & Artistic Director

— Tamar Simon, Soprano & Artist-in-Residence

— Geoffrey Schellenberg, Baritone & Artist-in-Residence

— Anton Belov, Baritone & Artist-in-Residence

Guest Faculty

— Jacques Lacombe, Music Director and Conductor of Vancouver Opera

— Gordon Gerrard, Artistic Director of City Opera Vancouver and Music Director of the Regina Symphony Orchestra

— Richard Epp, Coach/Collaborative Pianist

— Jeremy Berkman, Trombonist & Artist-in-Residence

— Janelle Nadeau, Harpist

— Jason Ho, Violinist & Artist-in-Residence

Do not miss this unique opportunity to meet new friends, build professional relationships, and bring your performance skills to a new level!

The application is now OPEN! Click here -> https://form.jotform.com/250995892032263

Please email us at nebulaperformances@gmail.com with any questions!

La Tragédie de Carmen - Casting Released!

Performance Dates: August 28th&30th, September 3rd, 5th, &7th

Meet the cast of Nebula’s first fully staged production, La Tragédie de Carmen! This opera is a bold adaptation of Georges Bizet’s Carmen by Peter Brook and Marius Constant. This reimagined work offers an innovative take on Carmen, blending iconic moments from the opera with elements from Prosper Mérimée’s original novella.

Sing, Snack, Social - Duets Edition!

Saturday, May 17 - 4:00 PM

Nebula is excited to continue our Sing, Snack, Social workshop series with a new theme: Duets! Join our talented Artists-in-Residence, Tamar Simon and Geoffrey Schellenberg, and Artistic Director Wenwen Du on Saturday, May 17th at 4pm for an engaging session focused on training singers and pianists. Whether you’re singing with a partner or solo, you’ll gain valuable feedback and enjoy a supportive environment for artistic growth.

Nebula Chamber Music Workshop

Saturday, May 24 - 2:00 PM

Nebula is so excited to introduce a Chamber Music Workshop! This workshop welcomes all musicians who are passionate about exploring the Chamber Music genre and is also proud to team-up with the newly initiated Nebula Pianist Programme. 

Led by Wenwen Du, this workshop features guest artists Chris Sho Mang Kim (violinist) and Calvin Yang (violist). 

Chris Sho Mang Kim began violin studies at the age of nine in Korea and later trained under Robert Rozek. He has served as concertmaster and principal in the Stradivari Ensemble and worked as an associate member of the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra. He also studied with renowned violinists Rudolf Koelman and Yehonatan Berick. As a dedicated teacher, Sho Mang helps students build a strong musical foundation through clear, structured instruction focused on developing technique and musicality.

Originally born in Taiwan, Calvin now resides in Vancouver, B.C. after completing Master of Music in Viola Performance from McGill University under the tutelage of André J. Roy. After a successful audition in May 2022, Calvin currently holds the position of Principal Viola with the Prince George Symphony Orchestra and performs regularly with many other orchestras in B.C. Aside from teaching, Calvin enjoys working with other musicians and is looking forward to collaborating with Nebula Performances.

This workshop also features four pianists from the Nebula Pianist Programme, Gabriel Moss, Yanis Hong, Alicja Rokita, and Jeremy Laity, along with guest musician Joon Jeong.