Spring at Nebula: Workshops, Concerts & Special Events
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- Mar 10
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Ian Bostridge & Wenwen Du
Art Song Mastercourse Announcement
Nebula Performances proudly presents an Art Song Mastercourse led by three-time Grammy Award–winning internationally acclaimed tenor Ian Bostridge, CBE, together with pianist Wenwen Du.
One of the most influential recitalists of our time, Ian Bostridge is celebrated worldwide for his profound musicianship, intellectual depth, and definitive interpretations of Lieder and art song. His long-standing artistic partnership with Wenwen Du has been praised by critics as “a duo of rare sensitivity and intellectual depth, where voice and piano breathe as one.”
This mastercourse welcomes applications from singer–pianist duos; individual singers or collaborative pianists are also encouraged to apply and will be thoughtfully paired to form working partnerships.
Mastercourse Dates: May 9-11, 2026
Final Concert: May 16, 2026
Location: Nebula Performances, 9205 Shaughnessy Street, Vancouver
Application Deadline: April 11, 2026
Full application details are available via the link provided: https://form.jotform.com/260536612661051
David Walsh Workshop Week at Nebula
Nebula is proud to welcome back our longtime friend and supporter, Stage Director David Walsh, for an exciting week of opera workshops, lectures, and performances taking place March 8–14 at Nebula Performance Hall.
This immersive residency offers singers and opera enthusiasts an opportunity to engage deeply with performance, interpretation, and the dramatic craft of opera. Participants have been working closely with David through a series of intensive sessions designed to strengthen audition preparation, staging skills, and artistic storytelling.
About David Walsh
A native of Toronto, David Walsh has built an international career as a stage director working with companies including Scottish Opera, English National Opera, Paris Opera, Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Netherlands Opera, Opera National de Lyon, Israeli Opera, Frankfurt Opera, and Deutsche Oper am Rhein.
He previously served as Head of Production for Scottish Opera and later became Director of Opera Theatre at the University of Minnesota School of Music. Alongside his directing work, he continues to mentor emerging artists around the world through workshops and training programs. Recent projects include The Magic Flute at the International Lyric Academy in Vicenza, Italy, and La Tragédie de Carmen at Nebula Performances.
Nebula is delighted to continue this collaboration and to welcome David back for another inspiring week of opera exploration.
Lecture – Opera Rocks!
Thursday, March 12 - 7:00 PM
As part of the workshop week, David Walsh will present a public lecture exploring why opera matters and why it continues to resonate today. The lecture will include curated audio and video excerpts from renowned singers, helping audiences build a library of outstanding performances to explore when listening to opera recordings.
The evening will conclude with an audience Q&A, with opportunities for attendees to submit questions in advance.
Admission: $10 general admission (tickets available at the door)
Free for David Walsh workshop participants
Meet the Artists of the David Walsh Audition & Staging Workshop! ✨
We’re thrilled to welcome an inspiring and diverse group of young artists, each bringing their own unique voice and a wide-ranging, versatile repertoire to explore and refine with David Walsh. Nebula Pianist Programme proudly presents our talented collaborative pianists, who will work closely with the singers throughout the workshop. Over one intensive week, David Walsh has been guiding these artists through audition and staging training — shaping confidence, deepening musical storytelling, and transforming performance on stage.
Participant Concert - Raising the Roof!
Featuring the selected participants from David Walsh’s Opera Workshop at Nebula Performances—an inspiring and diverse group of young artists, each bringing their unique voice and a wide-ranging repertoire.
Over the course of an immersive week, they will work closely with David Walsh, refining their artistry through audition and staging training while deepening musical storytelling and shaping a more compelling stage presence.
Mark your calendars and join us to witness how one week of inspired work becomes an unforgettable performance. ✨
📅 March14th, 7:00PM📍 Nebula Performance Hall9205 Shaughnessy St., Vancouver
Opera Unbound – FOX
Nebula is delighted to spotlight an exciting upcoming production from our friends at Opera Unbound.
Their newest project, The Fox, is an innovative chamber opera by Vancouver composer Roan Shankaruk, inspired by the novella by D.H. Lawrence. The story explores the nuanced relationships and shifting power dynamics between three characters: two women running an isolated poultry farm in the aftermath of World War I and the Spanish Flu, and the young soldier who arrives and changes their lives.
This production marks the staged premiere of the opera, blending dramatic storytelling with musical influences ranging from Benjamin Britten and grand opera to jazz. Directed by Christopher Lam, with music direction by Perri Lo and art direction by Jessica Wynn Cole, the production promises a compelling and intimate operatic experience.
Nebula audiences may also recognize Taryn Plater, founder of Opera Unbound, who performed the title role in our production of La Tragédie de Carmen last September. We are thrilled to see her continuing to bring bold new opera projects to the Vancouver stage.
📅 Performances: April 17 & 18 - 7:30PM, April 19 - 2:30PM
📍 The Annex 823 Seymour Street, Vancouver
🎟 Tickets: www.showpass.com/the-fox/
More information: www.operaunbound.com/the-fox
Vinyl Night at Nebula 🎵
Nebula continues its series of intimate listening gatherings with the second Vinyl Night at Nebula, as our friend James Yang returns to share another remarkable selection from his personal collection: Echoes of a Golden Age: Opera Recordings of the 1930s and 40s.
At Nebula, we celebrate both the next generation of local artistry and the legendary performers whose recordings continue to inspire musicians and audiences today. This evening offers a relaxed opportunity to listen deeply, discover historic recordings, and enjoy thoughtful conversation in a welcoming community setting.
The listening session will feature iconic voices from opera’s golden era, presented through James Yang’s personal high-fidelity vinyl system, including a Pioneer turntable, Adcom preamp, McCormack power amplifier, and B&W speakers.
A guest from a previous Vinyl Night shared:
“Vinyl Night at Nebula was a wonderful experience. Hearing Corelli, Callas, King, and others in warm, high-fidelity sound was truly a treat--not to mention the friendly atmosphere one has come to expect from any Nebula event. When’s the next one?”
Date: March 10, 7:30 PM
Location: Nebula Performance Hall 9205 Shaughnessy Street
Admission is free, and all are welcome.
As we look ahead to the coming weeks, Nebula continues to celebrate the many ways music brings people together - from the David Walsh’s immersive week of opera workshops, lectures, and performances, as well as collaborations with friends in our artistic community and intimate gatherings like Vinyl Night at Nebula, to the upcoming Art Song Mastercourse with Ian Bostridge and Wenwen Du. We are grateful for the artists, audiences, and supporters who make these moments possible, and we look forward to welcoming you soon for more evenings of discovery, inspiration, and shared music-making.
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