Opera Adventures: Mozart’s School for Lovers

FREE! Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 7:00PM Location: Central Library, Alice MacKay Room - Lower Level, 350 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1 How can an opera written more than 230 years ago still feel startlingly modern? Join Vancouver Opera host Nicholas Burns and artists from the Yulanda M. Faris Young Artists Program for a lively, behind-the-scenes exploration of Mozart’s beloved comedy Così fan tutte. Through live musical excerpts and engaging conversation, this evening unpacks the opera’s enduring themes of love, deception, loyalty, and human folly. Artists: Julia LoRusso, soprano Marianne Bertrand, mezzo-soprano Lyndon Ladeur, tenor Mihnea Nitu, baritone Derek Stanyer, pianist A perfect introduction for opera newcomers and a fresh listen for seasoned fans alike. Free and open to the public.