One of the most frequently performed operas worldwide, beloved for its soaring melodies and glorious orchestration, Puccini’s La Bohème is the heart-wrenching tale of a group of struggling artists living in the Parisian Latin Quarter. As a composer, Puccini was a master of emotional storytelling and, here, uses lush instrumentation and unforgettable vocal lines to capture the passions of two very different sets of lovers. 

In our signature COC production, conducted by dynamic Canadian maestro Jordan de Souza, Puccini’s iconic score comes alive with the story of the Bohemians’ pursuit of  freedom, art, and pleasure—as well as the emotional highs and lows of falling in and out of love.

Beethoven’s Fidelio kicks off our 2023/2024 season in style, appearing on the COC stage for the first time in 15 years! The legendary composer’s only opera is a triumphant hymn to justice and freedom, scoring a timeless, revolutionary tale with some of the art form’s most powerful music.