You’re cordially invited to join CIRI Alberta at Calgary Opera’s Canadian premiere of Everest on Saturday, February 2nd, 2019. This unique 75-minute one-act opera, presented in English, will be the perfect introduction for those who might have been intrigued by, but too shy, to give opera a try. CIRI Alberta is happy to host members and their plus+1 to the event, including an exclusive pre-show reception with behind-the-scenes look at the music of Everest with Calgary Opera Resident Conductor & Repetiteur, Kimberley-Ann Bartczak.

Please purchase your tickets directly via Calgary Opera’s website with the promo code ELEVATE20 for a 20% discount. Click here to purchase your tickets. 

Once registered for the Opera, register below to let us know you and your guest will be attending the pre-show cocktail. The pre-show cocktail is complimentary to CIRI members and their guests. 

Bad weather has affected this year’s climbing season, and now multiple expeditions are attempting to summit Everest on the same day. A bottleneck of climbers has delayed the progress of Rob Hall’s group, and he now finds himself near the top of the mountain with his client Doug Hansen, long after the agreed turnaround time has passed. Unbeknown to the two mountaineers, a ferocious storm is brewing below. Meanwhile, further down the mountain, another of Rob’s clients, Beck Weathers, lies unconscious as the storm rages around him. Everest will move, inspire and enthrall you.