City Opera Vancouver (COV) presents Sophia’s Forest

City Opera Vancouver (COV) is proud to present the Canadian premiere of Sophia’s Forest, a powerfully evocative chamber opera by composer Lembit Beecher and librettist Hannah Moscovitch, on stage May 29 to 31, 2025 at 7:30pm and June 1, 2025 at 2pm at Studio T at SFU’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. Accompanied by a live string quartet, the groundbreaking one-act opera explores the wounds of war and the resilience of the human spirit through the story of a young girl, Sophia, who flees civil war and settles in a new country. While Sophia’s Forest is not based on a single true story, it draws inspiration from the lived experiences of many who have endured the  trauma of loss and displacement. The titular role of Sophia will be brought to life by two performers: Canadian soprano Elena Howard-Scott as adult Sophia, and Arya Yazgan, as young Sophia. Innovative projections and an array of mechanical sound sculptures are integrated into the production to create a haunting immersive soundscape unlike anything else in contemporary opera. For tickets and information, visit: cityoperavancouver.com