A Celebration of Spanish Music
Co-presented by No Chamber Music Society and Vancouver Opera
Part of VOICES: Free Concert Series Supported by TD
Friday, September 18, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall
The O’Brian Centre for Vancouver Opera
1955 McLean Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 3J7
FREE—registration recommended, seating is limited
Approx. 90 minutes
Simply Lyrical is an intimate and wonderfully eclectic celebration of Spanish music. From the soaring voices of opera singers to the warmth of flamenco guitar, the rhythm and movement of flamenco dance, the richness of bass, the colour of trombone and harp, and the artistry of piano—this concert brings together a surprising combination of sounds and traditions.
What connects it all is the beauty of the melody. Music that is passionate, lyrical, soulful, and deeply expressive. Each artist brings their own musical world to the stage, creating something greater than the sum of its parts.
Come expecting to be surprised, moved, and swept away.
ON STAGE
Jeremy Berkman*, trombone
Linda Hayes, castanets and flamenco dance
Brent MacKenzie†, tenor
Janelle Nadeau*, harp
Michael Rush, bass
Josué Tacoronte, flamenco guitar
Adriana Zaharijevic, soprano
* Members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra
† Member of the Vancouver Opera Chorus