Pacific Opera Victoria
925 Balmoral Road V8T 1A7 Victoria, BC, Canada

POSTPONED UNTIL TOMORROW AT 7PM Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties our video for Greater Victoria Public Library's program "Lifting the curtain: stories from behind the scenes" has to be postponed by 24 hours. We are sorry for the inconvenience and look forward to sharing it with you tomorrow! In the meantime, check out the booklist that accompanies the series at https://www.gvpl.ca//lifting-the-curtain-stories-from-beh/!

TOMORROW AT 7PM We are partnering with Greater Victoria Public Library for their series 'Lifting the curtain: stories from behind the scenes' to show how we use backstage tools to bring stories to life. Learn about the creation of props in 2009’s THE RAKE’S PROGRESS, hear about the time the stage of the Royal Theatre & McPherson Playhouse almost flooded in 2003’s WOZZECK, and see more of what goes on behind the curtain! Image: David Cooper Photography THE RAKES PROGRESS ca...st Anne Trulove: Lucia Cesaroni, Soprano Tom Rakewell: Colin Ainsworth Trulove, Anne’s father: Chad Louwerse Nick Shadow: Gregory Dahl Mother Goose, the madam of a brothel: Rebecca Hass Baba the Turk, a bearded lady: Mia Lennox-Williams Sellem, an auctioneer: Blaine Hendsbee Keeper of the Madhouse: Steven De Vries Watch at https://pacificopera.ca/whats-on/behind-the-scenes/

Check out this amazing episode of Noteworthy Podcast featuring our very own Kimberley-Ann Bartczak!

PREMIERES | Friday, November 27, 1PM (PST) Witness the transformation from singer to creator as Pacific Opera’s resident citizen artists are mentored by industry professionals from across Canada for Music Alive, a program that culminates in a series of eight Music Alive video recitals inspired by Miriam Khalil’s SONGS MY PARENTS TAUGHT ME. The first recital, by Micah Schroeder, is coming THIS FRIDAY! Through artist-led learning, fostering creativity, and cultivating communi...ty, #MusicAlive brings music to life. Civic Engagement Quartet Charlotte Siegel Simran Claire Kaden Forsberg Micah Schroeder Apprentice Civic Engagement Quartet Ai Horton Kyla Fradette Louis Dillon Chelsea Kutyn Mentors Aria Umezawa Giuseppe (Joey) Pietraroia Jessica Van der Veen Kimberley-Ann Bartczak Lyndsay Promane Miriam Khalil, Soprano Nicholas Borg (mentor and producer of recitals) Rebecca Hass-Life Coach Shawn Macdonald Teiya Kasahara they/them See more at https://pacificopera.ca/music-alive/

Pacific Opera’s Holiday Auction is Open! Our fantastic array of items is now open for bidding! Register now to find that special item for yourself or someone on your holiday list! https://hibid.ca/events/pacific-opera-holiday-auction... Villa Eyrie Resort Toque Catering #yyj #yyjevents

Thank you to everyone who came out to hear LIVE music at Live at the Baumann this past week and thank you, Daniel Okulitch, Bass Baritone, Lara Secord-Haid, Soprano, West My Friend, Rachel Capon, David Visentin, and Kimberley-Ann Bartczak for the amazing performances! It means so much to us to be able to share these meaningful experiences with you again You can watch the live stream on our website until November 30. https://pacificopera.ca/ev/live-at-the-baumann-daniel-la...ra/ Our second set of recitals, with Megan Latham, is starting this Wednesday! Known for her warm, earthy voice, Megan will share an evening of songs that weave through a musical journey celebrating honesty, angst, and humour. Get your tickets at https://pacificopera.ca/event/live-at-the-baumann-megan/

Join our team! Pacific Opera Victoria is seeking an Executive Associate with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in arts and/or not-for-profit administration. Reporting to the CEO and participating as a key member of the senior management team, the Executive Associate will be a capable project manager, and serve as an enthusiastic collaborator with a high performance team of staff and board. The successful candidate will have demonstrated proficiency with strategic written commu...nications. Full posting at https://pacificopera.ca/about-us/careers-auditions/

Plans ever-changing: Our Cross Canada Reports head next to Victoria, where Pacific Opera Victoria is on the ready to support artists, produce high-quality conte...nt, & adapt to B.C. health precautions. https://operacanada.ca/cross-canada-reports-victoria/ #opera #canadianoperasingers #crosscanadareport Provincial Health Services Authority

Staycations for everyone in our Holiday Auction! A fabulous selection of staycations are available for you to choose from Canada’s Yukon to Tofino and our own Victoria and nearby Sidney. Gift certificates for these gorgeous destinations are valid until late 2021, so there is lots of time to plan that special get-away! Find packages from Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites Fairmont Empress, The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, Air North, Yukon's Airline, and more.... Register and start bidding TOMORROW at https://hibid.ca/events/pacific-opera-holiday-auction

Get into the #Halloween spirit by listening to our Artistic Director, Timothy Vernon, chat about his favourite Halloween music with @CBCMusic! He shares the perfect spooky scary playlist https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-382-this-is-my-music

A sneak peek at some of the sparkle that awaits you at the Holiday Auction... A vintage 18K Gold, Amethyst and Seed Pearl Vintage bracelet, donated by Francis Jewellers, a Men's Bering Wristwatch donated by Michael Morres, an Amethyst Neckpiece, created and donated by artist Barbara Adams, and 14K & Sterling Silver Raven earrings by Joe Descoteaux (Westcoastauctions.ca)! See more at https://pacificopera.ca/event/pacific-opera-holiday-auction/

Join us for an intimate evening of song in a physically distanced space.

Listen to composer Jonathan Dove in conversation about FLIGHT, which premiered in Canada with us this past February, on-demand for CBC's Saturday Afternoon at the Opera! https://www.cbc.ca//1-420-saturday-afternoon-at-the-opera-

Fall down the rabbit hole with Robert Holliston as he chats with one of Canada’s most prolific and accessible conductors, Elizabeth Raum, about both her career and her Alice in Wonderland inspired opera, THE GARDEN OF ALICE. Giving a sneak peek through a looking glass into the life of a composer, they talk about the process of writing THE GARDEN OF ALICE, with all of its ups and downs, including writing three different finales. Elizabeth explains the meanings behind the aria...s, showing how her work is constantly fueled by what is going on in the world around her. Pacific Opera Victoria is creating THE GARDEN OF ALICE as an opera on film, which will be released in early 2021. * * * #insideopera Recommended for newcomers and opera aficionados alike! Sponsored by Black Goat Cashmere Learn more at pacificopera.ca/event/inside-opera/ Produced by: Rebecca Hass & Roll.Focus. Productions #OperaETC Physically Distant | Socially Connected programs PACIFICOPERA.CA #PacificOperaVictoria #Opera #MeetOpera #YYJevents #YYJarts #YYJmusic #RobertHolliston #ElizabethRaum

Thank you to everyone who came out for opening night! We couldn’t be happier with how it went and are so excited for the upcoming performances!

What an amazing opening night, we are lucky to have you!

We are both honoured and proud to be a part of this important initiative!

Women are underrepresented in musical leadership positions and this fellowship is working to give support and a platform to those whose voices and expertise have been ignored for far too long

Today is #worldoperaday and to celebrate we asked artists & art partners about the #thefuturewewant for opera and their collaboration with Pacific Opera Victoria! From the Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC), here is Ron Rice’s lovely answer. Association for Opera in Canada #operaincanada #opera #yyjarts