Opera

Timothy Vernon, the founding artistic director of Pacific Opera, is stepping down as artistic director after 43 years with the company. (image supplied)

“A little bit of Amadeus in him” – Pacific Opera’s Timothy Vernon celebrated

With Vernon leaving Pacific Opera, Friends of Timothy gala celebrates 43 years of excellence and Vernon’s role in bringing opera to Victoria

  • May 1, 2023

 

Naomi Woo is one of two new conductors to join Pacific Opera this year through Women in Musical Leadership program. (image supplied Pacific Opera)

Women in Musical Leadership program aims to bring change to Victoria’s classical scene

Passing the baton: Pacific Opera mentors a new generation of musical leadership through program

  • Apr 21, 2023

 

The Royal Theatre at 805 Broughton St. (Black Press Media file photo)

Come back to fantasy with Pacific Opera Victoria’s The Birds

A tender, comedic and melancholy tale of human aspirations and the failure of utopias

  • Feb 18, 2023

 

Carolyn Sproule - credit Fay Fox.

Passion, fantasy and mischief

Pacific Opera Victoria announces season and opens with Carmen

  • Oct 17, 2022
Carolyn Sproule - credit Fay Fox.
Pacific Opera takes music to the streets

Pacific Opera takes music to the streets

Artists travel around Capital Region District this summer for live performences

  • Jul 9, 2020
Pacific Opera takes music to the streets
Opera from a social distance: Taking it to the web

Opera from a social distance: Taking it to the web

Pacific Opera Victoria launching two weekly podcasts to educate and stay in touch with listeners

Opera from a social distance: Taking it to the web
Soprano Danika Loren and pianist Stéphane Mayer perform a recital of their own compositions at Pacific Opera Victoria’s Baumann Centre on Monday night, March 2. Courtesy Pacific Opera Victoria

POV hosting Home Grown performers on Monday night

Soprano Danika Loren and pianist Stéphane Mayer perform original material March 2 at Baumann Centre

Soprano Danika Loren and pianist Stéphane Mayer perform a recital of their own compositions at Pacific Opera Victoria’s Baumann Centre on Monday night, March 2. Courtesy Pacific Opera Victoria
Pacific Opera Victoria exec member earns major honour

Pacific Opera Victoria exec member earns major honour

Yvette Guigueno to attend prestigious OPERA America leadership program this month in New York

  • Jan 14, 2020
Pacific Opera Victoria exec member earns major honour
Intrigue and romance in POV’s newest opera

Intrigue and romance in POV’s newest opera

Pacific Opera Victoria throws a party with Countess Maritza, featuring Kálmán’s beautiful music

  • Mar 29, 2019
Intrigue and romance in POV’s newest opera
POV: Verdi masterpiece updated to 1920s

POV: Verdi masterpiece updated to 1920s

Pacific Opera Victoria takes on the iconic La Traviata in February

  • Jan 29, 2019
POV: Verdi masterpiece updated to 1920s