Cast in order of vocal appearance Margarita Xirgu | Miriam Khalil Nuria | Sarah Shafer Federico Garcia Lorca | Hanna Hipp Ruiz Alonso | Alfredo Tejada Jose Tripaldi | Neil Craighead Torero | Tim Carter Maestro | Louis Dillon Voices of the Fountain: | Chelsea Kutyn & Cassidy Stahr With the Victoria Symphony, the Pacific Opera Chorus, members of the Victoria Children’s Choir and dancers from Alma de España Flamenco Dance Company.
Creative Team Conductor & Chorus Master | Giuseppe Pietraroia Stage Director | Brian Staufenbiel Original Choreography | Rocio Vadillo Victoria Choreography | Veronica Maguire Set Design | Pierre Charbel Massoud & Brian Staufenbiel Costume Design | Dominique Guindon Lighting Design | Claude Accolas Video Design | David Murakami Associate Video Designer | Sam Clevenger Sound Engineer | Gordon Heal Accompanist & Victoria Children’s Choir Concert Choir Collaborative Artist | Kimberley-Ann Bartczak Women in Musical Leadership Assistant Conductor | Maria Fuller Victoria Children’s Choir Artistic Director | David Stratkauskas Victoria Children’s Choir Concert Choir Manager | Lindsey Schneider Stage Manager | Bonni Baynton Assistant Stage Manager | Sara Robb Assistant Stage Manager | Katerina Sokyrko Apprentice Stage Manager | Taylor Cormack
Royal Theatre Stage Employees and Running Crew, Members of IATSE Local 168
Ainadamar | TrailerPacificOperaVictoria2024-02-21 | Pacific Opera Victoria’s 2024 production of Golijov’s Ainadamar February 21 - 27 at the Royal Theatre Tickets are on sale for Ainadamar - pacificopera.ca/event/ainadamar
Cast in order of vocal appearance Margarita Xirgu | Miriam Khalil Nuria | Sarah Shafer Federico Garcia Lorca | Hanna Hipp Ruiz Alonso | Alfredo Tejada Jose Tripaldi | Neil Craighead Torero | Tim Carter Maestro | Louis Dillon Voices of the Fountain: | Chelsea Kutyn & Cassidy Stahr With the Victoria Symphony, the Pacific Opera Chorus, members of the Victoria Children’s Choir and dancers from Alma de España Flamenco Dance Company.
Creative Team Conductor & Chorus Master | Giuseppe Pietraroia Stage Director | Brian Staufenbiel Original Choreography | Rocio Vadillo Victoria Choreography | Veronica Maguire Set Design | Pierre Charbel Massoud & Brian Staufenbiel Costume Design | Dominique Guindon Lighting Design | Claude Accolas Video Design | David Murakami Associate Video Designer | Sam Clevenger Sound Engineer | Gordon Heal Accompanist & Victoria Children’s Choir Concert Choir Collaborative Artist | Kimberley-Ann Bartczak Women in Musical Leadership Assistant Conductor | Maria Fuller Victoria Children’s Choir Artistic Director | David Stratkauskas Victoria Children’s Choir Concert Choir Manager | Lindsey Schneider Stage Manager | Bonni Baynton Assistant Stage Manager | Sara Robb Assistant Stage Manager | Katerina Sokyrko Apprentice Stage Manager | Taylor Cormack
Royal Theatre Stage Employees and Running Crew, Members of IATSE Local 168La clemenza di Tito | Trailer 2PacificOperaVictoria2024-10-16 | Pacific Opera Victoria presents Mozart’s LA CLEMENZA DI TITO October 16 - 22, 2024 at the Royal Theatre. More information at pacificopera.ca
CAST IN ORDER OF VOCAL APPERANCE Tito | Andrew Haji Vitellia | Tracy Cantin Sesto | Taylor Raven Servilia | Julia Dawson Annio | Reilly Nelson Publio | Stephen Hegedus With the Victoria Symphony, and Pacific Opera Chorus
CREATIVE TEAM Conductor | Giuseppe Pietraroia Stage Director | Jennifer Tarver WML Assistant Conductor | Kelly Lin Assistant Stage Director | Amanda Testini Set & Costume Designer | Camellia Koo Lighting Designer | Kimberly Purtell Chorus Director & Principal Coach | Kimberley-Ann Bartczak Stage Manager | Christopher Sibbald Assistant Stage Manager | Katerina Sokyrko Assistant Stage Manager | Kelsey Cain Apprentice Stage Manager | Castor Angus Royal Theatre Stage Employees and Running Crew, Members of IATSE Local 168La Clemenza di Tito | Trailer 1 | Parto PartoPacificOperaVictoria2024-10-16 | Pacific Opera Victoria presents Mozart’s LA CLEMENZA DI TITO October 16 - 22, 2024 at the Royal Theatre. More information at pacificopera.ca
"Parto Parto (I go I go)" featuring Taylor Raven as Sesto and Tracy Cantin as Vitellia.
CAST IN ORDER OF VOCAL APPERANCE Tito Andrew Haji Vitellia Tracy Cantin Sesto Taylor Raven Servilia Julia Dawson Annio Reilly Nelson Publio Stephen Hegedus With the Victoria Symphony, and Pacific Opera Chorus
CREATIVE TEAM Conductor | Giuseppe Pietraroia Stage Director | Jennifer Tarver WML Assistant Conductor | Kelly Lin Assistant Stage Director | Amanda Testini Set & Costume Designer | Camellia Koo Lighting Designer | Kimberly Purtell Chorus Director & Principal Coach | Kimberley-Ann Bartczak Stage Manager | Christopher Sibbald Assistant Stage Manager | Katerina Sokyrko Assistant Stage Manager | Kelsey Cain Apprentice Stage Manager | Castor Angus Royal Theatre Stage Employees and Running Crew, Members of IATSE Local 168Inside Opera | La clemenza di TitoPacificOperaVictoria2024-10-16 | Robert Holliston hosts Maestro Giuseppe Pietraroia in a conversation about Pacific Opera Victoria's upcoming production of Mozart’s LA CLEMENZA DI TITO.
October 16 - 22 at the Royal Theatre In Italian with English Surtitles
learn more at pacificopera.caLa clemenza di Tito - From Shop to StagePacificOperaVictoria2024-10-15 | Pacific Opera Victoria presents Mozart’s La clemenza di Tito at the Royal in October. Tickets from $35.00 are on sale now.
Purchase your tickets at pacificopera.ca/event/la-clemenza-di-titoPacific Opera - Mozarts La clemenza di Tito - Oct 16 to 22, 2024PacificOperaVictoria2024-09-25 | Pacific Opera Victoria presents Mozart’s La clemenza di Tito at the Royal in October. Tickets from $35.00 are on sale now.
In Season Two, we dive deep into opera’s next wave of bold artists and cutting-edge productions, exploring what it takes to make it in opera. Candid discussions with singers, educators, conductors, and self-producers expose the industry’s grit and glory. Fearless artists like Asitha Tennekoon, Samuel Chan, and Fleur Barron dissect opera’s evolution, examining what radical change might look like in a new era of opera.
See more here: pacificopera.ca/event/whats-up-with-operaEarth Drums Archive RecordingPacificOperaVictoria2024-06-21 | In honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day, we're thrilled to share a memorable experience from last year when our Civic Engagement Artists in Residency performed with the Earth Drums at Cedar Hill Park.
🎨 Designed by our friend, artist Carey Newman (Hayalthkin’geme), Earth Drums invite us to engage in Reconciliation by transforming our relationship with the land.
Featured artists: Pierre Heault Jacklyn Grossman Luka Kawabata Natalya Gennadi and Yuxwelupton Qwal’ qaxala (Bradley Dick) With support from Rebecca Hass
Today, we celebrate the history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Canada. 🌍❤️
#indigenousart #NIHM2024 #NIPD2024#opera #performancearts #music #operasinger #performingarts #BCCreates #canadianart #canandianartist #classicalmusic #meetopera #operasingersofinstagram #pacificoperavictoria #artLobby Lecture - Die WalkurePacificOperaVictoria2024-04-24 | Let Robert Holliston lead you through the enchanting history, characters, and infamous composer behind the timeless opera, Die Walküre. Immerse yourself in the iconic melodies and delve into the rich tapestry of this legendary production. From its origins to its impact on the world of music, this event will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the art form.The Marriage of Figaro | Lobby LecturePacificOperaVictoria2024-04-04 | Robert Holliston introduces Pacific Opera Victoria's production of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro April 3, 5 & 9, 7:30PM / April 7, 2:30 pm At the Royal Theatre Sung in Italian with English surtitles
00:00 - Start 00:01 - The Marriage of Figaro Trailer 00:39 - Lobby Lecture
Learn more at pacificopera.caThe Marriage of Figaro | Trailer 2PacificOperaVictoria2024-04-03 | Pacific Opera Victoria presents Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro April 3, 5 & 9, 7:30PM / April 7, 2:30 pm At the Royal Theatre Sung in Italian with English surtitles
The Marriage of Figaro Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte
Figaro | Donovan Singletary Susanna | Suzanne Rigden Dr. Bartolo | Peter McGillivray Marcellina | Megan Latham Cherubino | Cécile Muhire Count Almaviva | Tyler Duncan Don Basilio/Don Curzio | James McLennan Countess Almaviva | Sydney Baedke Antonio | Peter Monaghan Barbarina | Katelyn Bird
With the Victoria Symphony and Pacific Opera Chorus
Conductor | Timothy Vernon Stage Director | Morris Panych Women in Musical Leadership Assistant Conductor | Kelly Lin Assistant Stage Director | Sarah Jane Pelzer Set Designer | Ken MacDonald Costume Designer | Nancy Bryant Lighting Designer | Eric Champoux & Itai Erdal Principal Conductor & Chorus Master | Giuseppe Pietraroia Principal Coach & Accompanist | Kimberley-Ann Bartczak Stage Manager | Bonni Baynton Assistant Stage Manager | Kelsey Cain Assistant Stage Manager | Lisa Russell Apprentice Stage Manager | Jamie Anderson Royal Theatre Stage Employees and Running Crew, Members of IATSE Local 168
Cast and programme are subject to change.The Marriage of Figaro | TrailerPacificOperaVictoria2024-04-03 | Pacific Opera Victoria presents Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro April 3, 5 & 9, 7:30PM / April 7, 2:30 pm At the Royal Theatre Sung in Italian with English surtitles
The Marriage of Figaro Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte
Figaro | Donovan Singletary Susanna | Suzanne Rigden Dr. Bartolo | Peter McGillivray Marcellina | Megan Latham Cherubino | Cécile Muhire Count Almaviva | Tyler Duncan Don Basilio/Don Curzio | James McLennan Countess Almaviva | Sydney Baedke Antonio | Peter Monaghan Barbarina | Katelyn Bird
With the Victoria Symphony and Pacific Opera Chorus
Conductor | Timothy Vernon Stage Director | Morris Panych Women in Musical Leadership Assistant Conductor | Kelly Lin Assistant Stage Director | Sarah Jane Pelzer Set Designer | Ken MacDonald Costume Designer | Nancy Bryant Lighting Designer | Eric Champoux & Itai Erdal Principal Conductor & Chorus Master | Giuseppe Pietraroia Principal Coach & Accompanist | Kimberley-Ann Bartczak Stage Manager | Bonni Baynton Assistant Stage Manager | Kelsey Cain Assistant Stage Manager | Lisa Russell Apprentice Stage Manager | Jamie Anderson Royal Theatre Stage Employees and Running Crew, Members of IATSE Local 168
Cast and programme are subject to change.Pacific Opera - The Marriage of Figaro - April 3 to 9, 2024PacificOperaVictoria2024-04-02 | The Marriage of Figaro premieres April 3 at The Royal. Elegant and satisfying, with lush orchestration and complex love stories. Tickets from $30.
Embark on a captivating journey led by Robert Holliston into the enchanting world of Mozart's timeless masterpiece, The Marriage of Figaro. Join us as we delve deep into the rich history surrounding this iconic opera and its illustrious composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Through Holliston's insightful guidance, we will explore the intricate details of Mozart's life and the vibrant cultural landscape of his era, immersing ourselves in the stories and influences that shaped the creation of this operatic gem. Opulent and satisfying, with lush orchestration and a love story – or love stories – as tender and temperamental as a soufflé, as a clever servant aims to outwit his masters in a game of love and deception. The Marriage of Figaro is a must-see opera that will leave you immensely nourished and enriched.
Please enable captions if you are unable to hear the questions from the audience.Ainadamar | Audience TestimonialsPacificOperaVictoria2024-02-28 | Pacific Opera Victoria’s 2024 production of Golijov’s Ainadamar February 21 - 27 at the Royal Theatre Tickets are on sale for Ainadamar - pacificopera.ca/event/ainadamar
Cast in order of vocal appearance Margarita Xirgu | Miriam Khalil Nuria | Sarah Shafer Federico Garcia Lorca | Hanna Hipp Ruiz Alonso | Alfredo Tejada Jose Tripaldi | Neil Craighead Torero | Tim Carter Maestro | Louis Dillon Voices of the Fountain: | Chelsea Kutyn & Cassidy Stahr With the Victoria Symphony, the Pacific Opera Chorus, members of the Victoria Children’s Choir and dancers from Alma de España Flamenco Dance Company.
Creative Team Conductor & Chorus Master | Giuseppe Pietraroia Stage Director | Brian Staufenbiel Original Choreography | Rocio Vadillo Victoria Choreography | Veronica Maguire Set Design | Pierre Charbel Massoud & Brian Staufenbiel Costume Design | Dominique Guindon Lighting Design | Claude Accolas Video Design | David Murakami Associate Video Designer | Sam Clevenger Sound Engineer | Gordon Heal Accompanist & Victoria Children’s Choir Concert Choir Collaborative Artist | Kimberley-Ann Bartczak Women in Musical Leadership Assistant Conductor | Maria Fuller Victoria Children’s Choir Artistic Director | David Stratkauskas Victoria Children’s Choir Concert Choir Manager | Lindsey Schneider Stage Manager | Bonni Baynton Assistant Stage Manager | Sara Robb Assistant Stage Manager | Katerina Sokyrko Apprentice Stage Manager | Taylor Cormack
Royal Theatre Stage Employees and Running Crew, Members of IATSE Local 168Lobby Lecture | AinadamarPacificOperaVictoria2024-02-22 | Robert Holliston's introduction to Pacific Opera Victoria’s 2024 production of Golijov’s Ainadamar February 21 - 27 at the Royal Theatre Tickets are on sale for Ainadamar - pacificopera.ca/event/ainadamar
Cast in order of vocal appearance Margarita Xirgu | Miriam Khalil Nuria | Sarah Shafer Federico Garcia Lorca | Hanna Hipp Ruiz Alonso | Alfredo Tejada Jose Tripaldi | Neil Craighead Torero | Tim Carter Maestro | Louis Dillon Voices of the Fountain: | Chelsea Kutyn & Cassidy Stahr With the Victoria Symphony, the Pacific Opera Chorus, members of the Victoria Children’s Choir and dancers from Alma de España Flamenco Dance Company.
Creative Team Conductor & Chorus Master | Giuseppe Pietraroia Stage Director | Brian Staufenbiel Original Choreography | Rocio Vadillo Victoria Choreography | Veronica Maguire Set Design | Pierre Charbel Massoud & Brian Staufenbiel Costume Design | Dominique Guindon Lighting Design | Claude Accolas Video Design | David Murakami Associate Video Designer | Sam Clevenger Sound Engineer | Gordon Heal Accompanist & Victoria Children’s Choir Concert Choir Collaborative Artist | Kimberley-Ann Bartczak Women in Musical Leadership Assistant Conductor | Maria Fuller Victoria Children’s Choir Artistic Director | David Stratkauskas Victoria Children’s Choir Concert Choir Manager | Lindsey Schneider Stage Manager | Bonni Baynton Assistant Stage Manager | Sara Robb Assistant Stage Manager | Katerina Sokyrko Apprentice Stage Manager | Taylor Cormack
Royal Theatre Stage Employees and Running Crew, Members of IATSE Local 168Ainadamar | Teaser TrailerPacificOperaVictoria2024-02-22 | Pacific Opera Victoria’s 2024 production of Golijov’s Ainadamar February 21 - 27 at the Royal Theatre Tickets are on sale for Ainadamar - pacificopera.ca/event/ainadamar
Cast in order of vocal appearance Margarita Xirgu | Miriam Khalil Nuria | Sarah Shafer Federico Garcia Lorca | Hanna Hipp Ruiz Alonso | Alfredo Tejada Jose Tripaldi | Neil Craighead Torero | Tim Carter Maestro | Louis Dillon Voices of the Fountain: | Chelsea Kutyn & Cassidy Stahr With the Victoria Symphony, the Pacific Opera Chorus, members of the Victoria Children’s Choir and dancers from Alma de España Flamenco Dance Company.
Creative Team Conductor & Chorus Master | Giuseppe Pietraroia Stage Director | Brian Staufenbiel Original Choreography | Rocio Vadillo Victoria Choreography | Veronica Maguire Set Design | Pierre Charbel Massoud & Brian Staufenbiel Costume Design | Dominique Guindon Lighting Design | Claude Accolas Video Design | David Murakami Associate Video Designer | Sam Clevenger Sound Engineer | Gordon Heal Accompanist & Victoria Children’s Choir Concert Choir Collaborative Artist | Kimberley-Ann Bartczak Women in Musical Leadership Assistant Conductor | Maria Fuller Victoria Children’s Choir Artistic Director | David Stratkauskas Victoria Children’s Choir Concert Choir Manager | Lindsey Schneider Stage Manager | Bonni Baynton Assistant Stage Manager | Sara Robb Assistant Stage Manager | Katerina Sokyrko Apprentice Stage Manager | Taylor Cormack
Royal Theatre Stage Employees and Running Crew, Members of IATSE Local 168Ainadamar Teaser 2PacificOperaVictoria2024-02-16 | Step into the mesmerizing world of Golijov’s Ainadamar, a gripping and evocative opera that transports you through time and space. Set against the backdrop of 20th-century Spain, this musical masterpiece delves deep into the tumultuous life of acclaimed queer playwright Federico García Lorca and his muse, Margarita Xirgu.
Step into the mesmerizing world of Golijov’s Ainadamar, a gripping and evocative opera that transports you through time and space. Set against the backdrop of 20th-century Spain, this musical masterpiece delves deep into the tumultuous life of acclaimed queer playwright Federico García Lorca and his muse, Margarita Xirgu.
Embark on an enchanting journey with Robert Holliston as your guide into the captivating world of Golijov's Ainadamar. This timeless opera transports you to 20th-century Spain, exploring the tumultuous life of playwright Federico García Lorca through the eyes of his muse, Margarita Xirgu. Experience passion, history, and artistic freedom through lush orchestrations and contemporary flamenco sounds.
Please enable captions if you are unable to hear the questions from the audience.A holiday message from Brenna Corner, Artistic Director, Pacific Opera VictoriaPacificOperaVictoria2024-01-15 | pacificopera.ca/support/donate
'Tis the festive season, and at the Pacific Opera Victoria, we take joy in honouring our wonderful community that contributes to providing every individual here in Victoria the opportunity to embark on the remarkable journey of Opera. ✨
Looking to wrap up the year on a positive note? Support our educational and community initiatives by making an online donation, extending the chance for everyone to explore the world of opera - pacificopera.ca/support/donate
Our impact extends far beyond the stage. Each year, in Victoria's schools, senior centres, libraries, and at the Baumann Centre, your generous contributions benefit hundreds of individuals. These individuals, discovering the joy of opera, do so with awe—and all for free.Die Walküre - Sing it, girl!PacificOperaVictoria2023-11-07 | Have a snippet of our production of Die Walküre!
Our editor caught this cute clip from the start of the second act and we had to share. If you listen carefully you can hear Wotan providing some extra encouragement to Brünnhilde. Not sure it's in the libretto though! 😉
This clip features Mark Delavan as Wotan and Jennifer Maines as Brunnhilde. Follow the link in our bio for tickets and more!Die Walküre Audience Testimonials - UVIC StudentsPacificOperaVictoria2023-11-07 | The first round of testimonials for Die Walküre's Community Preview was filled with admiration from a few of UVIC's music students! We can't thank them enough for their enthusiasm and support--it was tough to fit it all into one short video!Die Walküre Audience Testimonials - Should You Go?PacificOperaVictoria2023-11-07 | Our audiences take a leap of faith and come explore the 'new and weird' space with us in Die Walküre! It's what our amazing testimonials have had to say - follow the link in our bio for tickets and more info.Die Walküre Audience Testimonials - What to ExpectPacificOperaVictoria2023-11-07 | It's clear from the response that our production of Die Walküre was a hit with both newcomers and experienced opera lovers alike! Thank you to all the marvelous testimonials - it was tough to squeeze them all into one video, so we'll be doing more! Follow the link in our bio for tickets and more info.Die Walküre | Audience TestimonialsPacificOperaVictoria2023-10-20 | Pacific Opera Victoria presents: Wagner's Die Walküre
October 12, 18, & 21, 6:00 pm October 15, 12:30 pm | The Royal Theatre, Victoria BC Sung in German with English surtitles
Music & Libretto by Richard Wagner
Cast and Creative Team Cast in order of Vocal Appearance
Siegmund | Viktor Antipenko Sieglinde | Aviva Fortunata Hunding | Simon Wilding Wotan | Mark Delavan Brünnhilde | Jennifer Maines Fricka | Allyson McHardy Gerhilde | Natalya Gennadi Helmwige | Meghan Lindsay Waltraute | Megan Latham Schwertleite | Susan Platts Ortlinde | Jennifer Taverner Siegrune | Joni Henson Rossweisse | Mariya Krywaniuk Grimgerde | Maria Soulis
With the Victoria Symphony
Conductor | Timothy Vernon Director | Glynis Leyshon Choreographer & Fight Director | Jacques Lemay Set & Costume Designer | Pam Johnson Lighting Designer | Guy Simard Video Designer | Jamie Nesbitt Associate Conductor | Giuseppe Pietraroia Principal Coach & Accompanist | Kimberley-Ann Bartczak Stage Manager | Bonni Baynton Assistant Stage Manager | Kelsey Cain Assistant Stage Manager | Katerina Sokyrko Apprentice Stage Manager | Megan Farrell
Built by the artists of the Pacific Opera Shop Royal Theatre Stage Employees and Running Crew, Members of IATSE Local 168
October 12, 18, & 21, 6:00 pm October 15, 12:30 pm | The Royal Theatre, Victoria BC Sung in German with English surtitles
Music & Libretto by Richard Wagner
Cast and Creative Team Cast in order of Vocal Appearance
Siegmund | Viktor Antipenko Sieglinde | Aviva Fortunata Hunding | Simon Wilding Wotan | Mark Delavan Brünnhilde | Jennifer Maines Fricka | Allyson McHardy Gerhilde | Natalya Gennadi Helmwige | Meghan Lindsay Waltraute | Megan Latham Schwertleite | Susan Platts Ortlinde | Jennifer Taverner Siegrune | Joni Henson Rossweisse | Mariya Krywaniuk Grimgerde | Maria Soulis
With the Victoria Symphony
Conductor | Timothy Vernon Director | Glynis Leyshon Choreographer & Fight Director | Jacques Lemay Set & Costume Designer | Pam Johnson Lighting Designer | Guy Simard Video Designer | Jamie Nesbitt Associate Conductor | Giuseppe Pietraroia Principal Coach & Accompanist | Kimberley-Ann Bartczak Stage Manager | Bonni Baynton Assistant Stage Manager | Kelsey Cain Assistant Stage Manager | Katerina Sokyrko Apprentice Stage Manager | Megan Farrell
Built by the artists of the Pacific Opera Shop Royal Theatre Stage Employees and Running Crew, Members of IATSE Local 168
More info at pacificopera.ca/event/die-walkureInside Opera | Die WalkürePacificOperaVictoria2023-09-22 | Let Robert Holliston lead you through the enchanting history, characters, and infamous composer behind the timeless opera, Die Walküre.
Immerse yourself in the iconic melodies and delve into the rich tapestry of this legendary production. From its origins to its impact on the world of music, this event will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the art form.Die Walküre - October 12 to 21, 2023PacificOperaVictoria2023-09-21 | A bold and robust masterpiece of musical storytelling, Pacific Opera premieres Die Walküre on October 12. Tickets from $30 are now on sale.
In Wagner’s mesmerizing opera Die Walküre, the second installment of his epic tetralogy Der Ring des Nibelungen, a dramatic tale of gods, heroes, and destiny unfolds. Created for savouring over the course of an afternoon or evening. Book your tickets today.Così fan tutte | Pre-Show Lobby Talks with Robert HollistonPacificOperaVictoria2023-08-31 | Join Robert Holliston for this online version of his iconic pre-show lobby lecture as he chats about Così fan tutte.
Through artist-led learning, fostering creativity, and cultivating community, our artists bring music to life in the third year of the Civic Engagement Artist Residency.
The Cohort for 2022|23, includes soprano Natalya Gennadi, soprano Jaclyn Grossman, baritone Luka Kawabata, and tenor Pierre Luc Houde. These singers have been mentored by artists accomplished in a variety of performing arts disciplines through a process of creation, storytelling with voice, and authentic personal connection to song.
The year culminates in a series of four video recitals as well as an in-person event focused on the connection between art and place. For more information about the Civic Engagement Artist Residency, please visit this webpage: pacificopera.ca/event/civic-engagement-artist-residencyNatalya Suits Up - CEAR 22/23PacificOperaVictoria2023-08-30 | Natalya Gennadi shows us how to wear a hustka scarf.
More About the Civic Engagement Artist Residency:
Through artist-led learning, fostering creativity, and cultivating community, our artists bring music to life in the third year of the Civic Engagement Artist Residency.
The Cohort for 2022|23, includes soprano Natalya Gennadi, soprano Jaclyn Grossman, baritone Luka Kawabata, and tenor Pierre Luc Houde. These singers have been mentored by artists accomplished in a variety of performing arts disciplines through a process of creation, storytelling with voice, and authentic personal connection to song.
The year culminates in a series of four video recitals as well as an in-person event focused on the connection between art and place. For more information about the Civic Engagement Artist Residency, please visit this webpage: pacificopera.ca/event/civic-engagement-artist-residency« X, Y, Zed »PacificOperaVictoria2023-06-20 | « X, Y, Zed » is a short documentary opera in three movements following Zed Cézard as he undergoes the biggest journey of his life: becoming his new self. Composed by tenor Pierre Heault who also directed the piece, « X, Y, Zed » re-imagines Zed’s social media archives in a short movie blending visual art, circus, and movement.
“X, Y, Zed” est un court opéra-documentaire en trois mouvements qui suit le parcours de Zed Cézard alors qu’il effectue la plus grande transition de sa vie, devenir son nouveau lui-même. Composé par le ténor Pierre Heault qui en assure également la direction et la vidéographie, « X, Y, Zed » ré imagine les archives numériques de Zed dans un court film qui fait appel aux arts visuels, au mouvement et au cirque.
More About the Civic Engagement Artist Residency:
Through artist-led learning, fostering creativity, and cultivating community, our artists bring music to life in the third year of the Civic Engagement Artist Residency.
The Cohort for 2022|23, includes soprano Natalya Gennadi, soprano Jaclyn Grossman, baritone Luka Kawabata, and tenor Pierre Luc Houde. These singers have been mentored by artists accomplished in a variety of performing arts disciplines through a process of creation, storytelling with voice, and authentic personal connection to song.
The year culminates in a series of four video recitals as well as an in-person event focused on the connection between art and place. For more information about the Civic Engagement Artist Residency, please visit this webpage: pacificopera.ca/event/civic-engagement-artist-residencyNatalya with a YPacificOperaVictoria2023-06-19 | "Natalya with a Y" is an autobiographical multimedia exploration of immigration, motherhood and the meaning of success in the context of Western Operatic industry.
Its eclectic narrative is unsettled stylistically since it depicts dream-like memories of high expectations followed by the actual navigating through hardships of reality.
The project is a turbulent flight into a peaceful gratitude.
More About the Civic Engagement Artist Residency:
Through artist-led learning, fostering creativity, and cultivating community, our artists bring music to life in the third year of the Civic Engagement Artist Residency.
The Cohort for 2022|23, includes soprano Natalya Gennadi, soprano Jaclyn Grossman, baritone Luka Kawabata, and tenor Pierre Luc Houde. These singers have been mentored by artists accomplished in a variety of performing arts disciplines through a process of creation, storytelling with voice, and authentic personal connection to song.
The year culminates in a series of four video recitals as well as an in-person event focused on the connection between art and place. For more information about the Civic Engagement Artist Residency, please visit this webpage: pacificopera.ca/event/civic-engagement-artist-residencyBLOND ZOSIAPacificOperaVictoria2023-06-14 | BLOND ZOSIA explores women’s autonomy through the lens of Jewish women from the Holocaust, specifically focusing on Krystyna Zywulska.
Krystyna Zywulska was Jewish woman, Polish resistance fighter, Auschwitz prisoner, and Holocaust survivor. She went by many names throughout her life, concealing her identity to help Jews in hiding and later to ensure her survival. As a resistance fighter, the SS officers knew her only by her alias, “Blond Zosia”.
"As Jewish artists, the discovery of this music has allowed us to reclaim our history with a new perspective, while ensuring that voices once silenced are heard."
- Soprano Jaclyn Grossman
Likht (ליכט, "light") Ensemble is a piano-vocal duo comprised of soprano Jaclyn Grossman and pianist/composer Nate Ben-Horin. Their mission is to uncover and share music by Jewish composers from the Holocaust, and by doing so, reexamine their own place in the classical tradition. See Likht here: likhtensemble.com
Click the link below to watch their 2022 recital, part of Pacific Opera Victoria's program For All to Hear: youtu.be/_55nKvup7Fg
More About the Civic Engagement Artist Residency:
Through artist-led learning, fostering creativity, and cultivating community, our artists bring music to life in the third year of the Civic Engagement Artist Residency.
The Cohort for 2022|23, includes soprano Natalya Gennadi, soprano Jaclyn Grossman, baritone Luka Kawabata, and tenor Pierre Luc Houde. These singers have been mentored by artists accomplished in a variety of performing arts disciplines through a process of creation, storytelling with voice, and authentic personal connection to song.
The year culminates in a series of four video recitals as well as an in-person event focused on the connection between art and place. For more information about the Civic Engagement Artist Residency, please visit this webpage: pacificopera.ca/event/civic-engagement-artist-residencyThe Hafu ハーフ Project Chapter 3: 希望 WISHPacificOperaVictoria2023-06-13 | "The Hafu ハーフ Project" Chapter 3: 希望 WISH
The Japanese word "Hāfu ハーフ" - or "Half" in English - refers to people who are ethnically half Japanese, and is now used generally for multiethnic people in Japan.
This three part series features Japanese, Swedish and French art song matched with spoken Japanese and English.
This chapter is all about hopes for the future and our visions of who we hope to become. Each chapter features themes of culture, identity and remembrance, with hopes of introducing new language and experience.
This video is dedicated to everyone who undergone a journey of finding their identity. It is a story of resilience, but also of celebration.
Through artist-led learning, fostering creativity, and cultivating community, our artists bring music to life in the third year of the Civic Engagement Artist Residency.
The Cohort for 2022|23, includes soprano Natalya Gennadi, soprano Jaclyn Grossman, baritone Luka Kawabata, and tenor Pierre Luc Houde. These singers have been mentored by artists accomplished in a variety of performing arts disciplines through a process of creation, storytelling with voice, and authentic personal connection to song.
The year culminates in a series of four video recitals as well as an in-person event focused on the connection between art and place. For more information about the Civic Engagement Artist Residency, please visit this webpage: pacificopera.ca/event/civic-engagement-artist-residencyPacific Opera Victoria Presents Così fan tuttePacificOperaVictoria2023-04-12 | Come back to the mischief! April 12-18
A quirky comedy about two men as naughty as Mozart himself… and the women who teach them a lesson.
The follies and foibles of young love are on full display in this timeless comedy of (bad) manners. Encouraged by a cynical old bachelor, a simple bet becomes hilariously complex when young lovers don disguises, aiming to trick their fiancées into infidelity. Will these “new suitors” be successful in their wooing? And if they are – who wins?
This gloriously passionate romp brims with some of the sweetest music Mozart ever wrote, as clumsy romancers get cozy with catastrophe.
Cast in order of vocal appearance Fiordiligi | Lucia Cesaroni Dorabella | Hongni Wu Ferrando | Owen McCausland Guglielmo | Christopher Dunham Don Alfonso | Phillip Addis Despina | Cécile Muhire
With the Victoria Symphony and the Pacific Opera Chorus
Conductor | Timothy Vernon Director and Costume Designer | Laurent Pelly Associate Director | Christian Räth Assistant Director | Sarah Jane Pelzer Set Designer | Chantal Thomas Associate Costume Designer | Jean-Jacques Delmotte Lighting Designer | Joël Adam Costume Design Assistant | Mallory Goodman Lighting Design Assistant | Lisa Van Oorschot Associate Conductor & Chorus Master | Giuseppe Pietraroia WML Assistant Conductor | Naomi Woo Accompanist | Kimberley-Ann Batczak Stage Manager | Christopher Sibbald Assistant Stage Managers | Becca Jorgensen & Katerina Sokyrko Apprentice Stage Manager | Kaitlyn Alderson
Royal Theatre Stage Employees and Running Crew, Members of IATSE Local 168
Cast and programme are subject to change.Inside Opera | Così fan tuttePacificOperaVictoria2023-04-04 | Join Robert Holliston at Inside Opera to learn a little (or a lot) more about Mozart’s timeless comedy, Così fan tutte.
Not always beloved by the masses, Così fan tutte was found to be trivial and near offensive in the 19th century, once again gaining popularity in the 20th century, cementing it’s place in the operatic canon as we know it today.
With the story gracing our stage for the first time since 2010, this new production is an international co-production making its way around the world, coming from Paris to Victoria, with the next destination being Tokyo.
Learn more about Walter Braunfels' before seeing the show, an important German composer, pianist, and teacher in the 1920’s and early 30’s, who was enjoying particular success with his operas until he was condemned for being half Jewish and was largely forgotten for several decades.
See more of The Birds at pacificopera.ca/event/the-birdsPacific Opera Presents the BirdsPacificOperaVictoria2023-02-22 | Come back to the fantasy! February 22-28, 2023 At the Royal Theatre PACIFICOPERA.CA
When two disillusioned humans journey into the realm of Thrushes, Wrens, and Ravens, their ill-advised counsel leads to a thunderous reckoning with the gods.
Good Hope and Loyal Friend don’t set out to destroy the utopian world of the birds – they simply want to rule it. In this tale of suspicion and persuasion, danger, and desire, when warnings of wise Eagles and fearsome titans are ignored, the wrath of Zeus himself rains down on the Citadel of the birds.
With sumptuous melodies that dance through the air evoking the scent of flowers, and radiant arias fitting a Nightingale, this lavish comedic opera begs you to ask yourself – what do you long for?Inside Opera | The BirdsPacificOperaVictoria2023-02-17 | Step back in time with Robert Holliston and Timothy Vernon as they guide you through the creation and the storyline of an #opera nearly lost by history, Walter Braunfels’ The Birds.
With Braunfels’ dreamy melodies, the opera shot to acclaim in 1920, being performed over 50 times in Munich alone over the next two years, only to be suppressed by the Nazi regime. Not rediscovered until 1971, The Birds is an opera worth seeing, listening to, and learning about.
See more of The Birds at pacificopera.ca/event/the-birdsOur #opera shop, #props, & #wardrobe departments are hard at work building The Birds!PacificOperaVictoria2023-01-20 | ...Preserves | Tim CarterPacificOperaVictoria2022-11-18 | Preserves shows the beauty of the small moments in romance, their lasting impact, how they cause nostalgia to grip your heart so strong you can almost taste it. Tim Carter invites the viewer to join in his reminiscing in this piece from Stuart Beatch’s song cycle, “Still Running”.
#opera #classicalmusic #operasinger #tenorDear Birds | Alex ChenPacificOperaVictoria2022-11-04 | Take flight with Alex Chen in this ode to the avian world! Simultaneously a love letter to birds and a call to action for conservation, Dear Birds shows the importance of cherishing and caring for the world around us.
#birdwatching #operaPacific Opera Presents CarmenPacificOperaVictoria2022-10-14 | Instantly recognizable and utterly unforgettable. Book today! October 12 - 20 at the Royal Theatre PACIFICOPERA.CA
Pacific Opera Victoria’s 2022 production of CARMEN
Composed by Georges Bizet Written by Henri Meilhac & Ludovic Halévy
October 20 @ 7:30pm At the Royal Theatre | Sung in French with English surtitles
If you have a ticket from the cancelled October 16th performance: No action is required from patrons at this time. All patrons are seated in the same seats and can use the same tickets. Should you not be able to attend on Thursday evening, tickets may be returned for a refund, exchanged for a gift certificate, or donated back for a charitable tax receipt.
Cast & Creative Team
In order of vocal appearance Moralès | Geoffroy Salvas Micaëla | Lauren Margison Don José | Adam Luther Zuniga | Neil Craighead Carmen | Carolyn Sproule Frasquita | Andrea Núñez Mercédès | Marjorie Maltais Escamillo | Jorell Williams Dancaïro | Geoffrey Schellenberg Remendado | Asitha Tennekoon Lillas Pastia | Jacques Lemay With the Victoria Symphony, the Pacific Opera Chorus, and the Victoria Children’s Choir
Conductor | Timothy Vernon Director | François Racine Choreographer & Fight Director | Jacques Lemay Set Designer | Olivier Landreville Costume Designer | Sylvain Genois Assistant Costume Designer | Pascale Bassani Lighting Designer | Gerald King Associate Conductor & Chorus Master | Giuseppe Pietraroia WML* Assistant Conductor | Maria Fuller Accompanist | Louise-Andrée Baril Victoria Children’s Choir Artistic Director | David Stratkauskas Victoria Children’s Choir Concert Choir Manager | Micha Fortin Stage Manager | Christopher Sibbald Assistant Stage Managers | Jordan Guetter & Melanie Thompson Apprentice Stage Manager | Jamie Anderson Royal Theatre Stage Employees and Running Crew, Members of IATSE Local 168
Cast and programme are subject to change.
Pacific Opera Victoria is a professional company and operates under the jurisdiction of Canadian Actors' Equity Association and IATSE Local 168, and is a member of Opera America, Opera.ca, and the Professional Arts Alliance of Greater Victoria.
*WML: Women in Musical Leadership
PRODUCTION SPONSOR – Baden-Baden Boutiques
PRODUCTION PATRON – David Harris Flaherty & Karen Jensen
ARTIST UNDERWRITERS - The Robert & Devi Jawl Foundation
See more: pacificopera.ca/event/carmenTwo weeks until #openingnight of #carmen!PacificOperaVictoria2022-09-28 | ...The Barber of Seville!PacificOperaVictoria2022-08-30 | ...Join us for a season that explores the greatest of all human conditions – love ❤️PacificOperaVictoria2022-08-23 | ...For All To Hear | OperaQ | June 16, 2022PacificOperaVictoria2022-06-16 | Join OperaQ founders Ryan Patrick McDonald and Camille Rogers as they chat with Rebecca Hass about the inspiration behind the company's creation, what it has been like to run it, and their production of MEDUSA'S CHILDREN, available to watch online now!