November 6-7, 2026

Weaving together text and music from the 2011 opera, composer Andrew Paul MacDonald and librettist Stephen Massicotte reimagine Mary’s Wedding for narrator, two singers, and piano—an intimate reflection on love and remembrance.

Originally developed and premiered in Victoria, this new presentation returns following last year’s performances.

May 29 & 30, 2027

A landmark of Québec theatre, Albertine en cinq temps – L’opéra follows one woman at five stages of her life, as memory, identity, and emotion collide. This new operatic adaptation brings Michel Tremblay’s powerful work to the stage in an intimate and striking form. The play is written in joual (a Québecois dialect of French) and is deeply rooted in the cultural and social shifts surrounding the Quiet Revolution, a period that reshaped Québec’s identity, religion, and family life. Tremblay’s work gives voice to women whose experiences were often overlooked, capturing both the intimacy of domestic life and the weight of broader societal change.

October 23 | 10:30 AM

Join Pacific Opera Teaching Artists Geoff and Anna for an imaginative adventure into the art of operatic stage directing! Using live opera moments, participants of all ages are invited to listen, imagine, and explore what it means to bring a story to life on stage. Working together, you’ll make creative choices and develop stage directions inspired by the music, combining elements of music, drama, and leadership along the way.

October 29 | 7:00 PM

Join us for a special evening celebrating Found in Translation, a community-driven initiative that brings Indigenous Elders, newcomers to Canada, language speakers, and local artists together through music. Hear classical Western art songs transformed through Indigenous and newcomer languages, as familiar music takes on new meaning through translation, collaboration, and shared experience. Through performances and conversation, the evening explores the ways music and language can foster belonging, celebrate cultural knowledge, and create connections across communities.

December 3 | 12:00 PM

Gather with us at the Baumann Centre for a joyful mix of holiday favourites, opera arias, art songs, and sing-alongs. From familiar melodies to beautiful vocal music, this relaxed midday recital is all about sharing songs, making memories, and enjoying the company of others. Come to sing along, listen, or simply spend a little time together through music.

From intimate performances and lively conversations to opportunities to listen, learn, and take part, there’s always something new to experience at the Baumann Centre.

Live at the Baumann brings artists and audiences together through a collection of Pay What You Want events throughout the season. Explore opera from new perspectives, discover music in a relaxed and welcoming setting, join the conversation, or simply come along and see where the experience takes you.