Aria Ready?
“You will find us bursting with renewal, rededication, and a fresh desire to bring you the enchantment of Opera!” – Timothy Vernon | Artistic Director
The stage is set – Aria ready for opera?
We have returned to the Royal Theatre, and continue to discover new ways to invest in creativity with an exhilarating variety of online programming – videos, podcasts, and more. Explore more below, and meet the artists who are at the very heart of this glorious art form.
Watch & Listen now…
The Keynotes Collection
A curated exploration of Pacific Opera Victoria’s recent productions. Read notes, watch archival excerpts, and see images from some of our past productions!
For All to Hear
For All to Hear celebrates and features diverse voices from the IBPoC community and historically marginalized or oppressed groups. It is conceived as a platform to provide these artists a place to share music and stories that matter and to give space to their projects, at all stages.
Take Five with Timothy
Your favourite Maestro in conversation with colleagues and collaborators on life and art! Each episode offers five takeaways for reflection on mentorship, artistic creation, curation, leadership, and more.
Music Alive
Witness the transformation from singer to creator as Pacific Opera’s resident citizen artists are mentored by industry professionals from across Canada in the creation of Music Alive video recitals.
Acoustic Afternoons
Opera artists share a song and a chat from their home. Tune in, kick back, and stay connected to the opera you love from the comfort of your own home.
Lunchbox Opera Online
Enjoy a series of intimate “at home” recitals by performers from our past and future seasons.
Listening Party Podcast
Rebecca Hass and guests share stories about the role music plays in our lives. Meet the people, hear the stories, then check out the eclectic Spotify playlists and liner notes!
Handwashing Arias
Watch (and sing along) as opera divas and divos demonstrate proper handwashing procedures while singing popular arias to crazy new lyrics. Washing your hands has never been so much fun!
Inside Opera Online
Join Robert Holliston and guests as they chat about everything opera-related. Recommended for newcomers and opera aficionados alike, Inside Opera Online is insightful, friendly, and funny.