Community
Outreach
The exhilaration of a night at the opera, the synergy of music, human passion, dramatic action, and visual effects – nothing comes close to the richness and excitement of the opera experience.
The more you know and understand about the opera you are seeing, the richer the experience. The humour will be more immediate, the drama more poignant, the meaning more profound.
POV provides a synopsis in the house programme and surtitles on screen to help explain the opera when you're in the theatre.
We also bring you ways to discover the depth and delight of each opera outside the walls of the theatre.
Pre-Performance Lobby Lectures
Ticket holders for each opera performance are invited to arrive early and hear an entertaining introduction to the evening's opera. Robert Holliston, our genial and erudite guide chats about the composer, the opera, and the music. A delightful introduction to your evening`s experience!
Each pre-show lecture takes place in the west lobby of the Royal Theatre, beginning one hour before curtain. The lecture is free to ticket holders for the evening`s performance. No reservations are required. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.
INSIDE OPERA with Robert Holliston
Enjoy an in-depth presentation and discussion of each upcoming POV production led by Principal Coach Robert Holliston and featuring invited guests including directors, designers and cast members.
Space is limited, and reservations are required. Reserve your seat by phoning 250-385-0222 or emailing .
INSIDE OPERA takes place at the Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, MacLaurin Building, School of Music, at the University of Victoria. Parking is free on Sundays. For directions and parking information, see the UVic Campus Map
- INSIDE The Flying Dutchman
Sunday, September 25, 2011
10 am or Noon
- INSIDE Mary's Wedding
Sunday, October 30, 2011
10 am OR Noon - INSIDE Carmen
Sunday, February 5, 2012
10 am OR Noon - INSIDE Maria Stuarda
Sunday, April 1, 2012
10 am OR Noon
Master Classes
Free public master classes. Observe as one of POV's principal artists coaches selected members of the POV chorus, followed by a question-and-answer period. These master classes are an entertaining and informative way for the general public to see the teaching and learning process and to understand more of the complexity and challenges behind musical expression.
For voice students and teachers, these master classes are a phenomenal opportunity to see a master teacher in action and to learn other interpretations and approaches to the material
