[3] In response to the COVID-19 epidemic, Pacific Opera increased its online programming and began to produce and record chamber and concert works for digital distribution, including films of The Italian Lesson and Bon Appétit!
[3] As of 2024, Pacific Opera’s leadership [9] includes CEO Ian Rye, [10] Artistic Director Brenna Corner,[11] and Principal Conductor Giuseppe Pietraroia.
The installation, called Mind, Body, and Spirit,[15] was created and donated by Kwagiulth and Coast Salish artist Carey Newman (Hayalthkin’geme), a former opera singer.
[1] Pacific Opera Victoria is notable for constructing its own sets and costumes and retaining its own production facility.
[18] Sets, costumes, and props for each production are created by a team of local theatre professionals in the company’s 10,000 sq ft warehouse space, The Opera Shop.