
Pacific Opera Victoria Presents Orpheus & Eurydice
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
7:30pm
Royal Theatre
Genres
Live MusicClassical & Jazz
Tickets0 interested
Event Description
A timeless journey through love and loss in the depths of the underworld.
“Based on the famous Greek myth of the musician Orpheus who conquers the spirits of hell using the power of music to bring his love back from the underworld, this production will take Victoria opera lovers into the world of French baroque music and dance. Partnering with
Ballet Victoria
, and welcoming back celebrated soprano
Suzanne Rigden
, this production not only brings to the Royal Stage a new genre of opera to experience, it also will see world renowned Ukrainian-Canadian soprano
Andriana Chuchman
making her debut with Pacific Opera Victoria as Eurydice..” – Artistic Director Brenna Corner, Pacific Opera Victoria
The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice has captivated audiences for millennia and remains one of the most retold stories in art and pop culture. Its themes of love, loss, and the peril of looking back have inspired countless adaptations—from operas by Gluck, Offenbach, and Birtwistle to modern retellings like the Broadway hit
Hadestown
and films such as
Black Orpheus
and
Portrait of a Lady on Fire
. Whether reimagined in dance, literature, or even video games, the tragic journey of Orpheus to the underworld in search of his beloved Eurydice continues to resonate as
a timeless exploration of grief, hope, and human fallibility
.
Learn more and meet the cast and creative team at
Orpheus & Eurydice - Pacific Opera Victoria
*Ticket prices are subject to change.

Pacific Opera Victoria Presents Orpheus & Eurydice
Genres
Live MusicClassical & Jazz
Event Description
A timeless journey through love and loss in the depths of the underworld.
“Based on the famous Greek myth of the musician Orpheus who conquers the spirits of hell using the power of music to bring his love back from the underworld, this production will take Victoria opera lovers into the world of French baroque music and dance. Partnering with
Ballet Victoria
, and welcoming back celebrated soprano
Suzanne Rigden
, this production not only brings to the Royal Stage a new genre of opera to experience, it also will see world renowned Ukrainian-Canadian soprano
Andriana Chuchman
making her debut with Pacific Opera Victoria as Eurydice..” – Artistic Director Brenna Corner, Pacific Opera Victoria
The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice has captivated audiences for millennia and remains one of the most retold stories in art and pop culture. Its themes of love, loss, and the peril of looking back have inspired countless adaptations—from operas by Gluck, Offenbach, and Birtwistle to modern retellings like the Broadway hit
Hadestown
and films such as
Black Orpheus
and
Portrait of a Lady on Fire
. Whether reimagined in dance, literature, or even video games, the tragic journey of Orpheus to the underworld in search of his beloved Eurydice continues to resonate as
a timeless exploration of grief, hope, and human fallibility
.
Learn more and meet the cast and creative team at
Orpheus & Eurydice - Pacific Opera Victoria
*Ticket prices are subject to change.
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