It’s Going to Get Loud

Darin talks to the Music Director of the Victoria Philharmonic Choir, Peter Butterfield, about collaborating with the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy on Karl Jenkins' The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace.

Produced for CBC Radio Victoria's On the Island.

Behind the Scenes at the Scene Shop

Pacific Opera Victoria's scene and costume shop is an aural environment of contrasts. A heavy quiet — like the rooms are sound-proofed — hangs in the air. Scissors slice through delicate silk or a small bag of pins is rustled through when a bandsaw springs into action. Within seconds, it's almost silent again and the quiet sounds return to your ears. Darin spoke with some of the props masters and wardrobe for Monocle Radio 24’s Culture with Rob Bound.

Life is Beautiful: Accordionist Jelena Melojevic

Darin talks to Jelena Milojevic about a recent car accident that threatened to end her promising career.

Produced for CBC Radio Victoria's On the Island.

Launching a Canadian Opera: Mary’s Wedding

An ambitious project, Pacific Opera Victoria mounted Mary's Wedding, an original opera. The libretto was adapted by Steven Massicotte from his play with Andrew P. MacDonald writing the music. Darin spoke to the lead, Betty Wayne Allison, both at the launch and in a follow-up piece on the World Premiere for CBC Radio 1.

The World Premiere of Mary’s Wedding

CBC Radio 1 sent Darin to the final rehearsals to speak with the lead, Island opera singer Betty Wayne Allison, on how she was feeling going into opening night and what it means to premiere a Canadian opera so close to her hometown.

Wagner was a Rock Star in His Time

While there were some famous musicians in Victoria for Rifflandia, Pacific Opera Victoria was offering up their own rock star: Richard Wagner. POV Principal Coach Robert Holliston talks about the first performance of a Wagner piece in Victoria in 23 years. Originally aired on CBC Radio 1.

Art vs. Therapy: The Bach B Minor Mass

Members of the Victoria Philharmonic Choir as well as Music Director Peter Butterfield talk about the journey of learning the mighty B Minor Mass. Originally aired on CBC Radio 1.

Her Botany Notes are a Treasure: Inside Opera w/ Robert Holliston

Thanks to Robert Holliston, principal coach at Pacific Opera Victoria, there's never a shortage of one liners. Covering Inside Opera is always a treat. This was produced for CBC Radio 1 in Victoria.