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References
- ↑ "Production History | Pacific Opera Victoria | Victoria, BC". Pacific Opera Victoria. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ↑ Jordan, Robert. "Pacific Opera Victoria 20th anniversary," Opera Canada. Fall, 2000
- ↑ "Pacific Opera welcomes new artistic director, its first change in the position in 43 years". Times Colonist. 2023-10-19. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ↑ Canadian Press NewsWire. "Pacific Opera Victoria has taken a bold risk by commissioning Erewhon, a peculiar yet entertaining opera." Toronto, 21 Feb 2000
- ↑ Opera America North American Works Directory listing for "Mary's Wedding"
