Introducing 'PRISMA on the Couch'
In times like these, music is more important than ever. That is why we're thrilled to announce that we've found a way to bring you a 'virtual' edition of the PRISMA Festival, in spite of its physical cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Starting this Monday, June 15, we invite you to enjoy a nightly livestream featuring pre-recorded orchestral and chamber music performances, engaging interviews, historical highlights, behind-the-scenes access, as well as brand new studio segments and solo performances recorded from a safe social distance.

The PRISMA Academy has gone digital as well, with our guest artists using Zoom to offer remote masterclasses and mentorship sessions to this year’s accepted students. As a viewer, you'll get a front-row seat in our digital classroom and be able to watch these fine musicians at work.

This 10-episode web series will be hosted by maestro Arthur Arnold and members of the PRISMA staff, filling the two-week spot PRISMA's annual festival and music academy was to occupy this June.

Tune in on weeknights from 7 to 8 pm PDT on PRISMA’s Facebook and YouTube pages, as well as on Shaw TV in Powell River. You won’t want to miss this epic musical celebration!
How to Watch
Shows will go live
weekdays at 7 pm PDT
Shows will go live
weekdays at 7 pm PDT
Airing on Channel 4
(Powell River only)
Behind the Scenes
Stay tuned to our social media pages for a look at the making of these episodes!
Storyboarding episodes
Choosing the various musical clips, interviews and other segments for each broadcast.
Screen testing on set
Getting settled once again in our home at the Evergreen Theatre – the heart of PRISMA!
In the media...
“We decided we are not going to fall silent or be the victims of a pandemic; we are going to accept this challenge and use it as an opportunity to reach people in new, creative ways,” said PRISMA artistic director Arthur Arnold. “Music connects and inspires, and we need it more than ever.”

Read a full preview of PRISMA on the Couch in the Powell River Peak . And be sure to look for the podcast of maestro Arnold's appearance this morning on CBC North By Northwest .
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