Reviews: La Cenerentola with Vancouver Opera
"Peter McGillvray is magnificent as the foolish and pompous Don Magnifico."
Reviews: Critics rave about The Overcoat: A Musical Tailoring
Morris Panych & James Rolfe’s adaptation of Gogol’s classic story. "An utter riot!" - Globe and Mail, "hilarious physical and vocal antics." - Toronto Star
Reviews: Role debut as Don Pizarro in Pacific Opera Victoria’s Fidelio
"Peter McGillivray, as Pizarro, offers a juicy portrait of a man all but deranged by his thirst for power and vengeance" - Victoria Times-Colonist
Reviews: Hansel and Gretel with Edmonton Opera
"Baritone Peter McGillivray, with his strong voice and character acting, was particularly effective as the father" - Mark Morris, Edmonton Journal
Reviews: Street Scene with University of Toronto Opera
""His booming, clear baritone shines through and at times, dominates the large orchestra... McGillivray is a dominating presence among the cast and commands all of his scenes with subtle gestures and a neighbourhood bully persona." - Opera Canada
Reviews: The Barber of Seville with Calgary Opera
"One of the best elements of this production is Peter McGillivray as Dr. Bartolo...McGillivray doesn’t miss a trick, drawing from the role every ounce of comedy, and handling the vocal side with aplomb." - The Calgary Herald