We are Emily and Will, opera singers and co-founders of Parea Virtual Recital Series! When our upcoming performances were cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19, we decided to create something new: virtual performances in a unique format that allow us to look deeply and differently at music, safely collaborate, and strengthen our connections with musical friends and mentors. In the Parea Series, we perform music and discuss it with experts through short video interviews. Our full-length programs put these different perspectives in conversation to create a concentrated fusion of music and discussion. We believe that the people and ideas involved in making music are just as interesting and important as the music itself, and that distance can bring us closer together and help us reconsider our identities and goals. No in-person contact is involved in our work; our productions are completely safe for both audiences and artists. Parea (pronounced: pa-RAY-uh) is a concept in Greek culture suggesting that personal connections and lively conversations with circles of friends are meaningful and indispensable parts of life. During this time of isolation and distancing, our performances help us deepen the bonds we have with our friends in the musical community and in our audiences, adding to our circle in the process.