I would like to announce that the choir I sing in at the Church of St. Andrews and St. Paul will be featured on 22 radio stations all over the world in the weeks to come. Here's an excerpt from the church website to explain all about it:
The CBC Sing-In packed the Sanctuary for the 30th time on Sunday afternoon, December 13. The choir and organ, joined by an ensemble of musicians, performed a wide-ranging reportoire including all the Christmas favourites and compositions by Canadian composers. The age-old story of the Saviour's birth and a special story from The Rev. Rod Ferguson added the finishing touches to a perfect start to your Christmas season. Courtesy of the CBC, you can listen to the entire 2008 Sing-In. We will post the link to the 2009 Sing-In as soon as it's available.
The 2009 CBC Christmas Sing-In will be broadcast across Canada:
December 20 at 5:00 pm on CBC Radio 2 (93.5 FM in Montreal)
Christmas Day at 9:00 am on CBC Radio 2 (93.5 FM in Montreal)
Christmas Day at 12:00 noon on CBC Radio One (88.5 FM in Montreal)
Christmas Day at 4:30 pm on Espace Musique (100.7 FM in Montreal)
and at various times on Christmas Day on Sirius Satellite Channel 137
It will also be broadcast in more than 20 countries over stations associated with the European Broadcasting Union.
I have to say, we sounded amazing.
Hope you can tune in!
Tune in to CFUV 101.9 FM on Remembrance Day!
Liz and I will once again be featured on CFUV 101.9 FM's special program on November 11th, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, also transmitting on cable 104.3, and through their web page cfuv.uvic.ca. Our recordings of Skye Boat Song, Black is the Colour, and Bonny Portmore from our 2005 "Harbour Lights" CD will be featured in the second and third hours of the program.
Hope you can listen!
Hope you can listen!
Bonnes Nouvelles!
Tout d'abord j'ai gagné une grande bourse de la Faculté des Études Supérieurs et Postdoctorales. La bourse compense les droits de scolarité supplémentaires imposés aux étudiants canadiens qui ne résident pas au Québec. Grâce à mes relevés des notes d’Acadia et de SMUS, mes droits de scolarités seront réduit par environ 5300$.
Deuxièmement, je gagnais un rôle de l’Opéra de l’Université de Montréal cette année. Je vais interpréter Czipra dans «Der Zigeunerbaron» de Johann Strauss. Elle est une diseuse de bonne aventure et la mère de l’ingénue. J'ai hâte à jouer une Tzigane! "Der Zigeunerbaron" va jouer à la fin de février 2010. Les airs seront chantés en allemand, et le dialogue sera en français.
Encore une fois en anglais…
I have good news!
First off, I’ve won a big scholarship from the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The scholarship covers the supplementary fees for out-of-province students. Thanks to my marks from Acadia and SMUS, my tuition will be reduced by about $5300.00.
The other good news is that I’ve been given a role in the Opera here at U de M this year. I’m playing Czipra in “The Gypsy Baron” by Johann Strauss. She is a fortune-teller and the mother of the ingénue. I am very excited to play a gypsy! The Gypsy Baron will hit the stage at the end of February 2010. The music will be sung in German with French dialogue.
Deuxièmement, je gagnais un rôle de l’Opéra de l’Université de Montréal cette année. Je vais interpréter Czipra dans «Der Zigeunerbaron» de Johann Strauss. Elle est une diseuse de bonne aventure et la mère de l’ingénue. J'ai hâte à jouer une Tzigane! "Der Zigeunerbaron" va jouer à la fin de février 2010. Les airs seront chantés en allemand, et le dialogue sera en français.
Encore une fois en anglais…
I have good news!
First off, I’ve won a big scholarship from the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The scholarship covers the supplementary fees for out-of-province students. Thanks to my marks from Acadia and SMUS, my tuition will be reduced by about $5300.00.
The other good news is that I’ve been given a role in the Opera here at U de M this year. I’m playing Czipra in “The Gypsy Baron” by Johann Strauss. She is a fortune-teller and the mother of the ingénue. I am very excited to play a gypsy! The Gypsy Baron will hit the stage at the end of February 2010. The music will be sung in German with French dialogue.
La Rentrée
Quelle rentrée ç'a été!
Je bravais quelques défis à cause des modifications imposées sur la maîtrise en Musique à U de M ....je ne vais pas vous ennuyer avec les détails. Mais enfin tout va bien. J'aime beaucoup Catherine Sévigny (mon enseignante du chant), et j'avais déjà beaucoup appris d'elle.
Jusqu'ici, j'aime la vie d'une étudiante à la maîtrise. Je ne suis pas trop occupé: je n'ai que mon leçon du chant une fois par semaine, mes coachings (avec deux coaches extraordinaires!), deux cours de 1er cycle (littérature du chant et Diction Lyrique Français, que je suivre sans évaluation), et un «projet spéciale» (rédaction sur un sujet de mon choix - j'ai choisi les «trouser roles») comme séminaire de 2me cycle. Donc, j'ai beaucoup de temps pour pratiquer et pour faire de la recherche!
Toutes mes professeurs et coaches sont merveilleux, extrêmement gentils, et sympas. Je me sens comme je suis arrivé dans un environnement vraiment comfortable.
J’ai gagné un job à temps-partiel comme choriste à l’église Presbytérien St. Andrew and St. Paul, sur la rue Sherbrooke. C’est une grande chorale, avec beaucoup d'étudiants en voix à McGill. Le chorale sonne extraordinaire, et je suis vraiment reconnaissante d'en faire partie. On chantera plusieurs beaux mélodies pendant la saison, y compris des concerts avec l’Orchestre Métropolitain, le CBC Sing-In à être radiodiffusé le 3me dimanche de décembre, et une représentation de la "messe en si mineur" de Bach à Pâques. Toutes les détails sont sur le site-web http://www.standrewstpaul.com/
On pourrait aussi écouter à chaque service n'importe quand sur le site-web. Je vous recommande à écoutez l'Introit et le Anthem Offeratoire.
http://www.standrewstpaul.com/multimedia/
Le temps avait été varié - d'humide à pluvieux à ensoleillé et froid. J'ai hâte aux couleurs des feuilles!
J’ai beaucoup d'opportunités à pratiquer mon français chez moi avec ma coloc, et avec mes amis de "l’école français". C’est toujours un défi, mais j’apprends quelque chose de nouvel chaque jour, et je deviens de plus en plus confortable en parlant en français. Mais c’est dûr de ne parler pas en anglais à l’école parce-que même que mes cours auront lieu en français, il y a plusieurs étudiants et professeurs anglophones, et la langue anglais est partout dans les corridors.
Bien, c’est tout pour l'instant, mais j’écrirai de nouvel quand j'ai des nouvelles!
Encore une fois, en anglais.
Back to School, and has it ever been a challenge! The administrative stuff is finally in order. I'm very much looking forward to studying with my voice teacher, Catherine Sévigny. I feel like I've already learned so much from her.
I love the life of a Masters student thusfar. I’m not extremely busy at school - I only have my lesson once a week, voice coachings (with two fabulous coaches!), two undergrad courses, song literature and French Diction, which I’m auditing, and a “special project” (essay on a subject of my choice – I’ve chosen to compare two “trouser roles”), as my graduate seminar. So I have lots of time to practice, do research, and enjoy my new city!
The professors and vocal coaches here are extremely knowledgeable, and also very supportive and helpful. I really feel like I’ve arrived in a nurturing environment.
I have procured myself a job as a paid chorister at St. Andrew and St. Paul Presbyterian Church on Sherbrooke St. It’s a big choir composed of lots of singers from McGill. The choir sounds amazing, and I am very grateful to be a part of it. We’re going to sing lots of beautiful music during the season, and there are plans for a concert with L’Orchestre Métropolitain, the annual CBC Sing-In, which is broadcast the 3rd Sunday in December, and a performance of the Bach B minor Mass at Easter. All the details are on their website http://www.standrewstpaul.com/
You can also listen to the services and choir anytime on the website. I recommend the Introit and Offertory Anthem.
http://www.standrewstpaul.com/multimedia/
The weather here has been varied – from unbearably humid to rainy to sunny and cold. I can’t wait for the leaves to change colour!
I’ve had lots of opportunities to practice my French with my profs, with my roommate Tiana and with my friends from the summer oral communication course. It’s always a challenge, but I learn something new every day, and I’m becoming more and more comfortable speaking French.
Well that’s all for now! I’ll write again when I have more news!
Premiers jours à Montréal
Bien, je suis à Montréal pendant quelques semaines, et j’adore la belle ville! Mon cours de français orale est déjà une moitié complet, et je ne crois pas comment j'ai déjà tellement appris! J’ai eu l’opportunité de faire connaître la ville de Montréal grâce à "l'école français". On a même fait une voyage à la ville de Québec! Mon nouvel appartement est super – très vide – mais il rassemble déjà comme chez moi. J’habite dans un quartier avec de belles maisons de brique, des grands arbres jalonnant des rues, et beaucoup de magasines! Les cours commencent bientôt – j'ai hâte!
Encore, en Anglais…
Well, I`ve been in Montreal for two weeks now, and I`m loving it! I`m halfway done my Oral French course, and I can`t believe how much I`ve learned! I`ve had the chance to do lots of sightseeing with the program, including a day trip to Quebec City. The new apartment is great – very bare right now – but starting to feel like home. I live in a great neighborhood with lovely brick rowhouses, big leafy trees lining the streets, and lots of good shopping! School starts in a couple of weeks – can`t wait!
Thanks to all my supporters!
I want to extend a heartfelt `thank you` to everyone who attended my recital. It meant so much to me to see so many friends and supporters in the audience!
The funds raised by donation have made a significant dent in my tuition fees at L'Universite de Montreal - THANK YOU! I honestly couldn't have done it without your support.
Moving day is July 23 - less than a month away! The remaining weeks will be occupied with packing and busking on the inner harbour. The weekly schedule can be found on the homepage of the Causeway Buskers Society, if you're interested in catching me in action!
http://causewayartists.ca/home.html
Kathryn Humphries Solo Recital
You are invited to a recital of songs and arias
Kathryn Humphries, Mezzo-soprano
With Kelly Charlton, Piano
Friday, June 26, 2009 at 8pm
Wood Recital Hall, Victoria Conservatory of Music,
900 Johnson St.
Programme:
Erbarme Dich J.S. Bach
From St. Matthew Passion
*****
Cara speme G.F. Handel
From Giulio Cesare
Parto, Parto W.A. Mozart
From La Clemenza di Tito
*****
Wenn mein Schatz Hochzeit macht G. Mahler
Ging heut Morgen übers Feld
From Lieder eines Fahrenden gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer)
*****
Que fais-tu, blanche tourterelle? C. Gounod
From Roméo et Juliette
~Intermission~
Pie Jesu (featuring Johnny Humphries) M. Duruflé
From Requiem Mass
*****
Nacht A. Berg
From Sieben Fruhe Lieder (Seven Early Songs)
All once I gladly owned S. Rachmaninov
Aria Ioanna (Joan᾽s Aria) P. Tchaikovsky
From Orleanskaya Deva (Joan of Arc)
*****
Now I lay me down T. Francis
From An Inch of Nothing
Hi Sooky! J. Greer
From A Sarah Binks Songbook
All proceeds from the recital are going towards Kathryn’s tuition fees for the Masters degree program in Vocal performance at L’Université de Montréal. Kathryn was accepted “on the spot” at her audition in March, and will be studying with Catherine Sévigny. She is excited to be improving her French language skills at this Francophone University, and taking in the vibrant arts scene in Montreal.
Kathryn earned her Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from Acadia University in May 2007. For the past two years she has been continuing her voice studies at the Victoria Conservatory of Music and in Italy and France during the summers. While in Victoria she has participated in productions with the VCM Opera Studio and the Pacific Opera Chorus. She was a 2008 POV Young Artist, soloist with the Victoria Philharmonic Choir and the VCM Mozart & Haydn Festival, and this year`s “most promising singer” at the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival.
This recital programme is a selection of songs and arias which Kathryn has performed this past year at the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival, the VCM Opera Idol competition, the VCM Lieder competition, Opera Studio`s Production of Giulio Cesare, and the Christ Church Cathedral St. Cecilia`s Day celebration.
Special thanks to my German coach Klàdia Robertsdottìr-Lewis, Anna Cal, my Russian coach, and Jean Beauregard, my French teacher, for their guidance over the year.
Kathryn Humphries, Mezzo-soprano
With Kelly Charlton, Piano
Friday, June 26, 2009 at 8pm
Wood Recital Hall, Victoria Conservatory of Music,
900 Johnson St.
Programme:
Erbarme Dich J.S. Bach
From St. Matthew Passion
*****
Cara speme G.F. Handel
From Giulio Cesare
Parto, Parto W.A. Mozart
From La Clemenza di Tito
*****
Wenn mein Schatz Hochzeit macht G. Mahler
Ging heut Morgen übers Feld
From Lieder eines Fahrenden gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer)
*****
Que fais-tu, blanche tourterelle? C. Gounod
From Roméo et Juliette
~Intermission~
Pie Jesu (featuring Johnny Humphries) M. Duruflé
From Requiem Mass
*****
Nacht A. Berg
From Sieben Fruhe Lieder (Seven Early Songs)
All once I gladly owned S. Rachmaninov
Aria Ioanna (Joan᾽s Aria) P. Tchaikovsky
From Orleanskaya Deva (Joan of Arc)
*****
Now I lay me down T. Francis
From An Inch of Nothing
Hi Sooky! J. Greer
From A Sarah Binks Songbook
All proceeds from the recital are going towards Kathryn’s tuition fees for the Masters degree program in Vocal performance at L’Université de Montréal. Kathryn was accepted “on the spot” at her audition in March, and will be studying with Catherine Sévigny. She is excited to be improving her French language skills at this Francophone University, and taking in the vibrant arts scene in Montreal.
Kathryn earned her Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from Acadia University in May 2007. For the past two years she has been continuing her voice studies at the Victoria Conservatory of Music and in Italy and France during the summers. While in Victoria she has participated in productions with the VCM Opera Studio and the Pacific Opera Chorus. She was a 2008 POV Young Artist, soloist with the Victoria Philharmonic Choir and the VCM Mozart & Haydn Festival, and this year`s “most promising singer” at the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival.
This recital programme is a selection of songs and arias which Kathryn has performed this past year at the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival, the VCM Opera Idol competition, the VCM Lieder competition, Opera Studio`s Production of Giulio Cesare, and the Christ Church Cathedral St. Cecilia`s Day celebration.
Special thanks to my German coach Klàdia Robertsdottìr-Lewis, Anna Cal, my Russian coach, and Jean Beauregard, my French teacher, for their guidance over the year.
Busking Schedule May 25-31
Busking season has started! Come down to the causeway and see Tiana Malone and I singing "Diva Duets" or me accompanying myself on the harp, like in years past.
Here's the schedule for this week:
Monday May 25, 7-9pm South Corner
Wednesday May 27, 7-9pm Centre spot
Friday May 29, 7-9pm South Corner
Saturday May 29, 7-9pm South Corner
Sunday May 25, 5-7pm Center spot
Check out Tiana and I on Benjamin Madison's Victoria Daily Photo website! Our photo was featured on Sunday May 24.
http://victoriadailyphoto.blogspot.com/
Durufle Requiem with VPC
Festival week is over, and my spoils include the Ethel James Award, Adaskin Award for Outstanding performance of Canadian Music, and the Most Promising Singer Award.
Now, onto a summer of Requiems!
On May 23 I'll be performing the Alto solo in the Durufle Requiem with the Victoria Philharmonic Choir directed by Peter Butterfield. The Pie Jesu for Alto Solo is a gorgeous piece, accompanied my Organ.
Stay tuned for details on the Mozart Requiem at the Saltspring Island Peace Festival, for which I'll be performing the Alto solo on Father's Day weekend!
Now, onto a summer of Requiems!
On May 23 I'll be performing the Alto solo in the Durufle Requiem with the Victoria Philharmonic Choir directed by Peter Butterfield. The Pie Jesu for Alto Solo is a gorgeous piece, accompanied my Organ.
VICTORIA PHILHARMONIC CHOIR
SPRING CONCERT 8:00 pm May 23, 2009
Church of St John the Divine, 1611 Quadra Street, VictoriaStay tuned for details on the Mozart Requiem at the Saltspring Island Peace Festival, for which I'll be performing the Alto solo on Father's Day weekend!
Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival
Well our Opera Studio production of Giulio Cesare closed this weekend, and I'm sad to say goodbye to it. But I won't have much time to mourn - it's time to get going on the next project!
I'm competing in six classes of the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival this year. Classes are open to the public, so please come by and enjoy some of Victoria's finest young singing talent. I'm hopeful to win prizes in a few of the classes. Here are the dates and times of the classes I'll be participating in:
Sunday April 19, 7pm (Francis James Adaskin Memorial Scholarship class for the performance of Canadian works)
Monday April 20, 7pm (Operatic Class, Senior Qualifying Class)
Tuesday April 21, 7pm (20th/21st C Art Song, French Art Song, Concert Group)
?Saturday April 25, 7:30pm (Rose Bowl Competition)?
All classes are located at the Victoria Truth Centre at 1201 Fort st, except for the Rosebowl competition, which will be held at the Philip T. Young Recital Hall at UVIC. My participation in the Rosebowl will not be confirmed until the day beforehand, but I'm hopeful for the chance to compete!
The festival pass is $20, and can be purchased at the following locations:
I'm competing in six classes of the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival this year. Classes are open to the public, so please come by and enjoy some of Victoria's finest young singing talent. I'm hopeful to win prizes in a few of the classes. Here are the dates and times of the classes I'll be participating in:
Sunday April 19, 7pm (Francis James Adaskin Memorial Scholarship class for the performance of Canadian works)
Monday April 20, 7pm (Operatic Class, Senior Qualifying Class)
Tuesday April 21, 7pm (20th/21st C Art Song, French Art Song, Concert Group)
?Saturday April 25, 7:30pm (Rose Bowl Competition)?
All classes are located at the Victoria Truth Centre at 1201 Fort st, except for the Rosebowl competition, which will be held at the Philip T. Young Recital Hall at UVIC. My participation in the Rosebowl will not be confirmed until the day beforehand, but I'm hopeful for the chance to compete!
The festival pass is $20, and can be purchased at the following locations:
- Tom Lee Music 2401 Millstream Rd., Langford (383-5222)
- Heart and Soul Music Studio (formerly Heart Beat Music School) Unit 105-791 Station Ave. in Colwood (474-5397)
- Larsen Music 1833 Cook St. (389-1988)
- Long and McQuade (formerly Ward Music) 756 Hillside & Nanaimo (384-3622)
- Toes 'N' Taps Dance Shoppe 1733 Cook St. (480-0017)
- University of Victoria School of Music (721-7903)
- Victoria Conservatory of Music 907 Pandora St. (386-5311).
Opera Studio "Giulio Cesare" - less than two weeks!
Performed by: Opera Studio
Artistic Director: Selena James
Assistant Artistic Director/Administrator: Barbara Livingston
Stage Director/Production Manager: Robyn Cathcart
Concert Information and Tickets: 250-386-5311
Admission: $18 and $15
Though early opera (18th century) and the 1980s are separated by 200 years on the historical time-line, the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s Opera Studio are marrying these two eras by creating a very unique production of Handel’s Baroque masterpiece “Giulio Cesare” that promises to dazzle both ear and eye.
While this marriage might seem to make for strange bed-mates, are these worlds really so different? This work, rich with Egyptian and Greco-Roman elements, resonates strongly with a time that’s a little more familiar to contemporary listeners – the 1980s. The 80s were all about “excess” through politics, culture and economics – as was the Roman Empire during Cesare’s reign. This production of “Giulio Cesare” matches 18th century texture with visual modernity.
Throw in an audience seated literally in and around the action (seating will be in a U shape, with the production taking place in the centre), a set designed with 1950s art installation techniques, an all-female singing cast, and this traditional opera is transformed in to something quite unexpected, yet totally conducive to telling the story. While this isn’t your grandmother’s Handel, it does respect tradition and early music practices, including a challenging score that keeps the VCM’s Opera Studio students on their toes.
Making this unique production an even greater feast for the eyes is the fact that one of Opera Studio’s many talented students, Jessica Kalan, is creating all the costumes for “Giulio Cesare.” Kalan has recently been accepted to the prestigious Costume College in Van Nuys, California to attend an exclusive intense design workshop taking place this summer. Her most recent work assisting with costuming the Victoria Operatic Society’s production of “Guys and Dolls” received acclaim in local press.
Seating in Metro Studio is intimate, and limited – to avoid line-ups, purchase tickets in advance by contacting the Victoria Conservatory of Music at 250-386-5311.
C'est officiel - Je serai étudiante à l'Université de Montréal l'année prochaine!
After an very successful audition today at L'Universite de Montreal, I immediately received confirmation that I have been accepted to the Masters degree in Vocal Interpretation for this fall!
I am extremely excited to live in the dynamic and vibrant city of Montreal and study in French at L'Universite de Montreal. L'Universite de Montreal has a renowned music program and I am honoured to have the opportunity to study with their impressive faculty. I will be studying with Catherine Sevigny, whom I've worked with twice this week before my audition. We bonded immediately, both musically and in personallity. I think this is the start of a very special relationship.
Montrèal, je viens bientôt!!
I am extremely excited to live in the dynamic and vibrant city of Montreal and study in French at L'Universite de Montreal. L'Universite de Montreal has a renowned music program and I am honoured to have the opportunity to study with their impressive faculty. I will be studying with Catherine Sevigny, whom I've worked with twice this week before my audition. We bonded immediately, both musically and in personallity. I think this is the start of a very special relationship.
Montrèal, je viens bientôt!!
Victoria Truth Centre 75th Anniversary Service, then to Montreal!
Sunday March 8th is the 75th anniversary of the opening of the Victoria Truth Centre, and I have been asked to perform at their anniversary service. The Victoria Truth Centre has played a huge part in my musical growth, and I am honoured to be a part of this important day. Our family has a 15-year history performing at the Truth Centre with the support and piano skills of their music director and long-time family friend, Wendy Stofer. We have always felt welcomed and appreciated by the congregation at the Truth Centre. My mother and I have recently been participating in the Sunday morning services as the congregational singing leaders.
Later that same day I will be boarding a plane to Montreal to spend a week working with teachers and coaches at L'Universite de Montreal and auditioning for a Masters degree in Vocal Interpretation. I'm very excited to spend some time in the city and getting to know the campus. At the end of my Montreal adventure I will hop over to Wolfville, NS to see my sister Liz sing Gretel in Acadia University's student production of Humperdinck's "Hansel and Gretel". I'm excited to visit my Alma Mater (it will be the first time I've been back since I graduated) and see my sister perform in her final year at Acadia.
Next up, Opera Studio's "Giulio Cesare" on April 1,2,3 and 4, then the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival in late April.
Later that same day I will be boarding a plane to Montreal to spend a week working with teachers and coaches at L'Universite de Montreal and auditioning for a Masters degree in Vocal Interpretation. I'm very excited to spend some time in the city and getting to know the campus. At the end of my Montreal adventure I will hop over to Wolfville, NS to see my sister Liz sing Gretel in Acadia University's student production of Humperdinck's "Hansel and Gretel". I'm excited to visit my Alma Mater (it will be the first time I've been back since I graduated) and see my sister perform in her final year at Acadia.
Next up, Opera Studio's "Giulio Cesare" on April 1,2,3 and 4, then the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival in late April.
Mozart & Haydn Festival - solos!
The Victoria Conservatory of Music presents the Mozart & Haydn Festival from March 1-6. The Festival is designed to showcase emerging talent of the Conservatory. I will be performing in the Choral Concert on Sunday, March 1st at 7:30pm, in the Alix Goolden Hall.
I will sing the alto solo in Mozart's Vesperae de Dominica and the 3rd lady in the quintet from Mozart's Die Zauberflote. Other Arias and duets from the Magic Flute will also be performed.
Other concerts in the Festival incude a Free Children's Concert on Thursday March 5th at 9:30 and 11am, a Chamber Music Concert on Thursday March 5th at 7:30pm and an Orchestral Concerto Concert on Friday March 6th at 7:30pm.
Please come out and enjoy some of the Conservatory's finest Student and Faculty talent!
Masterclass with POV star Anita Krause
Hello everyone,
On Wednesday February 18th, I'll have the great honour of singing for Anita Krause, who plays Juno/Ino in POV's current production of Semele.
This masterclass is open to the public, and free, so please come out and see some of the POV chorus members being coached by one of the POV Opera stars!
7:30pm, Wednesday February 18th
Wood Hall, Victoria Conservatory of Music
900 Johnson st
On Wednesday February 18th, I'll have the great honour of singing for Anita Krause, who plays Juno/Ino in POV's current production of Semele.
This masterclass is open to the public, and free, so please come out and see some of the POV chorus members being coached by one of the POV Opera stars!
7:30pm, Wednesday February 18th
Wood Hall, Victoria Conservatory of Music
900 Johnson st
what the New Year holds in store....
Hello everyone, and Happy New Year!
It's going to be a busy one...two operas, an audition in Montreal, the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival.....
My most immediate project is Pacific Opera Victoria's production of Handel's Semele, in which I'll be appearing in the chorus. Rehearsals are well under-way, and it looks like it's going to be a fabulous production with lots of beautiful Handel music sung in English. The chorus has a lot of stage-time, which is great for me! Performance dates are February 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, at 8 pm. See the POV website for details: http://www.pov.bc.ca/
Next up is the VCM Opera Studio's production of Handel's Giulio Cesare in which I'll be playing a lead role - Sesto, a young man full of passion and eager to avenge his father's death. This role is traditionally played by a mezzo-soprano and I'm extremely excited to add it to my repertoire. Performances are April 1, 2, 3 and 4. More details coming soon!
I've entered 6 classes in the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival this year: the Rosebowl qualifying class, the concert group, the Canadian class, the Opera class, the French art song class, and the 21stC class. Class dates, times and venues are yet to be determined, but I'll keep you updated as I receive more information.
And the biggest news is that I've decided to audition for a Masters degree in Vocal Interpretation at L'Univesite de Montreal for the fall of 2009. Preparations are underway - the application is in, the date for my French placement test is set, I've booked a flight to Montreal to audition live in March, and I'm looking into a French immersion program for the summer to get me up-to-speed for studying in French. It's all very exciting, and a little scary!
And now for a little backtracking. In recent history I sang my Opera Idol People's Choice aria and a little light musical theatre for the Victoria Rotary Club, at the request of Terry Jones, their entertainment coordinator. That was a lovely experience, indeed, and I hope to sing for them again in the future.
I have now uploaded the video clips for Opera Idol, posted December 23rd (two posts ago). Please check them out!
Thanks, everyone! Check back soon!
It's going to be a busy one...two operas, an audition in Montreal, the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival.....
My most immediate project is Pacific Opera Victoria's production of Handel's Semele, in which I'll be appearing in the chorus. Rehearsals are well under-way, and it looks like it's going to be a fabulous production with lots of beautiful Handel music sung in English. The chorus has a lot of stage-time, which is great for me! Performance dates are February 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, at 8 pm. See the POV website for details: http://www.pov.bc.ca/
Next up is the VCM Opera Studio's production of Handel's Giulio Cesare in which I'll be playing a lead role - Sesto, a young man full of passion and eager to avenge his father's death. This role is traditionally played by a mezzo-soprano and I'm extremely excited to add it to my repertoire. Performances are April 1, 2, 3 and 4. More details coming soon!
I've entered 6 classes in the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival this year: the Rosebowl qualifying class, the concert group, the Canadian class, the Opera class, the French art song class, and the 21stC class. Class dates, times and venues are yet to be determined, but I'll keep you updated as I receive more information.
And the biggest news is that I've decided to audition for a Masters degree in Vocal Interpretation at L'Univesite de Montreal for the fall of 2009. Preparations are underway - the application is in, the date for my French placement test is set, I've booked a flight to Montreal to audition live in March, and I'm looking into a French immersion program for the summer to get me up-to-speed for studying in French. It's all very exciting, and a little scary!
And now for a little backtracking. In recent history I sang my Opera Idol People's Choice aria and a little light musical theatre for the Victoria Rotary Club, at the request of Terry Jones, their entertainment coordinator. That was a lovely experience, indeed, and I hope to sing for them again in the future.
I have now uploaded the video clips for Opera Idol, posted December 23rd (two posts ago). Please check them out!
Thanks, everyone! Check back soon!
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