by Nina | Jun 26, 2017 | 2017 Festival, Featured performers
Koosha Khorramian, tenor Don Jose in Bizet’s Carmen “In this summer, I am trying to handle my first stage experience as an Opera singer by the help of a professional team, and I hope I could improve my skills and learn from others.” Koosha Khorramian...
by Nina | Jun 24, 2017 | 2017 Festival, Fundraising
Support opera and performing arts education in Nova Scotia! Join us for wine, cheese, great music and the best view of Halifax around: from Dartmouth! Support scholarships for young local singers at our Spring Fundraiser and spend two pleasant hours in an elegant...
by Nina | Jun 24, 2017 | General
Andrew Derynck, tenor Mayor Upfold in Britten’s Albert Herring “My constant singing in the fields or while harvesting would startle my dad and we would stop as he would think that I was hollering since something may have gone wrong, although often it was...
by Nina | Jun 22, 2017 | 2017 Festival, Featured performers
Sarah Nadreau, mezzo-soprano Lidio and Apollo in Cavalli’s L’Egisto “In short, if anything kills opera it will be pride, and if we want to ensure its survival we must do so with humility, remembering that the purpose of opera is to serve humanity,...
by Nina | Jun 21, 2017 | 2017 Festival, Featured performers
Catherine Dupressoir, soprano Frasquita in Bizet’s Carmen “Because opera combines so many elements – dance, music, drama, poetry – the learning process is never ending and I love the challenge.” Catherine Dupressoir Where are you from? How did you...
