by Nina | Jun 20, 2017 | 2017 Festival, Chorus
For the first time, we’re going to have community chorus members for one of our fully-staged operas this summer, and we’re looking for more children who might be interested in being involved. Here’s what you’ll need to know: WHAT? The Halifax Summer Opera...
by Nina | Jun 20, 2017 | 2017 Festival, Featured performers
Mairi Demings, mezzo-soprano Mercedes in Bizet’s Carmen “I first became interested in opera in junior high school. A group of students from Mount Allison University came to my school and put on a show of opera excerpts. It was all I wanted to do from that...
by Nina | Jun 19, 2017 | 2017 Festival, Featured performers, General
Morgan Reid, soprano Belezza and Fedra in Cavalli’s L’Egisto “For me, the process of putting a show together is always a new learning experience, as you will always have new ideas, aspects, and people to work with. I always learn more about myself...
by Nina | Jun 17, 2017 | 2017 Festival, Featured performers
Brenna Robins, soprano Miss Wordsworth in Britten’s Albert Herring and acting workshop coach for L’Egisto “I love performing and I love seeing progress and discoveries in students so I’m looking forward to being able to guide others on that...
by Nina | Jun 16, 2017 | 2017 Festival, Featured performers
Mike Fan, baritone Morales/Dancaïre in Bizet’s Carmen “I’m really grateful to have the opportunity to visit Nova Scotia for the first time to be meeting other talented singers, staff, and faculty. Carmen is such an iconic opera and I am really...
