AUDIENCE FAVOURITE, A SERIES.
Singer Behind the Song
Singer Behind the Song: A Series
“Singer Behind the Song” is a captivating series where celebrated opera singers are invited to perform, engage in interviews, and conduct masterclasses for UBC Opera students. This series provides a unique opportunity for audiences to enjoy world-class performances while gaining insight into the personal and professional lives of the artists through in-depth interviews. Additionally, the masterclasses serve as an invaluable learning experience for budding opera students, allowing them to learn directly from distinguished professionals in the field.
Javier Camarena
UBC Opera presents Singer Behind the Song, featuring the world-renowned tenor, Javier Camarena, in his Canadian debut.
Known as the “King of the high C’s,” Camarena’s rich, warm timbre and thrilling high notes promise an unforgettable performance. This rare event includes an interview with the star, offering a unique glimpse into the life of this extraordinary artist. The evening also features a masterclass, allowing ticket holders to watch and gain an in-depth peek at how opera studies are conducted.
Event was on October 3rd 2024
Simone Osborne
& Gordon Bintner
In this intimate presentation, attendees got to know the artists and gained insight into the life of an opera singer working in Germany through an interview with UBC Head of Voice and Opera, Prof. Nancy Hermiston. Following the interview, Simone and Gordon performed opera favorites from Mozart’s The Magic Flute and The Marriage of Figaro, Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, Wagner’s Tannhäuser, Dvořák’s Rusalka, and many more. A masterclass featuring members of the UBC Opera ensemble closed the evening.
Event was on May 25th 2022
AUDIENCE FAVOURITE, A SERIES.
Singer Behind the Song
Singer Behind the Song: A Series
“Singer Behind the Song” is a captivating series where celebrated opera singers are invited to perform, engage in interviews, and conduct masterclasses for UBC Opera students. This series provides a unique opportunity for audiences to enjoy world-class performances while gaining insight into the personal and professional lives of the artists through in-depth interviews. Additionally, the masterclasses serve as an invaluable learning experience for budding opera students, allowing them to learn directly from distinguished professionals in the field.
Javier Camarena
UBC Opera presents Singer Behind the Song, featuring the world-renowned tenor, Javier Camarena, in his Canadian debut.
Known as the “King of the high C’s,” Camarena’s rich, warm timbre and thrilling high notes promise an unforgettable performance. This rare event includes an interview with the star, offering a unique glimpse into the life of this extraordinary artist. The evening also features a masterclass, allowing ticket holders to watch and gain an in-depth peek at how opera studies are conducted.
Event was on October 3rd 2024
Simone Osborne
& Gordon Bintner
In this intimate presentation, attendees got to know the artists and gained insight into the life of an opera singer working in Germany through an interview with UBC Head of Voice and Opera, Prof. Nancy Hermiston. Following the interview, Simone and Gordon performed opera favorites from Mozart’s The Magic Flute and The Marriage of Figaro, Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, Wagner’s Tannhäuser, Dvořák’s Rusalka, and many more. A masterclass featuring members of the UBC Opera ensemble closed the evening.
Event was on May 25th 2022