Emerging Artists Calgary Opera’s Emerging Artists continue to be busy into 2016 with several exciting projects right up to April. After a very successful run of Christmas at the Opera, the eight members are back for what promises to be a very active January to April schedule. You will be seeing four members tonight, as part of the cast of Die tote Stadt. Kevin Myers, Jason Ragan, Chelsea Van Pelt, and Stephanie Tritchew all have prominent roles as members of Marietta’s commedia dell’arte/circus troupe. In addition, David Diston, Melissa Peiou, and Andrea Núñez are acting as formal ‘covers’ for the mainstage singers – attending rehearsals and prepared to go on at a moment’s notice, should a member of the cast be unable to. The school tour of Mozart’s The Magic Flute begins rehearsals on February 1 and then tours from February 16 – March 19 including a final CENOVUS sponsored week throughout Southern Alberta including Medicine Hat, Gem, Rosemary, Bassano, Brooks, Rolling Hills, Drumheller and Airdrie. The Magic Flute school tour is once again directed by Aaron Coates who will be providing a week of Acting Improvisation training for the Emerging Artists during rehearsals. Returning Emerging Artists are still talking about how much they enjoyed the sessions last year and are looking forward to it again this year. Adopt an Artist patrons Anonymous Terence & Judith Dalgleish Beverley & David Foy Cos & Eleanor Gabriele Brian Grasmuck Monica Sloan & John Evison Don Swystun & Kerrie Penney Marian Williams
We acknowledge the generous support of the Dr. R.G. (Bud) Williams Emerging Artist Scholarship Fund
As part of the Emerging Artist program, several prominent nationally-famous experts in the vocal field are coming to Calgary to work with the Emerging Artists to further their training and expand their repertoire. • Kinza Tyrrell, from Vancouver Opera will be coaching the Artists in operatic repertoire and specific skills associated with Recitative; • Nancy Argenta, an internationally famous performer soloist in the works of Handel, Bach, Mozart with her specialty being Oratorio works; • and Peter Tiefenbach, from the Glenn Gould Studio of The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, who’s always fascinating insight into Cabaret, Music Theatre and Operetta repertoire provides a unique experience for the Emerging Artists each year.
They will add their valuable contact with the Emerging Artists to the countless hours provided throughout the year by others working with them, including Resident Voice Teacher, Dawn Johnson, Movement Instructor, Tara Blue, Guest Voice Teacher, Tracy Dahl, Vocal Coach, Michael McMahon, and Acting Instructor and Director, Rob Herriot. They as well as many of the mainstage singers and conductors furnish the enriching environment which enhances the already formidable talent of the Emerging Artists.
Emerging Artist Development Program Supported by
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