Monthly Archives: October 2011
Leah Giselle Field speaks about the auditioning life of a singer
LEAH GISELLE FIELD —Audition season is upon us, and students at the ends of their degree programs are knee-deep in application packages for opera company young artists programs, graduate study, competitions, and summer programs. One of the competition highlights for … Continue reading
FollowEver been pressed to death? Matt Chittick talks about the historical person of Giles Corey.
MATTHEW CHITTICK —Over the past few months, I have spent many hours on Robert Ward’s opera The Crucible. This is a hauntingly beautiful opera based on Arthur Miller’s play of the same name. Most days of the week, I find … Continue reading
Win tickets to see The Crucible (and a dinner included!)
UBC Opera along with Mahony and Sons is giving away two tickets and a 100 gift card to The Crucible! Enter to win through the Georgia Straight Contest page. This prize has a value of 170 dollars! The Georgia Straight is UBC Opera’s … Continue reading
Nancy Hermiston wins Opera Canada Ruby Award!
UBC Opera director and University Marshal Nancy Hermiston was honored at The Opera Canada Awards (The Rubies) on Oct. 5 in Toronto, along with Russell Braun and Jacqueline Desmarais in recognition of her outstanding achievements on stage and behind the scenes. She is also a past winner of … Continue reading
On Stage & Back Stage: Francesca Corrado talks about the multi-faceted life of a UBC Opera singer
FRANCESCA CORRADO —My day consists of heading to school for classes, working in the costume shop in the Old Auditorium and running to rehearsals. Does that sound busy? Yes, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. The Crucible is … Continue reading
The Crucible Casting List
Need to know when your favourite UBC Opera singer, co-worker, friend or family member is performing in The Crucible? Hot off the presses, The Crucible CASTING LIST has been posted. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here. See below: Nov. 10, 12 … Continue reading
Ember Lanuti speaks about embodying the character of Abigail
EMBER LANUTI —Last Thursday, the two Abigails (Anne-Marie MacIntosh and I) went to see the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller at Studio 58. The play is so well written; the actors and audience can’t help but feel the intensity … Continue reading
Opera and a Dinner for only $45
Start your night at the opera off right. This 2011-2012 Season, UBC Opera is partnering with Mahony and Sons restaurant to bring a great night out experience and amazing value to opera-goers. Enjoy a pre-performance dinner at Mahony and Sons before … Continue reading
Evanna Chiew speaks about lessons learnt in “The Crucible”
EVANNA CHIEW – This is one of your Elizabeth Proctors speaking, currently in the thick of rehearsals for The Crucible! I was at rehearsal last Tuesday October 4th and we were in the midst of staging the court scene in … Continue reading
Simone Osborne shines at the Canadian Opera Company
October 4 – Simone Osborne, a recent graduate of UBC Opera, is continuing to forge ahead with her career. After winning the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions in 2008 (one of the youngest performers ever to do so) she begins her … Continue reading