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Alexandra Gibb — An Acquired Taste
Why do young people choose to study opera? Alexandra Gibb asked three UBC Opera students why they pursue this amazing discipline. Alexandra is a dual Canadian-American citizen and UBC Masters of Journalism student specializing in national defence and security reporting.
FollowSpotlight on Czech Exchange Student: Soprano, Adéla Velová
UBC Opera is thrilled to have had Adéla Velová, Prague native, study as an exchange student here since the fall. Adéla arrived in Vancouver, and was immediately thrust into the active lifestyle of UBC Opera, studying voice and acting with … Continue reading
Rusalka reviewed on UBCEvents
The Little Mermaid has always resonated with me. It might be because it’s more than a tragic tale about the plight of a young woman in love. It’s a story about boundaries—a story about overcoming limits and growing up, realizing … Continue reading
Rusalka Video Blog: Episode 4
In Anna Theodosakis’s final episode of her video blog, she takes to backstage at the Chan Centre for the final Rusalka rehearsals.
UBC Opera plunges into the eerie realm of Rusalka
JENICA CHUAHIOCK (article for The Ubyssey, February 9, 2012)—Nowadays every fairy tale has dozens of adaptations, but few could ever beat the original. This week, UBC Opera brings back the Czech masterpiece Rusalka by Antonín Dvorák, one of the earliest versions … Continue reading
Erin Milley-Patey shares her experience with a trouser role in Rusalka
ERIN MILLEY-PATEY —Trouser roles are fairly common in opera, and they refer to male characters that have been written to be played by a female singer. This is usually done so that the voice of a young man or boy … Continue reading
Rusalka Video Blog: Episode 3
In the third episode of her video blog Anna Theodosakis takes you to the Rusalka dress rehearsal and interviews director Nancy Hermiston.
Rusalka Video Blog: Episode 2
In the second episode of her video blog Anna Theodosakis takes you to a rehearsal, a sitzprobe, and the costume workshop. She interviews flutist Heather Beaty, costume designer, Ines Ortner and members of the UBC Opera Ensemble.
Vancouver Opera casts UBC Alumni for 2012-2013 Season
Vancouver Opera recently announced their upcoming season featuring many UBC graduates. Puccini’s beloved La Bohème starts the season off in October, and will be directed by our own Nancy Hermiston. The role of Schaunard will be played by Aaron Durand … Continue reading
Cameron Killick explores the modern-day importance of fairytales
When I first saw UBC opera’s posters for Rusalka, I was a little surprised that under the title were the words: “The Little Mermaid Story” – An opera about The Little Mermaid? Really? At the outset of this project I can’t … Continue reading