More than a summation of technical and musical abilities, pianist Philip Chiu has become one of Canada’s leading musicians through his infectious love of music and his passion for communication and collaboration. Lauded for the brilliance, colour and sensitivity of his playing, he is particularly noted for his ability to connect with audiences on and off-stage....
Hailed as “a bass of rare talent” (San Francisco Chronical) possessing a “mellifluous bass that is at once robust and gentle” (Opera Magazine), American bass Matthew Treviño is captivating audiences through his work in opera, theatre, and the recording arts. A Texas native and winner of the Austin Critic’s Table Award for Best Singer, Treviño...
Canadian tenor Andrew Haji is one of the most sought-after voices on both the operatic and concert stages across North America and Europe. Recent highlights include his debut at the Edinburgh International Festival as Jonathan in Handel’s Saul, Beethoven’s Ninth with the Milwaukee Symphony, and a program of Bach Cantatas with both l’Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal and...
Rose Naggar-Tremblay is a versatile mezzo-soprano, acclaimed for the richness of her voice and the intelligence of her interpretations. Recent credits include Carmen, Carmen, Sofia Opera and ballet, 2021, Dido, Dido and Aeneas, Chœur Vivace, 2019. Duchesse Della Volta, La fille du tambour major, Opéra Bouffe du Québec, 2019. Gabrielle (premiere), La nuit est ma femme, Théâtre de Longueuil/...
Nikkei Canadian settler Teiya Kasahara 笠原 貞野 (they/them) is a queer/trans non-binary opera singer and theatre creator based in Tkarón:to (Toronto). Recently featured in the CBC short-doc OPERA TRANS*FORMED, Teiya is a graduate of the Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio and the 2022 recipient of the Joseph S. Stauffer Prize in Music (Canada Council for...
Founded in 2000 and led by Artistic Director Laurence Lemieux, Compagnie de la Citadelle is the professional dance company within Citadel + Compagnie, one of Toronto’s most exciting homes for performance, artistic development and community engagement. Compagnie de la Citadelle is known for its creative processes and intimate performances of classic works and new creations....
Emmanuel de Leon Jr., DMA Candidate (ABD), is an award-winning Filipino conductor, music educator, scholar, and advocate of contemporary choral music. He was named Outstanding Conductor at the 2nd Tokyo International Choir Competition in 2019, and is a recipient of several grants from the University of Notre Dame and the University of the Philippines (UP)...
Joung-A Yum is a conductor, singer, and pianist currently based in Los Angeles, USA, and was born in South Korea. After receiving her Bachelor’s in Piano Performance from Sookmyung Women’s University, she realized her true passion was vocal music and worked to earn her Master’s in Choral Conducting from the Korean National University of Arts...
Dr. Lauren Ramey is the Associate Director of Choral Activities and Director of Music Education at East Tennessee State University where she conducts BucsWorth Tenor Bass Choir and Greyscale. She also teaches courses in choral conducting and music education. Prior to her appointment at ETSU, Dr. Ramey served as assistant conductor for the Florida...