An Afternoon of Opera and Art Songs will include works by Mozart, Schubert, Barber, Bellini, Verdi and more! Come delight in the melodious soundscapes and harmonious world of music. Live music is a natural dopamine release that will make anyone feel great.
=0D=0A=Elise Boulanger recently graduated from the Victoria Conservatory of Music with a Diploma in Classical Voice under the direction of Ingrid Attrot and Nancy Argenta. In autumn of 2014 she debuted in the VIO's production of Rigoletto. Other performances have included: John Duke's Captain Lovelock, The Pacific Baroque Music Festival, working alongside the Pacific Baroque players with the St. John's Chamber Singers, and singing for a recent Olympic ceremony.
=0D=0A=Elise's deep love for art song has made her the recipient of many awards from music festivals around the province. She continues in the pursuit of classical music while expanding her collaborative relationships by working with electronic music producers from around the world.
=0D=0A=Hugh Sinnott has spent many years on the stage mainly involving opera He has also enjoyed great success in musical theatre and also managed some concert work singing with the Victoria Civic Orchestra and Parksville community choir. He spent 13 years with Pacific Opera Victoria singing in the chorus and comprimarial rolls. Hugh is one of the founding members of Vancouver Island Opera and is still very actively involved . 'Singing is what I love to do and opera is my first love'"
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