A new TedxToronto video has surfaced this morning featuring coaches and singers from the Canadian Opera Company’s Ensemble Studio demonstrating a how they train opera singers for the immense challenges of opera singing.

“Opera, It’s the largest known art that is known to man… with an emphasis on the limitless potential and power of the human voice,” says Liz Upchurch, pianist, vocal coach, and the Head of the COC Ensemble Studio in the introduction of Ted talk which took place on October 27, 2016.

In the video, they outline the teaching philosophy of the COC Ensemble Studio which uses a unique technique that integrates the body mechanics of science, with the high standards of artistry required to be a opera singer. In a highly atypical approach, it involves having three coaches (Liz Upchurch, Jennifer Swan, and Wendy Nielsen – “the triple threat”) work with singers simultaneously.

Techniques are demonstrated by soprano Danika Lorèn and baritone Iain MacNeil.

For more daily classical music and opera NEWS, see HERE.

#LUDWIGVAN

Want more updates on Toronto-centric classical music news and review before anyone else finds out? Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for all the latest.

• Author
• Recent Posts

Follow me

Michael Vincent

Michael Vincent is the Editor-in-chief Ludwig Van and CEO of Museland Media. He publishes regularly and writes occasionally. A specialist in digital media for over 15 years, he has worked as a senior editor and is a former freelance classical music critic for the Toronto Star. Michael holds a Doctorate in Music from the University of Toronto.

Follow me

Latest posts by Michael Vincent (see all)

• THE SCOOP | Royal Conservatory’s Dr. Peter Simon Awarded The Order Of Ontario - January 2, 2024
• THE SCOOP | Order of Canada Appointees Announced, Including Big Names From The Arts - December 29, 2023
• Ludwig Van Is Being Acquired By ZoomerMedia - June 12, 2023