Opera on the brain
How does operatic training affect memory, cognitive functioning, and learning? The Wall Opera Project, funded by Peter Wall Institute, has been looking deep inside the brains of UBC opera students to unveil the science behind these changes. / UBC Magazine
Taylor Swift mania hits Vancouver
Swift’s cross-generational success can be attributed to her ability to delve into different musical sounds, says UBC Musicology professor Dr. David Metzer /Vancouver Sun
The Cunning Little Vixen sopranos revel in UBC Opera’s rare performance of Janáček’s bittersweet fable
“I think this opera is very human in a way–even if we have animals all around,” says Iguavita in a separate call. “It’s a very honest opera full of human conflict, passion, emotions, obsession, love. So if you let yourself connect with it, you can relate a lot to the fox, a hen, a horse, or many characters that you wouldn’t normally relate to in real life. – The Stir
UBC Wind Ensemble merges western classical music and Hindustani rāga-inspired works in Tarot
Robert Taylor reflected on the performance. “…We brought in a lot of new ideas which are very different [from] what you might normally expect in a concert hall experience. And the openness and hard work by the students created this event that had all of the right kinds of energy.” – The Ubyssey
The sounds of the Métis, the music and the many years of untold stories
“I wanted to draw attention to the reality of being Métis,” said Carrabré. “I think it’s incumbent on those of us who can to take the opportunity when we can, to be a little bit political to draw people’s attention to it.” /The Ubyssey
Meet UBC Music alum Albert Chan!
“A formal skill set in the theory, history, and fundamental concepts of music has allowed me to interact with other artists (both musical and non-musical) in positive ways.” – Albert Chan (BA ’13, BEd ’14)
When I Stop Saying Your Name — Five Songs of Grief by Leslie Uyeda, Text by Lorna Crozier
UBC Assistant Professor and mezzo-soprano Krisztina Szabó wrote an article for Art Song Canada’s Fall Issue, “Women and Song” about her experience premiering the new song cycle, “When I Stop Saying Your Name: Five Songs of Grief,” composed by Leslie Uyeda, poetry by Lorna Crozier—two artists who have a profound artistic connection that spans almost two decades. Photo: Bo Huang
Janna Sailor: From Violinist to Conductor, Pioneering Change Through Music
Janna Sailor (MMus ’08, DMPS ’12) is the Artistic Director of Allegra Chamber Orchestra. “Allegra runs a six-month “composer incubator” program in which female and minority composers are mentored by seasoned composers.” Photo: Michelle Keobke/Diamond’s Edge Photography
UBC Student Hamilton Lau included in CBC’s ’30 hot Canadian classical musicians under 30′ list
‘Wonder is the beginning of wisdom,’ says Hamilton Lau, quoting Socrates.
Photo: Michelle Koebke/Diamond’s Edge Photography
‘Everything grew out of the spine’: Emmalena Fredriksson’s cyborg dystopia at Dancing on the Edge
UBC team helps develop Emmalena Fredriksson’s cyborg-like costume in ‘Ecdysis’. UBC Associate Professor, Music Technology Bob Pritchard led the team of students/alumni which included Daniel Tsui (BMus, BSc, MMus), Danielle Lee (BMus) and Alaia Hamer (BA, BFA). Photo: Luciana Freire D’Anuncia/Vancouver Sun