The UBC School of Music returns with a new season of beautiful music live online from the stages of the Chan Centre and the Old Auditorium
Mezzo-soprano Krisztina Szabó (left) and violist Marina Thibeault (right)
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, concerts at the School of Music will look a little different this year. We will be streaming all our events via the School of Music website until it’s safe to resume in-person concerts.
Our soloists, chamber groups, large ensembles, and special guests will bring you the gorgeous array of concerts and operas you’ve come to expect — in creative new ways!
We’ve reconfigured our ensembles and venues to safeguard the health of our musicians, and we’re exploring new technology at our disposal to create a more immersive experience for our virtual audiences.
From a new UBC Opera production of The Marriage of Figaro to experimental chamber works, we’re excited to perform for you wherever you are. Whether you want to escape into a world of soaring beauty or you’re looking for a short, refreshing break in your day, we’ve got you covered!
Visit music.ubc.ca/calendar to explore our season program, and bookmark music.ubc.ca/streaming for easy access to upcoming and recent online concerts. If you do not have computer/online access, please call 604–822–5574 for event details. Here are some highlights:
Broadcasting live from the Chan Centre every Wednesday
Take a break with us on Wednesdays at noon! Join some of Canada’s best classical musicians live online from the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. Pianist Mark Anderson kicks off the Wednesday Noon Hours concert series with ballades and a barcarolle by Chopin on Sep. 30th. Mark your calendars for jazz visionary John Stetch (Oct. 7th) and Juno-winning cellist Cris Derksen (Nov. 18th).
The Marriage of Figaro (May 2021) rounds out a UBC Opera season that also includes Mansfield Park and Il viaggio a Reims
Jane Austen on stage
UBC Opera brings you three exciting new productions this year. This winter, join us for Mansfield Park, Jonathan Dove’s chamber opera adapted from the classic Jane Austen novel (Jan. 30–Feb. 6). Rounding out the season are Rossini’s Il viaggio a Reims (October 17th–24th) and Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro (May 2021).
New faces: mezzo-soprano Krisztina Szabó joins faculty, performs Nov. 4th
The School of Music is thrilled to welcome new faculty this year, including acclaimed mezzo-soprano Krisztina Szabó as the new Assistant Professor of Voice and Opera. Prof. Szabó makes her UBC début recital on Nov. 4th with Vancouver Opera’s Leslie Dala.
Chamber music for the soul
Violist Marina Thibeault and UBC strings faculty perform uplifting works by Mozart, Martinu and Clarke in tribute to the late Prof. Hans-Karl Piltz on Oct. 14th.
Liberating performances
Watch out for events by world-renowned clarinetist Prof. Jose Franch-Ballester and other musicians that explore new possibilities for streaming-only concerts. Details to be announced soon!
Banner photo: Takumi Hayashi/UBC
Photo of Krisztina Szabó: Bo Huang
Photo of Marina Thibeault: Matthew Perrin
Opera graphic: Miles Linklater
