EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE WITH RENOWNED MASTERS OF ACADEMIC MUSIC
The Armonía Cultural Foundation brings world-renowned masters—recognized for their performances in theaters, operas, and musical productions—closer to all lovers of academic music and lyrical singing. You will be able to learn from these musical geniuses in the series Arte Lírico, broadcast free of charge via Facebook Live. Participate for a chance to win a masterclass by registering on the Foundation’s website!
Through these spaces, the Armonía Cultural Foundation seeks to provide tools for Ecuadorian lyrical singers to continue perfecting their vocal instrument. It also aims to promote opera and academic music while breaking down social myths that frame classical music as an “elitist art.”
This Thursday, August 27, the Foundation will hold the fourth round of free discussions with distinguished lyrical singers over the course of a week. Below, we share the profile of each master, the topics to be covered, and the dates of participation. Take advantage of this great opportunity and be part of Arte Lírico!
ARTE LÍRICO SCHEDULE
Dr. Bradley Williard – Breathing Specialist – Thursday, August 27 at 3:00 p.m.
Dr. Bradley Williard, originally from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, studied at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA). He earned his Master of Music at the Manhattan School of Music (MSM) and completed his Doctorate at the University of Kentucky. In 2008, he was a semifinalist in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions (MONC). Dr. Williard has worked at MSM and at the Juilliard School.
Dr. Martin Néron – The Art of Language in Singing – Friday, August 28 at 3:00 p.m.
Dr. Martin Néron is a renowned pianist. He has recorded albums of French, Greek, British, and American songs, as well as concerts for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). His research on German and French song pronunciation has been published in both English and French in The Australian Voice and The Journal of Singing. In 2010, Dr. Néron published his book Francis Poulenc: Selected Song Texts. He is on the music faculty at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey. He is also an active board member of the Joy in Singing Foundation, where he directs the “Art Song On the Move” program, and since 2013 has served as Artistic Director of Vocalis Consort. Dr. Néron earned his Doctorate (DMA) at Manhattan School of Music, his Master’s (MM) at Westminster Choir College, and his Bachelor’s (BM) at Université de Montréal.
Dr. Christopher Sierra – Vocal Health – Saturday, August 29 at 3:00 p.m.
Dr. Christopher Sierra is a Peruvian-American tenor recognized for his artistic sensitivity and versatility across repertoire ranging from Handel, Mozart, and Donizetti to Granda, Turina, and contemporary premieres. He has performed with the Philadelphia Opera, Santa Fe Opera, New Jersey Opera, New York Opera Theatre, and more. Dr. Sierra has also given educational concerts at universities across the United States, exploring the crossover of classically trained singers into R&B, jazz, pop, folk, rock, and musicals. He has taught voice at The College of New Jersey, Columbia University, Monmouth University, Rutgers University, and Washington State University.
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Contact: +593 98 787 9510 / +593 99 271 6459 / +593 2 252 3915
To participate in the MasterClass, send two vocal arias to: info@armoniacultural.org
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