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Pride Spotlights: Spencer Britten

Our next pride spotlight is Chinese-Canadian tenor Spencer Britten! Performing at the intersection of opera and musical theatre, Britten trained in singing from a young age and obtained a B.Mus. and a M.Mus from the University of British Columbia.

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Pride Spotlights: Wendy Carlos

For our next Pride Spotlight, we are shining a light on a truly innovative individual from classical music: Wendy Carlos.

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Pride Spotlights: Samuel Barber

Celebrated as one the most critically successful composers of the 20th century, Samuel Barber (1910-1981) combined multiple musical careers as a composer, pianist, and music educator.

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For the Love of Music!

Feb 21, 2021 - In March 2021, we took the time to reflect on what drives us to make music, and to remain hopeful that we can get through this juncture. For the love of music, we want to go back on the stage and we want you to be there with us.

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Pride Spotlights: Cris Derksen

Today on Pride Spotlight we feature Indigenous cellist and composer Cris Derksen, who identifies as Two-Spirit and uses she/her pronouns.

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