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The International Resource Centre for Performing Artists (http://ircpa.net), a service organization for Canada’s musicians, announces an Encounter with Sondra Radvanovsky for 10 singers October 12, and, partnered with Alliance Française, will present the Singing Stars of Tomorrow concert, October 22, 7:30 p.m., at 24 Spadina Rd. Tickets are $25.
Sondra Radvanovsky (www.sondraradvanovsky.com), one of the world’s most sought after sopranos, often considered a successor to Maria Callas, has graciously given the IRCPA one of her days off from Canadian Opera Company performances of Bellini’s Norma, to work with 10 gifted singers on artistic skills and career guidance, and share industry information.
A Name a Scholarship campaign to private donors has provided 10 scholarships, each named for an important Canadian artist, for emerging singers to participate without financial burden. These scholarships will become a significant addition to the singers’ biographies, and remind them, as well as the general public, to take pride in and draw inspiration from the artists of the past and benefit from their histories.
Thanks to the Ed Mirvish Family Foundation and private donors, the scholarships are in the names of Louis Quilico, Clarice Carson, Ermanno Mauro, Maureen Forrester, Judith Forst, Lois McDonall, Joan Hall, Ruby Mercer, Mary Morrison and Karina Gauvin.
Anyone wishing to honour an artist of their choice in support of the IRCPA can do so either on the website: http://ircpa.net, on Canada Helps, by telephone: 416-362-1422, or by mail with cheques payable to IRCPA, 43 Bright Street, Toronto M5A 3H5. Honouring Canada’s many great artists of the past and present can help those currently in development.
Tax receipts will be issued for contributions of $20 and over (charitable No. 100220417). Travel miles are also gratefully accepted.
At the Singing Stars of Tomorrow concert Saturday, October 22, one of the 10 singers will be awarded a special career opportunity at the National Opera America Center in New York. Called a Career Blueprint, it includes three days in New York for new photographs, video and audio recordings, new materials, website consultation, and mentoring with professionals. These are services the IRCPA strives to provide in Toronto when funds become available. In the meantime, they are offered by the IRCPA’s generous colleagues in New York.
ENCOUNTER- SIGN UP: Singers may sign up using the form at http://ircpa.net, and following directions. The deadline is September 20. IRCPA membership is required, but is free of charge.
Photo: Sondra Radvanovsky.
2016-08-23
Toronto: IRCPA announces an "Encounter with Sondra Radvanovsky" on October 12