Summary
Kimberly Barber (born December 21, 1959) is a Canadian mezzo-soprano and vocal pedagogue.
Kimberly Barber | |
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| Born | 21 December 1959 Guelph, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | classical, musical theatre |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, teacher |
| Instrument(s) | Voice (Mezzo-soprano) |
Education edit
She studied with Patricia Kern at the University of Toronto, graduating in 1983. She received a diploma in operatic performance from the university in 1985. She began her career as a member of the Canadian Opera Company Ensemble, also in 1985. [1]
Career edit
While maintaining a professional opera career, she has been teaching at Wilfrid Laurier University since July 2002 and is currently Coordinator of the Opera Program there. [2]
From 1989 to 1994, Barber sang with Oper Frankfurt in Germany.[3]
Barber made her New York City Opera debut in 2002 as Nero in Handel's Agrippina and her Paris Opera debut as Annio in Mozart's La Clemenza di Tito.[4]
On November 18, 2003, Barber performed in recital with fellow mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and pianist Steven Blier at Wilfrid Laurier University's Maureen Forrester Recital Hall.[3]
In the 2006-2007 season, Barber created the role of Jessica in John Estacio’s opera Frobisher for Calgary Opera.[5]
Her discography includes Ravel’s L’heure espagnole on Deutsche Grammophon under André Previn, Handel’s Rinaldo on Naxos Records and a solo disc of Handel and Hasse arias for CBC Records.
References edit
- ^ Frank Nakashima (11 December 2013). "Kimberly Barber". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Historica Canada. Archived from the original on 25 February 2017. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
- ^ "Kimberly Barber". Wilfrid Laurier University. Archived from the original on 27 May 2017. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
- ^ a b "Kimberly Barber". Schmopera. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ Midgette, Anne (2002-04-09). "OPERA REVIEW; Mother Knows Best For Her Little Nero". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ "Opera Today : An Interview with Canadian mezzo-soprano, Kimberly Barber". www.operatoday.com. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
External links edit
- Official Kimberly Barber web site