[Bass-baritone Marcus Nance has had a diverse career. He is among the vocal stars for the world premiere of Dark Star Requiem. Jerald Bezner Photo]
Dr. Christopher Foley of Toronto teaches at the Royal Conservatory of Music, writes The Collaborative Piano Blog, and belongs to the Studio Company at Tapestry New Opera Works. He sends us this news:
“Hope you're having a great summer. I just thought you might want to take a look at these great photos of Marcus Nance, Neema Bickersteth and others from Tapestry New Opera's production of Dark Star Requiem (written by librettist Jill Battson and composer Andrew Staniland) last month:
More information on Dark Star Requiem:
The Toronto Star's recent article on Marcus Nance prior to the premiere:
Always an avid Africlassical fan,
Chris”
The Toronto Star
“Versatile singer brings charisma to Dark Star Requiem premiere
Bass-baritone Marcus Nance began music studies as a clarinet player
Published On Wed Jun 09 2010”
“Of all the people on stage, Nance has had the most diverse career. He came to the attention of local opera audiences at the same time as soprano Measha Brueggergosman, when they were both cast in the premiere of James Rolfe and George Elliott Clarke’s Beatrice Chancy, in 1999.”
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