We will explore the origins and development of that odd artistic beast, the opera singer. We will explore why and how that extraordinary noise they make has come about. We will also look at some of the challenges facing the singer in performance. The talk is aimed to engage those that don’t necessarily like opera as an art form as much as those that do.

Tim Mirfin the speaker, graduated in Law from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, where he was also a choral scholar. He studied singing at the Royal Academy of Music as a postgraduate scholar, followed by the National Opera Studio. He was principal artist for Welsh National Opera.  He has a wide and varied concert repertoire, ranging from Baroque oratorios to modern day premiers. He made his recital debut at the Wigmore Hall in 2001.  He has sung operatic roles and solo concerts in all major European countries, Russia, Australia and the Middle East. He also gives masterclasses and teaches singing in and around Exeter, where he now lives.

Contact trevorwrixon@gmail.com | 01392 468171 to book/for membership details.

VENUE: EXETER PHOENIX

This is an external hire – please contact The Arts Society Exeter through the details above for all booking queries

Image by Pietro Tessarin of the Venice Opera Stage courtesy of Wikimedia commons