In this episode, Les chats with Nancy Hermiston, Director of the University of British Columbia Opera Ensemble, and Chair of the UBC School of Music's Voice and Opera Divisions. Nancy's prestigious career has taken her across the globe. She is the inspiration and mentor to many local artists including our recent guests Rachel Fenlon and Simone Osborne, and is an Officer of the Order of Canada for her achievements as an opera singer, stage director and educator.

Check out our special features for the episode, including Nancy's Spotify playlist, a couple of Nancy's favourite historical YouTube videos, Les's Pick of the Week: a full streaming video recording of UBC Opera's The Passenger, and more at www.vancouveropera.ca/offstage!

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