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Artist Basics: Alek Shrader
By Kiersten HayPosted in Barber of Seville
American tenor Joshua Hopkins has captured the attention of critics worldwide for both his voice and dramatic ability. He has performed across North America and Europe to captivated audiences, and will soon be singing on the Four Seasons Centre stage in our upcoming production of The Barber of Seville!What he’s doing with us: Alek
Where you might have seen him: So
What the critics have said:
"…one element of the endeavour transcends even this overall consistent standard – the quality and lithe exuberance of baritone Joshua Hopkins’ Figaro. Vancouver audiences have enjoyed Hopkins as a lieder singer who combines an innately appealing instrument with musical sensitivity and precision. Here he delivers a stunning interpretation of Figaro, rooted in his physical sense of the character. He has the tone, the timing, and the confidence to make it appear effortless fun; from quicksilver recitatives to solo work and ensembles, Hopkins is the focus of the production. And he couldn’t be better.”
-The Vancouver Sun (reviewing the Vancouver Opera production of Il barbiere di Siviglia)
See Alek Shrader as Count Almaviva on select dates in our current production of The Barber of Seville. For more information and to buy tickets, visit here.
You can also follow Alek on Twitter at @alekshrader
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