Legendary tenor Ben Heppner to join the Schulich voice faculty
The Schulich School of Music is thrilled to announce the appointment of legendary Canadian tenor Ben Heppner to the voice faculty of the Schulich School of Music for the academic year 2015-16. One of Canada’s greatest artists, Mr. Heppner has received acclaim on the world’s most prestigious opera stages, including the Metropolitan Opera, Covent Garden, La Scala, and the Vienna State Opera. Mr. Heppner will teach over a dozen voice students and contribute immensely to the rich and dynamic life of the Voice Area at the School. Stéphane Lemelin, Chair of Music Performance at the Schulich School of Music, says "We are extremely proud of the excellence of the voice and opera programs at McGill, and we are delighted that someone as inspiring, experienced, and generous as Ben Heppner is joining our already stellar team".