Olivia's Operatic Adventure

Have you ever met an opera singing bassoonist? Rebecca and Zara have, and she’s only nine years old! Olivia Pady is a quint (mini bassoon) player and member of the Canadian Children’s Opera Company’s principal chorus. The CCOC works in collaboration with the Canadian Opera Company, allowing its young members to perform in professional operatic productions. Olivia recently sang the role of Marcel in the Canadian Opera Company’s production of Fantasma, composed by Ian Cusson. In this episode, she shares her favourite part of the rehearsal process, what it’s like working with a professional opera company, and what happens when your veil doesn’t fit quite right. Oh! And if you have a question about the bassoon, Olivia is the girl to ask!Learn more about the CCOC: https://www.canadianchildrensopera.comLearn more about Fantasma: https://www.coc.ca/productions/fantasma

Om Podcasten

Rebecca Lane and daughter Zara Lane of The Lane School of Music talk to musical performers, conductors, composers, and kids like you to ask them the questions you've always wondered. Classical music is for everyone (especially kids!) and it's interesting and fun when you ask the right questions.