Fresno State University Masterclass
Sun May 28, 2023
12:30 pm PDT
Salon 12
12:30 pm PDT
Salon 12
Classical/Opera
High School
Undergraduate
Young Artist/Emerging Pro
General Information
Text and Subtext: Becoming a Convincing Singing Actor
Work with Dr. Briggs - soprano and opera director, to craft a convincing stage performance! Presenter
Maria Briggs
Dr. Briggs-Okunev is a Russian-born, Australian soprano. She has a Bachelor degree in piano performance, Sydney Conservatorium of Music; Masters in vocal performance, Newcastle Conservatorium and DMA in opera, Sydney University and Northern College of Music, UK. Dr. Briggs’ research is focused on training of young opera singers tertiary opera training. Dr. Briggs has sung with Opera Australia, Pacific Opera and Glyndebourne Opera Festival, UK. She joined Fresno State in 2016 as Assistant Professor of Voice. www.okunevmusic.com