Ian Burns

Ian Burns

1992

Baritone

USA

Masterclass 2020

Engagements

2020 Masetto (Cover) , Don Giovanni (W. A. Mozart), The Glimmerglass Festival

2019 Starek (Cover) , Jenůfa (L. Janáček ), The Santa Fe Opera

2019 Marcello (Cover) , La Bohème (G. Puccini), The Santa Fe Opera

2019 The Gardener (Cover) , The Thirteenth Child (P. Rouder), The Santa Fe Opera

2018 Leutenant Audebert, Silent Night (K. Puts), UBC Opera

2018 Marcello , La Bohème (G. Puccini), UNF Opera

Education

Diploma in Opera, University of British Columbia, USA

Competitions

Semifinalist, Mary Jacobs Smith Singer of the Year Competition (USA)

 

Dated: Autumn 2020

How did you get into music?

I was always a fan of opera, but I never thought I could sing. It wasn’t until later in university where I was studying acting that I was encouraged to try singing and found that I had an operatic voice.

What music do you love to dance to?

I love dancing to Latin music, it brings out my Latino heritage. My abilities as a dancer however I cannot speak to.

Which famous person would you like to have dinner with?

I would love to have dinner with Julia Child especially if she cooks.