Joseph So talks to Edith Wiens, the great Canadian soprano and celebrated teacher, about advice for aspiring singers
As Canadian opera lovers know well, the Great White North has produced many outstanding classical singers. While most of them receive their early training at home, many choose to continue their studies outside Canada, mostly in the US or Europe. This is due to the relatively limited opportunities for full-time classical singing careers in Canada. Many have gone on to flourishing careers in Europe, gracing their prestigious opera houses and concert halls.
Soprano Edith Wiens is a prime example. Born to a Mennonite family in Saskatoon, Wiens studied in Hanover, Germany at a young age and won several European competitions along the way. She made her professional debut in 1980 with the Berlin Philharmonic, marking the start of a
