Alexandra Babbel
Alexandra Babbel directs and instructs with the unique goal "that my pupils may oneday surpass me."
American soprano Alexandra Babbel has entertained audiences throughout the world in title opera roles such as Mimi, Musetta, Pamina, First Lady, Magda and was recognized as an expert in modern opera of the twentieth century singing world premier performances such as "The Aspern Papers." With degrees in Choral Music Education, Opera Performance and Pedagogy from Taylor University, University of Michigan, University of Alberta and Northwestern University and professional representation in Chicago, Ms. Babbel has achieved significant recognition as performer and pedagogue.
After relocating to Kelowna she opened Alexandra Babbel Studios and is the founding director emeritus of Opera Kelowna. Ms. Babbel continually challenges her ensembles by arranging educational and performance tours to Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Netherlands, England and tours to New York City. Plans to tour Japan were thwarted by the pandemic. Singers have the opportunity to experience master classes by other opera greats such as Barbara Bonney and Isabel Bakdarian, Dawn Upshaw, Dr. Kinza Tyrell, Maestro Bernard McDonald and Maestro Les Dahla who is appearing in this festival later in the month. Eleven of Ms. Babbel’s pupils are now singing professionally throughout the world.