Originally cast as Mercedes, Beste has been thrilled to step in for Carmen during the opening night of Calgary Opera’s production of Bizet’s Carmen. On the second night she performed the role of Carmen as well. To hear more about this story please click the link below:
CBC: Calgary Opera’s lead singer lip syncs opening night of Carmen
Beste will have the privilege to perform for the directors of the European Opera Houses for a second time in Montreal.
Concerts will take place in Montreal on November 15th and 16th, 2014.
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Beste has recently joined Calgary Opera Emerging Artist Program for Season 2014-2015 and will be performing roles such as Jean, Vicomte de Morcerf (Le Portrait de Manon, Massenet), Marcellina (cover) (Le Nozze di Figaro, Mozart), and Mercedes (Carmen, Bizet).
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Beste will be performing at Tous à l’Opéra organized by Chorégies D’ Orange. The concert will take place at Palais des Princes in Orange, France on May 10th, 2014.
Beste will be an apprentice at the Music Academy of The West’s 2014 Music Festival in Santa Barbara and will be also performing Mercedes (cover) in Bizet’s Carmen.
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Beste will be the guest soloist of The Royal Conservatory Orchestra concert, given in honor of the Canadian composer Murray Schafer’s 80th birthday. Beste will be performing Murray Schafer’s work “Adieu to Robert Schumann” on April 25th at the Koerner Concert Hall. To purchase tickets, please click here.
Beste performs “Fox” in Janacek’s The Cunning Little Vixen with the GGS Opera on March 19 & 21, 2014 at The Koerner Concert Hall.
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Beste will perform at the GGS Vocal Showcase at Mazzoleni Hall on February 1, 2014. To purchase tickets, please go to https://tickets.rcmusic.ca/public/default.asp
We are happy to announce that Beste has been named Jeunes Ambassadeurs Lyriques. Ms. Kalender is excited to have the chance to represent her adopted country Canada. She will be performing at the gala in Montreal on November 10, 2013. Along with other laureates, Beste will perform at the Bourgie Hall of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts to an audience that includes prominent directors from several European opera houses.
In July 2013, Beste joins the CoOPERAtive Program. Directed by Westminster voice faculty members Laura Brooks Rice and Christopher Arneson, the CoOPERAtive Program is presented in cooperation and consultation with professionals in the field of opera.
Beste will be working with distinguished musicians, artists, and directors such as Susan Ashbaker, Sandra Bernhard, Pierre Vallet, and Kathleen Kelly.
