Taryn Plater is a versatile singer and creator, recognized for her “dramatic and vocal thrust”, “strong yet lyrical mezzo-soprano”, and “excellent acting chops” (Opera Canada).
Driven by an interest in opera’s relationship to different genres and mediums, Taryn’s portfolio focuses on Ukrainian art song, new works, and the intersection of jazz and classical music.
A concert for the curious — the discoveries, and the give-and-take that usually stays behind closed doors.
Saturday May 9, 7:30PM
Thin Walls
Experiments in jazz and classical music.
Concerts and recordings that bridge two seemingly distinct musical worlds.
Production
As a producer, Taryn is excited about opening new avenues for artistic collaboration. With Opera Unbound, she has commissioned and workshopped a new opera (U-29) and a new dance/music pieces (Floating Island).
Most recently, Opera Unbound premiered The Fox, an eerie new chamber opera by Roan Shankaruk, based on the novella by D. H. Lawrence.
Pamyatayesh
A digital-hybrid concert exploring memory and culture through Ukrainian art song.
Supported by the Shevchenko Foundation and the BC Arts Council
Rhythm and space (and more space)
Created through Manitoba Opera’s DEAP, 2024