Barbara Hannigan, the 'soprano conductor' in studio q

Renowned Canadian opera singer Barbara Hannigan joins Shad to discuss her rare talent for conducting and singing — at the same time. She also reflects on how the male-dominated conventions of opera are changing.

q is a magazine show that’s unpredictable in the best sense - proud to be “a wild mix of culture by way of Canada” as described by the New York Times. The Globe & Mail noted the show’s “raging popularity across a variety of platforms -- podcasts, television, websites, satellite radio, terrestrial radio, and occasional live remote broadcasts."

[FriendlyEyes]

Love what Barbara says about risk taking. Her choices and performances indeed inspire others to reflect on their own choices. Thanks for challenging us Barbara

[jnsurg]

I love Ligeti, I love Hannigan. She is one of the most creative artists of our time. She said she loved taking risks.

[johnbarna]

"...not to control, it's...to be free...Taking risks...under pressure...really exciting" -- 9:40 - 10:12 -- awesome

[expatchoiceasia]

I've just discovered you.Thank you for your gift and sharing it with the world!

[NicolasGarciaLieberman]

"it's not to control... it's to be free. To be free under pressure"

Yeah!

[contactkeithstack]

I'm really fascinated by people who's faces express 2 different emotions at the same time.
It's maybe 100% from the eyes - 1 seems like the muscles are tighter than the other - but maybe that tension say something about the person's persona.
Sometimes it's clearly just a physical thing - there's asymmetry in the persons face - but with her for example it looks like there are 2 contrasting perceptions and expressions.

[crazyduck]

i am a vocalist and i am quite a fan of Barbara. I sent my 75 y.o Aunt her singing and composing video after she sent me a Boccelli video.

[johnbarna]

9:40 - 10:12 would make a great mini-clip

[galiciasgone]

why does she dress ridiculous for her performance like a school girl, does not go no matter how talented. great voice but that part n ot good.