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December 06 at Cassis Bistro 420 West Pender Street Heidi Klassen -Lyrico-Spinto Soprano www.theoperaproject.org Soprano Heidi Klassen is one of Canada’s most versatile and exciting performers. She has appeared as principal soloist with Canada’s leading orchestras & opera companies and toured extensively in Europe in a career that spans over 25 years. Ms Klassen’s performances have been described as”…unforgettable, rare and serenely beautiful; “ a voice of stunning range, clarity and sonority”. Heidi is the Founder & Director of The Opera Project, non- profit organization since1997 now based in Vancouver. Ms Klassen holds a Masters of Music with distinction from Indiana University where she studied with legendary Soprano Virginia Zeani. Astrid http://www.astridmusic.com Recording artist Astrid Sars describes her music as global-retro/bossa, urban- jazz, chill lounge. Global music writer Tony Montague in the Globe and Mail describes Astrid as a” Netherlands-born chanteuse, alto saxophonist and songwriter as one of the more experienced artists on the local jazz-lounge scene” “her recording a sophisticated stylistic blend, characterized by tight arrangements, smooth vocals and sultry ambience. “ As a vocalist, Astrid is a kind of a cross between Bebel Gilberto and Sade” Mark Andrews, Vancouver Sun. Cecile Larochelle http://www.cecilelarochelle.com/ Affectionately known as CC is a successful performing artist, songwriter, and vocal producer whose music crosses from jazz to pop. A prominent vocal coach to singers at Disney and Universal Studios, Cecile is a certified Seth Riggs, USA (coach to the stars) singing teacher who re-located her LaRochelle Vocal Studios from Orlando to her hometown of Vancouver. Cecile has also performed on television, and stage working with Sheena Easton, Jon Bon Jovi, and Long John Baldry. She has written, and recorded numerous albums. Cecile’s diva energy is chicken soup for the heart..

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