Born in Linz Austria, Jeannette Aster was brought up and educated in Montreal, Quebec, Canada . Trained initially as a classical dancer, she obtained her BMus in Voice Performance from McGill University before going on to study Opera Production at the London Opera Centre in London, England.
She has since enjoyed an active international career as artistic director, opera consultant, freelance stage director and operalogue. Her productions have been featured in opera houses around the world.
She regularly offers masterclasses in operatic role study and dramatic interpretation around the world for young artist programmes and prestigious music schools.
Since 2001 Aster is General Director of La Roche D'Hys - Domaine des Arts , an international centre for cultural encounters in Burgundy, France. La Roche D’Hys is a professional development centre to host special projects which encourage creative thinking and the exchange of ideas.
Movement workshop: Hall 301, 6 pm
Masterclasses in operatic role study and dramatic interpretation: Hall 221, 7 pm