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author = ["authors/jenna.md"]
categories = "Interview"
date = "2015-04-27T21:56:00-04:00"
lastmod = "2015-04-27T21:56:00-04:00"
primary_image = "https://res.cloudinary.com/schmopera/image/upload/v1545409169/media/webhook-uploads/1430186063438/Michael%20Robert-Broder%20Square.jpg.jpg"
publishDate = "2014-04-27T09:56:00-04:00"
related_people = ["scene/people/michael-robertbroder.md"]
short_description = "Vancouver native Michael Robert-Broder is a rising baritone in the Canadian operatic scene. Between rehearsals for his quickly approaching gig as Bartolo in Opera York&#039;s production of Il barbiere di Siviglia, Michael chats about what roles he&#039;d love to tackle, the responsibilities of young singers, opera&#039;s relevancy today, and how Canadian companies can help opera evolve."
slug = "talking-with-singers-michael-robertbroder"
title = "Talking with singers: Michael Robert-Broder"

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Vancouver native Michael Robert-Broder is a rising baritone in the Canadian operatic scene. Between rehearsals for his quickly approaching gig as Bartolo in Opera York's production of [Il barbiere di Siviglia](http://www.operayork.com/springseason.html), Michael chats about what roles he'd love to tackle, the responsibilities of young singers, opera's relevancy today, and how Canadian companies can help opera evolve.

Are you a fan of Michael's? Let us know why in the comments below! (And, visit his [website](http://www.michaelrobertbroder.com/).)
