Fridays at 12:30 Concert Series: Stephen Hegedus, bass-baritone

New programming!

Stephen Hegedus, bass-baritone
TBA, piano

Bass-baritone Stephen Hegedus has been praised by the Ottawa Citizen as a singer possessing “an instrument of rare beauty, majestic and commanding from the bottom of his range to the top.” A finalist at Plácido Domingo’s Operalia and prize winner of the Lyndon Woodside Oratorio Solo Competition, Hegedus has established himself as one of Canada’s leading bass-baritones, appearing with major opera companies, orchestras, and festivals throughout North America and abroad.

Program description coming soon.

A public masterclass with Stephen Hegedus and Western Music students is planned for later in the afternoon. 

This concert is supported by a generous gift from Brenda Rolfe and the Dorothea & Orrin Rolfe Memorial Music Fund.

Update Aug. 27, 2026 - Tenor Josh Lovell is no longer able to perform as previously scheduled. 

 Location: von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University

Livestream: This event will be available to watch live via livestream at music.uwo.ca/events/livestream

This event is presented as part of the Don Wright Faculty of Music “Fridays at 12:30” concert series, an eclectic mix of music featuring guest artists, faculty, and students. Concerts are planned to be less than 60 minutes in length, making them a great way to spend your lunch hour! For more "Fridays" events, visit music.uwo.ca/events/fridays.html

• All are welcome. No tickets or RSVP required. Simply attend and enjoy!
• End times are approximate. 
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