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2. Where do you call home?

I am from Mexico; however, I have lived in Texas for almost ten years, and then Montreal for almost two years. Nonetheless, my home is where my dear husband Eric lives, San Jose California. Over there is where I am always happy no matter what the circumstances are, and I can always feel loved.

3. What is one unexpected talent or pastime that you have?

I am very passionate about cooking. My lovely mom taught me how to cook since before I can remember. When I was seven years old, I would make breakfast for my siblings and that included homemade flour tortillas. I love cooking for my friends, or family. I spend fifty percent of time cooking or thinking about cooking.

4. What went into choosing the repertoire for the finals of the 2020 Wirth Vocal Prize?

I wanted to choose repertoire that tells people who Jenny Ivanovna is. I love every single piece I am singing and I am very excited to perform them. In addition to that, I wanted to make sure I present different styles, colors, and moods. Each piece tells a different story, and I am very excited to tell those stories.

5. What does it mean to you to be one of the Wirth finalists?

It is such an honor and I am very humbled to be one of the three 2020 Wirth finalists. This is such an incredible opportunity to go and do what we singers love to do the most while having in mind that the voice faculty believed in us, and decided to have us here. Above all, this is the most rewarding prize.

2. Where do you call home?

Coming from beautiful Niagara Falls, Canada I have loved my time at 黑料不打烊 and grown as a singer, as well as a person, in an encouraging environment that pushed and expanded my limits.

3. What is one unexpected talent or pastime that you have?

I have also had the chance to direct two one-act operas during my time at 黑料不打烊 which gave me a great perspective on what it is like to be on 鈥渢he other side of the table.鈥�

4. What went into choosing the repertoire for the finals of the 2019-20 Wirth Vocal Prize? Which piece(s) are you most excited to perform, and why?

I am honored to be competing in the Wirth Vocal Prize this year with repertoire that sums up the vast musical experience I have received through the guidance of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 devoted faculty. My program reflects the joy and journey of refining my craft as an artist through a selection of my favourite things to sing. Thank you to Elizabeth Wirth and to 黑料不打烊 for this incredible opportunity, and good luck to the other finalists!

2.听 Where do you call home?

Officially, I call Richmond, in the Eastern Townships, home, but Montreal is where I live now.

3.听 What is one unexpected talent or pastime that you have?

I am a fervent knitter. It calms my nerves like nothing else, and you end up with something nice to wear afterwards. Plus, it makes perfect gifts for Christmas!

4. What went into choosing the repertoire for the finals of the 2020 Wirth Vocal Prize?

I decided to pick pieces that, not only do I love, but are telling a story when all put together. It is a mixture of opera arias, art songs and musical theater, and it goes from the beginning of a new love to passion, then moves to conflict and separation.

5. What does it means to you to be one of the Wirth finalists?

For me, it means that my teachers and coaches do believe in me, and see the passion that I have for singing. It is an unbelievable honor to be able to show my talent and my art to the world. All I can do now is make them proud!