Dr. Krisztina Szabó

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Krisztina Szabó is a highly sought-after mezzo-soprano artist based in North America and Europe, renowned for her supreme musicianship and stagecraft. She has been involved in the promotion and performance of contemporary Canadian works and has appeared extensively on major opera and concert stages across Canada. Szabó regularly performs with esteemed companies including the Canadian Opera Company, Vancouver Opera, Tapestry Opera, Early Music Vancouver, and Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Her international engagements include performances with the San Francisco Opera, Stadttheater Klagenfurt, and Wexford Festival Opera. In 2018, she made her Royal Opera Netherlands Opera debut in George Benjamin’s opera "Lessons In Love And Violence," which earned a Grammy nomination for Opera Recording. Szabó has been nominated twice for the Outstanding Performance Dora Awards for her role in "Kopernikus" and has won a Dora Award as part of an ensemble. Her discography includes recordings such as "Highwayman" and "Found Frozen: Songs Jeffrey Ryan." In addition to her performance career, she teaches voice privately and is committed to fostering new talent in music.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.