Dr. Patrick Hansen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Patrick Hansen is the Artistic Director of Opera McGill and an associate professor in the Schulich School of Music at McGill University. He has served on the board of directors for the Association Opera Canada for the past eight years and is currently a member of the membership council for Opera America and the National Opera Association. With over forty years of experience in creative producing for opera, Hansen has worked on more than 300 productions across North America and Europe. He has notably directed the Bulgarian premiere of Kurt Weill’s Street Scene and has held conducting positions at prestigious venues including the Kennedy Center and Pittsburgh Opera. Hansen has a wealth of conducting credits that encompass a diverse repertoire, including operas such as La Traviata, Carmen, and Cenerentola, among others. His work has received accolades from critics, highlighting his ability to bring out profound emotional depth in operatic performances. In addition to his administrative and directorial roles, he is an avid blogger, sharing insights and experiences related to opera and music performance.

Research Interests

Experience

Artistic Director

— Present

Opera McGill • Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Leading the artistic vision and operations of Opera McGill.

Associate Professor

— Present

Schulich School of Music, McGill University • Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Teaching and mentoring graduate students in music performance.

Awards

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Excellence Teaching Award

Courses

Opera McGill (MUEN496 & MUEN 696) Opera McGill Excerpts (MUEN 454 & MUEN 654) Graduate Seminar: Bel Canto Opera Private Vocal Coach Instructor

Requirements for McGill University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
B.Sc. degree or equivalent M.D. degree
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • 2 Letters of Reference
  • CV
  • Personal Statement
  • Confirmation of Supervision
  • Research Project Proposal
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.