Voice | Piano | Saxophone | French Horn Teacher

Ages: 4+ for Piano, Voice and 8+ for French Horn, Saxophone | Level: Up to Gr. 6 for Piano, ARCT for Voice, intermediate to advanced for French Horn and Saxophone  | Exam Prep: RCM

Olivia Rapos is a passionate and accomplished coloratura soprano and educator based in Vancouver, BC, known for her “bell-like tone.” Her professional career began when she performed the role of Todd in The Auction. John Terauds of Ludwig van Toronto praised her performance, saying, “…young soprano Olivia Rapos who, in an instance of gender-blind casting, does excellent work in the grandson’s role.” She later debuted as Violet in The Pencil Salesman, earning critical acclaim from Opera Canada and The Toronto Star.

Olivia studied classical voice with Donna Bennett (OC), receiving her RCM Grade 10 certification, and continued her studies at UBC’s opera program under Nancy Hermiston (OC) and Judith Forst (OC, OBC). She has performed notable roles such as Kitchen Boy in Rusalka, Anna Reich in The Merry Wives of Windsor, and the lead in The Little Match Girl. With over 15 years of experience, Olivia’s repertoire spans classical, opera, pop, and jazz. In 2013, she released her jazz album, Jazz Maiden.

In addition to her performance career, Olivia is passionate about teaching. She has over 7 years of experience, specializing in working with children with ASD and Down syndrome. She teaches voice, piano, saxophone, French horn, and movement, fostering a supportive environment for all levels. Her upcoming engagements in BC and Ontario can be found at www.studioliviamusic.com, and she is currently working on a new jazz album set for release in 2025.