“... gave a masterful performance and received a thunderous, well-merited ovation.”
—Journal de Montréal
“…pianist Rich Coburn… could be called a hero.”
—Ludwig Van
The Habanera from Bizet's Carmen, as re-imagined by Quintus 4. Suzanne Kantorski, voice; Juan Sebastian Delgado, cello; Krystina Marcoux, percussion; Rich Coburn, piano & arranger
As Associate Conductor for Volcano Theatre's Tremonisha—named one of the New York Times' Best Classical Music Performances of 2023—I got to indulge my passion for reimagining how opera can be created and performed. This innovative and entrepreneurial spirit defines my career: I've pioneered techniques for recording opera with virtual instruments that transcend the traditional limitations of pre-recorded tracks, and taught myself sound design to create the auditory landscape for Pointe-à-Callière Museum's "Vikings - Dragons of the Northern Seas" exhibition. And I was hired as organist at Christ Church Calgary—whose choir are regular visitors to Westminster Abbey—without formal organ training.
After a 15-month exploration of DEI as the Senior Manager of Community Partnerships and Repertioire Diversity at Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra, I’ve realized I want to be creating. So I’ve recently returned to my musical career. Other highlights include serving as Music Director for Geneviève Leclerc's 176 Notes tour, performing throughout China, and collaborating with my identical twin brother, also a pianist.
Forget Me Not - A Broadway Cabaret to benefit those affected by or living With Alzheimer’s Dementia
Music Director
February 15th, 2025 - Montréal
