Tiffany Lau
About
Soprano - Tiffany Lau is currently doing her Doctoral degree at the University of Bristol. Lau graduated with an academic degree with honors from the Music Department at the University of Hull, and later obtained a scholarship to study a master's degree to Complete the study in vocal music. Later, Lau furthered her professional career in Opera at Royal College of Music in U.K with Professor Patricia Rozario, Andrew Robinson and Stephen Varcoe. Early enlightenment by Ms. Chan Pui-Shang and Chiffon Lee. Lau then studied in the UK for years, studying with a number of singers such as, Sarah Rhodes, Claire Booth, as well as vocal coach, Andrew Mattews-Owen, Kevin Thraves and more. During these years, Lau has obtained excellent results in the Royal School of Music Diploma, Trinity College of Music as well as London College of Music: FTCL, FLCM, LTCL and ATCL.
Throughout the years Lau has also received lots of awards. In Oct 2012, Lau was awarded the Honourable Mention Award in the 6th International Singing Competition, New York. In 2008, she won Miss Barbara Fei Vocal Scholarship. Lau held the first concert ‘In the Heart of You’ in 2007 at the Hong Kong Shueng Wan Civic Centre, with great success. During 2008 - 2010, Lau has performed in two recital concerts at the University of Hull, and was invited to take part as a soloist guest by many music groups St. Patrick's Church, Goole Choral Society, Snaith Choral Society, respectively, in venue St. Patrick's Church, Goole Parish Church, Snaith Priory Church, Hemingbrough Minster. In 2014, Lau had her recital at the St. Mary Church, London.
In Oct 2012, Lau became the youngest and the first Hong Kong Soprano to sing at Carnegie Hall, New York. In 2011, Lau performed in ‘Tiffany Lau Recital’ with great success in Hong Kong. Lau often sings western opera arias, art songs and folk songs in concert, including a wide range of period repertoire. Lau's operatic roles include Margarita from Faust, Juliette from Romeo et Juliette, Despina from Cosi fa tutti and Servillia from La Clemenza di Tito. Most recently Lau was interviewed by TVB in and New Tang Dynasty Television, discussing about singing experience. In addition to performance activities, Lau is also active in music education and trained a lot of talented singer. Since 2014, Lau has been invited to be the adjudicator of the singing competition locally and internationally, including ‘‘Hong Kong Charity Music Festival Competition’’ and ‘‘Asia Musicians Competition’’. Lau directed over 10 opera productions since 2014. In 2015, Lau has established her vocal academy in Hong Kong.
Please visit www.sopranotiffanylau.com for more information.
女高音 - 劉倪彤女士 現時正修讀教育博士課程,主要研究為音樂教育學。早年於英國赫爾大學音樂系畢業,獲學術榮譽學士,及後以優異成績獲取獎學金完成修讀演唱碩士學位。早年得到陳佩珊老師及李芝玲老師啟蒙,學生時期已積極參與多項音樂活動,及各項學界比賽。其後到英國留學,先後跟隨多位著名歌唱家Chiffon Lee、Sarah Rhodes、Claire Booth 等,以及聲樂指導Andrew Mattews-Owen、Kevin Thraves等,更以優異成績獲得獎學金鑽研聲樂。其間考取英國皇家音樂學院演唱文憑、聖三一音樂學院及倫敦音樂樂院,聲樂演唱研究院院士、聲樂教師及聲樂獨唱文憑均取得優異成績。為了對美聲唱法有更深層次的認識,於二零一三年劉氏到英國皇家音樂學院進修歌劇課程,並隨聲樂家Patricia Rozario,聲樂指導Andrew Robinson 及 Stephen Varcoe。
二零一三年十月,劉氏 參加紐約全球聲樂賽, 奪得最具潛質大獎。多年來,劉氏 在比賽中多次獲獎項,在二零零八年,在比賽中獲得了費明儀女士聲樂獎學金。劉氏曾於二零零七年,假香港上環文娛中心舉行首場音樂會《扣人心弦2007》,獲得各界好評。二零零八至二零一零年其間,於赫爾大學兩度舉行個人獨唱會,又多次應音樂團體St. Patrick’s Society 、 Goole Choral Society 、 Snaith Choral Society之邀請,分別於St. Patrick’s Church、 Goole Parish Church 、Snaith Priory Church、Hemingbrough Minster等,為其擔任獨唱嘉賓。二零一五,劉氏 更於英國倫敦聖瑪莉堂舉行獨唱會。
二零一三年十月, 劉氏 應邀出席紐約卡內基音樂廳的音樂會。成為最年輕在該音樂廳獻唱的香港女高音。二零一一年,劉氏 於香港荃灣大會堂舉行《劉倪彤個人獨唱會》,獲得各參與者高度評價。劉氏 常於音樂會上演唱西洋歌劇、神劇、藝術歌曲以至民歌等,多年來參與的演出不計其數。二零一零年被新唐人電視台邀請專訪對美聲見解及體會,又於二零一一年五月接受香港無線電視的音樂節目訪問,暢談對聲樂的心得。除演唱活動外,劉氏 亦熱心於音樂教學工作,多年來致力推廣藝術教育,培訓藝術人才。自二零一四年,劉氏 為本地及國際聲樂比賽擔任評審,其中包括為《香港國際音樂節 》、《亞洲音樂家大賽》。劉氏 由2014年起指導10餘套公演歌劇。劉氏 亦於二零一五年七月開辦了聲樂學校,培育年輕聲樂家。
Teaching Style
My students age between 4 - 80. I love to teaching singing and directing opera production.
After teaching over 15 years, my teaching philosophy is ''Inspire your Inner Voice''. Everyone have beautiful voice, the point is how you kick start and refine your voice!
I am familiar with ABRSM, Trinity, LCM Grade and diploma exam repertoire.
My teaching focus is Classical singing and Opera.
Curriculum
Hello, My first language is Cantonese. I am happy to teach in English as well!
I used to train students with varied vocal exercises, such as Sieber, Vaccai, Lutgen, Panofka , Caesari etc.
My usual 60 mins teaching plan:
10-15 mins Warm-up singing muscles, including some small talks with student to get know their mood and tension.
15 mins Refine your voice and vocal technique with varied vocal exercise
20 mins New/ latest music learning, including singing languages guide
10-15 mins Stagescaft and performance coaching on previous repertoire
