Kripa Nageshwar, received her Bachelor of Music degree (Vocal Performance) from the University of Alberta in 2007 and her Master of Music degree (Vocal Performance) from the University of Montréal in 2010, under the guidance of Adrienne Savoie (teacher) and Louise-Andree Baril  (vocal coach). She has performed the roles of Miss Pinkerton (The Old Maid and the Thief) and Susanna (Le nozze di Figaro) at the University of Alberta; Moth (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 2005), Célie (Signor Deluso, 2005) and Miss Silverpeal (Der Schauspieldirektor, 2006) at the Opera NUOVA Summer Program; and Ida ( Die Fledermaus, 2008) at the University of Montréal’s Opera-Studio. Ms. Nageshwar also had the unique opportunity to participate in the summer program at the Franz Schubert Institut in Baden bei Wien, Austria in July 2007, where she developed her skills in German Lieder. In June 2009, Ms. Nageshwar organized and performed in a Trans-Canada Recital Tour, visiting five major Canadian cities, to raise funds for local charities. Since then, she has been auditioning and participating in competitions, whilst continuing to build her operatic repertoire and exploring Oratorio and Baroque music.