 The Incarnations of Barbara Hannigan, a Multifaceted Artist 
Soprano, conductor, muse, artistic director, mentor—Canadian Barbara Hannigan’s career is exceptional in every way for its eclecticism, for the undeniable excellence of her achievements, and for her seemingly inexhaustible energy. Catapulted to superstar status for her stunning performance in the role of Lulu in Brussels in 2012, named “Star Artist” at the Lucerne Festival in 2014, and winner of the Glasshütte Original MusicFestivalAward in 2020, where she was described as a ‘creative volcano,’ Hannigan has premiered more than 85 works, many of them written for her. In 2017, she launched Equilibrium ( eq ), a unique mentoring program for a small group of young emerging artists she has selected to work with. While attending the eq workshops, the author observed that in addition to encouraging these musicians to approach their budding careers with confidence, discipline and joy, and to surround themselves with stimulating artistic partners, Hannigan offers her partnership in their projects and continues to nurture them.