Mary Dibbern

Mary Dibbern is a classically trained pianist with extended experience in vocal collaboration. She has taught as a guest lecturer at universities, colleges, and for young artist programs in the US, Canada, Europe and Asia. She is currently Music Director of Education for the The Dallas Opera. She is studying at the University of Texas at Dallas for a PhD in Humanities with an emphasis on translation studies. Her interest in French language and music led her to study and work in Paris where she lived for thirty-one years. She has worked internationally as a recital accompanist, vocal coach, master class teacher, recording artist and lecturer. She has a special interest in working with emerging singers and pianists to help them make the transition from higher education studies to professional music careers. Mary has collaborated with publishers to create editions of unknown French vocal and chamber music. She has translated both study and performing versions of French, German and Italian opera librettos, as well as French writings in musicology.