Celebrated Canadian opera singer Ben Heppner has announced his retirement.
In a statement, Heppner says he wants to enter a new era in his life.
The 58-year-old added that he would continue as the host of CBC Radio’s Saturday Afternoon at the Opera and Backstage with Ben Heppner.
The B.C.-born Heppner first rose to prominence when he won the CBC Talent Festival in 1979.
The renowned tenor went on to perform at Covent Garden, Bavarian State Opera, Paris Opera, San Francisco Opera and Vienna State Opera.
Source: Canadian Press
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