With over two decades of international experience, Sharon Mohar is a renowned stage director and

dramatic coach, recognized for her transformative work with emerging opera artists worldwide. As

the Artistic Director and Co-founder of Canto Vocal Programs, Sharon has dedicated her career to

mentoring singers and guiding them toward a refined and authentic artistic identity.

At the heart of Sharon's work lies her signature methodology, The Active Triangle - a powerful

approach that interweaves body, music, and stage into a unified, dynamic interpretive tool. This

innovative technique enables singers to unlock a deeper connection with their craft, reshaping their

understanding of performance and empowering them to evolve from vocal technicians into

compelling storytellers.

In 2024, Sharon and Canto were invited to create and lead the Opera Studio at the Cluj Opera

House in Romania - a prestigious new initiative that places her at the forefront of one of Eastern

Europe's most exciting operatic developments. She continues to serve as a mentor at Cluj, playing a

central role in shaping the artistic growth of its resident singers.

Sharon's unique perspective is rooted in her theatrical training at the prestigious Cours Florent in

Paris. Her direction is grounded in the belief that music contains all the theatrical elements

necessary for character development. By harnessing the innate drama within the score, she helps

singers craft deeply expressive performances that resonate with audiences.

A regular collaborator with opera companies and institutions in New York, Louisville (KY), Virginia,

Zagreb, Bucharest, Lyon, Toulouse, Bordeaux, and beyond, Sharon has built a global reputation for

her empowering and artistically transformative work. She has taught on the faculties of the

International Vocal Arts Institute (IVAI) in Tel Aviv and the Institut Canadien d'Art Vocal (ICAV) in

Montreal.

In 2012, Sharon founded Les Maîtres Sonneurs, a Toulouse-based opera company known for its

engaging productions and innovative educational outreach.

Through her visionary direction, holistic teaching method, and unwavering commitment to artistic

excellence, Sharon Mohar continues to shape the future of opera - one singer, one story, and one

performance at a time