Vocal ability
Classically trained
Vocal range
Soprano
Composer ability
Intermediate
Singing styles
Favourite genres
- Pop
- Indie
- Electronic
- Jazz
Influences: John Williams, John Barry, David Foster, Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion, Sarah Brightman, Sting, Chicago, Huey Lewis And The News, U2, Barbara Streisand, Luciano Pavarotti, Franco Corelli.
*In addition to many years of experience with singing and appearing as a soloist in concerts on stages, in churches and venues in the United States, Europe and Canada, and having collaborated as vocalist, lyricist and songwriter on multiple recordings throughout the years, some recordings which have freely been shared on my websites and some released on labels, a selection of stage performances have included:
Oratorio & Symphony Orchestral Appearances:
- Soloist - Six Songs (Richard Strauss) London Community Orchestra – Centre United Church, London, ON
- Soloist and duets with Tenor, Mark DuBois in the “Tomorrow’s Divas Today” opera concert with the Mississauga Symphony and Conductor, John Barnum at Hammerson Hall in Mississauga, ON, Canada.
- Soprano Soloist in L.V. Beethoven’s, “Ninth Symphony” with the Brampton Symphony Orchestra and Conductor, Robert Raines at The Rose Theatre in Brampton, ON, Canada.
- Soloist in the "Holiday Concert" with The Rainier Symphony Orchestra and Conductor, David Waltman at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center in Seattle, WA.
- Second Fairy in Felix Mendelssohn's, "A Midsummer Night's Dream" with the Northwest Sinfonietta and Conductor, Christophe Chagnard at Town Hall in Seattle, WA and the Rialto Theater in Tacoma, WA. USA.
- Soprano Soloist in Richard Strauss’, "Four Last Songs" with the Lake Union Civic Orchestra and Conductor, Christophe Chagnard at Town Hall in Seattle, WA. USA.
- Soprano Soloist in Gustav Mahler’s, "Das Klagende Lied" with the NW Mahler Festival Orchestra and Conductor, Geoffrey Simon at Meany Hall in Seattle, WA. USA.
- Soprano Soloist in Samuel Barber’s, "Knoxville Summer of 1915" with the Pacific Chamber Ensemble and Conductor, Barney Blough, in Seattle, WA. USA.
- Soprano Soloist in Gustav Mahler’s, "2nd Symphony - The Resurrection" with the Northwest Symphony Orchestra and Conductor, Anthony Spain at Benaroya Hall, in Seattle, WA. USA.
- Soprano Soloist in Gustav Mahler’s, "Das Klagende Lied" with the NW Mahler Festival Orchestra and Conductor, George Shangrow in Seattle, WA. USA.
- 1st Soprano Soloist (Magna Peccatrix) in Gustav Mahler's, "8th Symphony of a Thousand" with the NW Mahler Festival Orchestra and Conductor, Geoffrey Simon at Benaroya Hall in Seattle, WA. USA.
Role in Operetta, Opera & Musical Theatre:
- Vanessa: Samuel Barber’s, “Vanessa” (Summer Opera Lyric Theatre) Robert Gill Theatre - Toronto, ON. USA.
- Rose Maybud: Gilbert & Sullivan’s, “Ruddigore” (London Musical Theatre) Talbot Theatre - London, ON. Canada.
- Mabel: Gilbert & Sullivan's, "The Pirates of Penzance" (NW Savoyards) PUD Auditorium - Everett, WA. USA.
- Madame Herz: Mozart’s, “The Impresario” Chamber Opera Northwest, Seattle, WA. USA.
- Mrs. Nordstrom - Steven Sondheim’s, "A Little Night Music" at the 5th Avenue Theater in Seattle, WA. USA.
- Lilly: Lucy Simon’s, "The Secret Garden" (East Side Musical Theater) - Kirkland, WA. USA.
- Josephine: Gilbert & Sullivan’s, "H.M.S. Pinafore" (Bellevue Opera) - Meydenbauer Center - Bellevue, WA. USA.
- Peep-Bo: Gilbert & Sullivan’s, "The Mikado" (Bellevue Opera) - Meydenbauer Center - Bellevue, WA. USA.
Operatic Roles Prepared:
- Vanessa: Vanessa (Samuel Barber)
- Violetta Valéry: La Traviata (Giuseppe Verdi)
- Der Königin der Nacht: Die Zauberflöte (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)
- Konstanze: Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)
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