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"there's a lovely rich and resonating colour to this
voice…"
"Very polished singing!"
"A very artistic performance of some very challenging repertoire."
"A fluid coloratura presented with ease and meaning."
"Performance showed exquisite artistry."
"Showed excellent understanding of the music."
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Biography
Canadian mezzo-soprano Elaine Robertson is a member of the professional core of the Toronto-based Tallis Choir and of the Parish Choir and St. James Singers chamber ensemble of St. James Cathedral, Toronto.
As a soloist, Miss Robertson has performed with many diverse organizations in the Greater Toronto Area, including Vocalpoint Chamber Choir, Toronto Choral Society, St. James Choral Society and Festival Chorus, La-Belle Danse, Musick's Hand-maid, and the Toronto Classical Singers. She has also been a member of the choruses of Opera Mississauga (now Royal Opera Canada), Opera in Concert, Opera Anonymous and Consort Caritatis.
An active recitalist with repertoire ranging from early music to oratorio, opera and art song, Miss Robertson's range, coloratura, and vocal warmth have been consistently praised. As an ensemble singer, she has performed with other accomplished Canadian soloists including Michael Colvin, Laura Whalen, Gregory Dahl, Carolyn Sinclair, Bruno Cormier, Bruce Kelly, and Patricia O'Callaghan.
Recent engagements have included Brahms' "Liebeslieder Waltzes" with the Tallis Choir, Handel's "Messiah" with the St. James Singers, and Elgar's "Sea Pictures" with Michael Bloss, piano. Upcoming performances include a reprise of Elgar's "Sea Pictures" with Andrew Ager, piano as part of the Elgar Festival being held at St. James Cathedral, June 19-21, 2007. |
Upcoming
No concerts currently planned. |
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