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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 Choir of St. James Cathedral, as well as a member of the professional core of the Toronto-based Tallis Choir and of St. James Cathedral's Parish Choir.
As a soloist, Miss Robertson has performed with many diverse organizations in the Greater Toronto Area, including the Tallis Choir, Toronto Choral Society, St. James Choral Society, St. James Singers, La-Belle Danse, Musick's Hand-maid, and the Toronto Classical Singers. She has also been a member of the choruses of Opera Mississauga, 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 Albino, Gregory Dahl, Laura Whalen, Andrew Mahon, Bruno Cormier and Patricia O'Callaghan.
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Upcoming
August 10 2008-
4:00pm, St. James Cathedral; Andrew Ager, piano
Twilight Recital, Program TBD
October 25 2008-
7:30pm, St. Patrick's Church, Peter Mahon, conductor
Concert - Tallis Choir: "A Time of Remembrance" featuring Howell's "Requiem" and "Take Him, Earth, For Cherishing", and Vaughan Williams' "Mass in G Minor".
December 6 2008-
7:30pm, St. Patrick's Church
Concert - Tallis Choir: Handel's "Christmas Vespers" and other featured works by Vivaldi and Albinoni. Peter Mahon, conductor
February 28 2009-
7:30pm, St. Patrick's Church
Concert - Tallis Choir: "Holy Week & Easter in the Renaissance" featuring works by Josquin and Taverner. Peter Mahon, conductor.
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