Soprano Singer specialising in Classical, Oratorio, Operatic and Musical Theatre repertoire
Emilie is a Classical Soprano based in South Wales. In Autumn 2022, she appeared on ‘The Voice UK’ and chose to join team Sir Tom Jones. Singing at the blind auditions as a duo with tenor, Thomas Mottershead, Thomas and Emilie had four chair turns from the coaches, and Sir Tom also used his block button on Olly Murs.
Emilie has been singing since she was five years old, and one of her earliest memories is winning her first singing competition at the age of six, singing a Welsh children’s song, ‘Mi Welais Jac-y-do’, at her school Eisteddfod.
She has a Postgraduate Diploma in Classical Voice from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, graduating in September 2019, and a First Class Undergraduate Music Degree from City University of London.
Emilie was awarded the Bill Weston Young Singers Award from Glyndebourne Opera House in October 2018; the award is given once every two years to a singer who has been involved with the Glyndebourne Education programme, which in Emilie’s case, was Glyndebourne Academy 2017. Following her studies, Emilie was accepted to study a three-month Erasmus through the European Opera Academy at the Conservatorio Luigi Cherubini in Florence, Italy, completing the programme and returning to Wales in December 2019.
More recently, in June 2022, Emilie entered two categories at the 2022 Abergavenny Eisteddfod and won both the ‘Song from A Show’ and ‘Championship Solo competitions. She appeared in ‘Payday Party’, a commissioned piece of political theatre by Common Wealth theatre company, in both Chapter Arts Centre and Edinburgh Fringe in August 2022; the cast will be representing Wales at the 2022 Edinburgh festival fringe, with the show being sponsored by the Arts Council of Wales.
Emilie travels to various locations around the UK to perform. Her example repertoire list is updated regularly and available via email upon request.
Repertoire List
Opera & Operetta Arias
- Bellini – (Norma) Casta Diva
- Britten – (Peter Grimes) The Embroidery Aria
- Catalani – (La Wally) Ebben? Ne Andro Lontana
- Dove – (The Enchanted Pig) It’s My Wedding!
- Dvořák – (Rusalka) Song to the Moon
- Gershwin – (Porgy and Bess) Summertime
- Gounod – (Romeo And Juliette) Je Veux Vivre
- Handel – (Giulio Cesare) V’adoro Pupille
- Handel – (Jephtha) Farewell Ye Limpid Springs And Floods
- Handel – (Serse) Ne Men Con L’ombre
- Handel – E Gelosia Quella Tyrana
- Handel – (Rinaldo) Lascia Ch’io Pianga
- Herbert – (The Enchantress) Art Is Calling For Me
- Lehar – (Giuditta) Meine Lippen Sie Kussen So Heiss
- Massenet – (Manon) Adieu notre petite table
- Massenet – (Manon) Gavotte (Obéissons quand leur voix appelle)
- Mozart – (The Magic Flute) Ach, Ich Fühls
- Mozart – (Don Giovanni) Batti Batti
- Mozart – (Don Giovanni) La Ci Darem La Mano (Baritone Duet)
- Mozart – (Don Giovanni) Or Sai Chi L’onore
- Mozart – (Don Giovanni) O Bel Masetto
- Mozart – (Don Giovanni) Vedrai Carino
- Mozart – (The Marriage Of Figaro) Porgi Amor
- Mozart – (The Marriage Of Figaro) Dove Sono I Bei Momenti
- Mozart – (The Marriage Of Figaro) Deh Vieni Non Tardar
- Mozart – (The Marriage Of Figaro) Voi Che S’appete
- Puccini – (Gianni Schicci) O Mio Babbino Caro
- Puccini – (La Boheme) Quando M’en Vo
- Puccini – (La Boheme) Si Mi Chiamano Mimi
- Puccini – (Tosca) Vissi D’arte
- Puccini – (Turandot) Signore Ascolta
- Puccini – (Turandot) Tu Che Di Gel Sei Cinta
- J. Strauss – (Die Fledermaus) Adele’s Laughing Song/Mein Herr Marquis
Classical Song
- Barber – Sure On This Shining Night
- Bellini – Vaga Luna
- Bellini – Per Pieta Bel’idol Mio
- Bellini – Vanne O Rosa Fortunata
- Berlioz – Villanelle
- Bocelli – Time To Say Goodbye
- Bonincini – Per La Gloria D’adorarvi
- Caccini – Amarilli Mia Bella
- Caldara – Sebben Crudele
- Debussy – Beau Soir
- Debussy – Il Pleure Dans Mon Coeur
- Delibes – Les Filles de Cadiz
- Faure – Après En Reve
- Faure – Les Berceaux
- Faure – Le Secret
- Giordan – Caro Mio Ben
- Gluck – O Del Mio Dolce Ardor
- Gurney – All Night Under The Moon
- Mozart – Oiseaux Si Tous Les Ans
- Morfydd Owen – April
- Morfydd Owen – Sunshine Time
- Pergolesi – Se Tu M’ami Se Sopiri
- Quilter – Weep You No More Sad Fountains
- Scarlatti – Consolati E Spera
- Stradella – Pieta Signore
- Strozzi – La Vendetta
- Viardot – Hai Luli!
- Viardot – Les Filles de Cadiz
- Vivaldi – Un Certo Non So Che
Lieder
Liszt – Der Fischerknabe
Fanny Mendelssohn – Schwanenlied
Felix Mendelssohn- Venitiansches Gondellied
Schubert – Ave Maria
Schubert – Ganymed
Schubert – Du Bist Die Ruh
Schubert – Die Forelle
Schubert – Nacht Un Träume
Schubert – Gretchen Am Spinnrade
Schubert – Auf Dem Wasser Zu Singen
Schubert – Auf Dem See
Schumann – Meine Rose
Schumann – Frauenliebe Und Leben (Song Cycle)
Schumann – Stille Tranen
R. Strauss – Allerseelen
R. Strauss – Zueignung
Wolf – In Dem Schatten Meiner Locken
Oratorio
- Faure – Pie Jesu
- Lloyd Webber – Pie Jesu
- Handel – Messiah – Soprano Chorus And Solo
- Bach – Magnificat – Soprano Chorus And Solo
- Brahms – German Requiem – Movement V (solo) & soprano chorus
- Vivaldi – Gloria – Soprano Chorus And Solo
- Vivaldi – Gloria – Domine Deus (Aria)
Musical Theatre
- 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue – Take Care of this House
- Anastasia – In My Dreams
- Anastasia – Journey to the Past
- Anastasia – Once Upon A December
- Avenue Q – There’s a Fine, Fine line
- Carousell – If I Loved You
- Carousell – You’ll Never Walk Alone
- Cats – Memory
- Disney – Aladdin – A Whole New World (duet)
- Disney – Beauty and the Beast – A Change in Me
- Disney – Beauty and the Beast – Tale as Old as Time
- Disney – Frozen – Let It Go!
- Disney – Frozen – For The First Time In Forever
- Disney – Frozen – Love is an Open Door (duet)
- Disney – Frozen II – Into the Unknown
- Disney – Mary Poppins – A Spoonful of Sugar
- Disney – Mary Poppins – Feed the Birds
- Disney – Moana – How Far I’ll Go
- Disney – Mulan – Reflection
- Disney – Pinocchio – When You Wish Upon A Star
- Disney – Pocahontas – Colours of the Wind
- Disney – Pocahontas – Just Around The Riverbend
- Disney – Sleeping Beauty – I Wonder
- Disney – Sleeping Beauty – Once Upon A Dream
- Disney – The Little Mermaid – Part of Your World
- Disney – Toy Story – When She Loved Me
- Evita – Don’t Cry For Me Argentina
- Evita – You Must Love Me
- Kiss Me Kate – So In Love
- Les Miserables – Castle On A Cloud
- Les Miserables – I Dreamed A Dream
- Les Miserables – Bring Him Home
- Les Miserables – On My Own
- My Fair Lady – I Could Have Danced All Night
- My Fair Lady – On The Street Where You Live
- My Fair Lady – The Rain In Spain (Duet)
- My Fair Lady – Wouldn’t it be Loverly
- The Greatest Showman – Never Enough
- The Greatest Showman – A Million Dreams
- The Greatest Showman – Rewrite the stars
- The King And I – Getting to Know You
- The King And I – Hello Young Lovers
- The King And I – Shall We Dance
- The Phantom of the Opera – All I Ask of You (Soprano & Tenor Duet)
- The Phantom of the Opera – Angel of Music (Soprano Duet)
- The Phantom of the Opera – Think of Me
- The Phantom of the Opera – The Music of the Night
- The Phantom of the Opera – Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again
- The Secret Garden – How Could I Ever Know
- The Sound Of Music – Edelweiss
- The Sound Of Music – The Hills Are Alive
- The Sound Of Music – I Have Confidence
- The Sound Of Music – My favourite things
- Threepeny Opera – Pirate Jenny
- West Side Story – I Feel Pretty
- West Side Story – Tonight (duet)
- West Side Story – Somewhere (duet)
Welsh Repertoire
- Suo Gân – Welsh Folk Tune
- Calon Lân – John Hughes
- Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau
- The Bells of Aberdovey – Brinley Richards
- April – Morfydd Owen
- Sunshine Time – Morfydd Owen
- Yma o Hyd – Dafydd Iwan
- Anfonaf Angel – Robat Arwyn
- Gwahoddiad – John Tudor Davies
- Guide Me O Thou Great Jehova – John Hughes
Testimonials
“Emilie performed at our wedding ceremony. She is a first-class professional, with dexterity, grace, and in true style she wowed our guests, many of whom commented on how moving and high calibre she was. We were especially grateful for a tailored ceremony, where both herself and her Pianist Thomas went above and beyond our expectations. This made the experience highly personal, and we will be forever grateful. Do not hesitate to book, and it will be the best investment you make at any event! Thank you both, Chloe & Jamie”
Chloe Wates
Bride“Emilie has been blessed with a remarkable voice. She has incredible breath control and carries extensive legato passages with ease. She also has an obvious skill with dynamics. Emilie is capable of conveying emotions that come from deep within her soul when responding to the meaning and passion of words and phrases. The great control of her vocals and incredibly balanced, amazing performances are unique and leave an audience in awe. Her vocal range and technique are certainly a gift.”
Brian Thomas
Composer/Lyricist –“Talk of the Day !!!! Emilie sang during the signing of the register at our wedding on the 25th of January 2020; with over 100 guests, Emilie brought the 13th-century church to a standstill. With what can only be described as a jaw-dropping performance, my Mayoral Chaplin has never seen a standing ovation given by a wedding congregation in over 50 years of officiating at weddings.”
Mr William Routley
Mayor of Newport“It was a pleasure to share the concert platform with Emilie for our concert at the Cornerstone in Cardiff. Her programme enthralled the audience and choir alike. What versatility and poise she has in performance. Emilie captivated the audience with singing of such character and charm, and all executed with the most impressive vocal technique. We look forward to working with Emilie again in the future.”
David Leggett
Musical Director of The Cardiff Ardwyn Singers“Emilie has sung for our members on several occasions, both as a soloist within a choir and on her own. A charming young woman with an absolutely beautiful voice who brings each and every person in the room to hushed attention and focus on her performance. With a choir of our own and national roots based in song, we at London Welsh Rugby Club have high standards when it comes to singing. Emilie brings joy to our membership and, for those of brought up in the hills and valleys of Wales, a moving sense of family and home.”
Gwyn Williams
Chairman – London Welsh Rugby ClubMFL784
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