Mezzo Soprano Available for Private Recitals & Concerts
Biography
Rachel is a classically trained mezzo soprano opera singer based in London with a Masters degree in Vocal Studies from Trinity Laban Conservatoire.
Performing regularly in Opera for companies such as Winslow Hall, Grimeborn Opera Festival and Dulwich Opera Company, Rachel is a natural onstage with a varied repertoire. She prides herself on bringing opera and classical music to wider contemporary audiences in an engaging, yet professional way.
Rachel recently appeared in “La Forza del Destino” at the Royal Opera House.
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Whilst remaining true to the beauty of the music, Rachel brings her enthusiasm and fresh take to classical music, emphasizing that it can be truly accessible to anyone. Performing with live accompanist, band, orchestra, or recording, her versatility ensures that she can perform to suit any venue.
Repertoire List
Handel
Svelgiatevi nel core
Neghittosi or voi che fate
Dixit dominus (second soprano solos)
As when the dove laments her love
O care O parolette
Messiah (soprano solos)
Bach
Quia respexit
Coffee cantata (entire work)
Et Exhultavit
Pergolesi
Stabat mater (soprano I, choir and cu jus animam solo)
Mozart
Deh vieni
Una donna
Torna di tito
Batti batti
Non so piu
Voi Che Sapete
L’ho perduta
Laudate Dominum
Ach ich fuhls
Rossini
Una Voce poco fa
Verdi
Volta la terrea
Saper vorreste
Vivaldi
Domine deus
Humperdinck
Der kleine sandmann bin ich
Ravel
5 melodies populair grecques
Schubert
Du bist die ruh
An die musik
Gretchen am spinnrade
Strauss
Die nacht
An die nacht
Winterweihe
Morgen
Allerseelen
Berg
An die Nachtigall
Im zimmer
Wolf
Verborgenheit
Brahms
O komme holde sommernacht
Botshaft
Von ewjger liebe
Mahler
Ich ging mit lust
Faure
Chanson d’amour
Requiem (soprano Solo and choir parts)
Roger Quilter
Now sleeps the crimson petal
Fear no more the heat of the sun
Purcell
Indian queen (all female solos, role of Quivera)
Sweeter than roses
Britten
On this island song cycle (5 songs)
Embroidery aria
The last rose of summer
The salley gardens
Gurney
Sleep
Bridge
Mantle of blue
Stravinsky
No word from tom
I go to him
Testimonials:
“A joy to work with” – Nick Milner-Gulland, former Musical Director for the New Sussex Opera
New Sussex Opera
Opera House(Rachel) showed a maturity and awareness of the music… The intelligent approach was most encouraging, with the interpretation being well considered and informative”
Opera Star
Her singing contained commitment to the imaginative and expressive challenges…well intentioned, charmingly persuasive and focused” – Jennifer Hamilton, Head of Vocal Studies at Trinity Laban Conservatoire
Jennifer Hamilton
Head of Vocal Studies at Trinity Laban ConservatoireMFL425
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