| Allison Angelo |
Introduction "A fabulous discover is Allison Angelo" "Angelo is a real find, her sweet lyric soprano instantly catching the ear with its warmth."
BiographyHailed as “A fabulous discovery” by the Toronto Star’s John Terauds, Canadian soprano Allison Angelo is emerging as a talented and versatile young singer who is rapidly gaining recognition on the operatic and concert stage. In early 2010, she made her debut with the Toronto Symphony conducted by Peter Oundjian during the Mozart 254 Festival. During the 2010-2011 season, she looks forward to appearances in Edmonton as Musetta in LA BOHEME, Mozart’s REQUIEM for Symphony Nova Scotia. and MESSIAH with the Edmonton Symphony and Vancouiver Bach Choir. The young Nova Scotian recently appeared with the Boston Pops under Keith Lockhart, at the Tanglewood Festival and was featured in the world premiere of Schafer’s CHILDREN’S CRUSADE produced by Soundstreams for Toronto’s Luminato Festival. She participated in the workshop process for Vancouver Opera’s world premiere of LILLIAN ALLING and was heard in recital in the Greater Toronto Area. Highlights of previous seasons included concerts with the Aldeburgh Connection, Chorus Niagara, Off Centre Music Series, Orpheus Choir of Toronto, St. Cecilia Concert Series and a return to Toronto Operetta Theatre as Kristal in THE BIRD SELLER. In her 2007/08 season, Ms. Angelo was active in the world of operetta as the leading lady in the Jeunesses Musicales du Canada production of LA VEUVE JOYEUSE, and later, she debuted for Toronto Operetta Theatre as Juliette in THE COUNT OF LUXEMBOURG. In concert, she was heard as the soprano soloist in Rossini’s PETITE MESSE SOLENNELLE with the University of Ottawa Orchestra & Choirs and was a guest artist at the Governor General’s Arts Awards Gala. On the recital stage, appeared for Calgary's Mountainview Concert Series and the St. Cecilia Concert Series in her native Nova Scotia. Ms. Angelo spent the summer of 2008 as a Vocal Fellow at the prestigious Tanglewood Music Center. An alumna of Atelier Lyrique de L'Opéra de Montréal, Ms. Angelo sang the roles of the Governess in THE TURN OF THE SCREW and Belinda in DIDO AND AENEAS with the Atelier, as well as the High Priestess (AÏDA) and Naiade (ARADNE AUF NAXOS) on the mainstage and has returned since as Rose in LAKMÉ. Other operatic performances in recent seasons include Kolombine in I Musici de Montréal's production of Salieri's A LITTLE HARLEQUINADE, and she was guest soloist with l'Opéra d'Avignon in France, Nova Scotia Opera’s New Year’s Eve Gala and L'Opéra de Montréal's 10th Anniversary Gala. After her performance in the title role of Banff’s FILUMENA production, Ms. Angelo returned to Banff to workshop the role of Anna in FROBISHER by Murrell and Estacio. In concert, Ms. Angelo has been a featured soloist with Canadian presenters including the Aldeburgh Connection, the Performing Arts York Region Series and the Nova Scotia International Tattoo. A semi-finalist in the Montreal Symphony Competition, she has been a prizewinner in the Jeunes Ambassadeurs Lyriques competition, a semi-finalist in the Verviers Concours de Chants (Belgium) and an encouragement award recipient in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. She was awarded the 2006 L'Opéra de Montréal Prize and is a recipient of awards from the Nova Scotia Talent Trust, including the Portia White Award for Voice. Ms. Angelo has appeared on BravoCanada!’s OPERA EASY, and was heard on CBC in l'Opéra de Montréal’s LAKMÉ. Ms. Angelo received her Bachelor of Arts in Music and Theatre from Dalhousie University and her Artist Diploma in Voice and Masters of Music in Opera Performance from the University of Toronto where she studied with Jean MacPhail. Other roles include Morgana in ALCINA, Despina in COSI FAN TUTTE, and Lucy in THE BEGGARS’ OPERA. In addition, Ms. Angelo has spent three summers at the Banff Centre in their Opera as Theatre residency. August 2010 For further information, please visit www.allisonangelo.com Full RepertoireOPERA
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Reviews“A fabulous discovery is Allison Angelo, as a painter’s model. Her big, golden soprano would be as appropriate for Verdi as this confection.” “…Allison Angelo as Juliette sang with distinction…Angelo is a real find, her sweet lyric soprano instantly catching the ear with its warmth.” “ The two vocal and dramatic stars of the show are soprano Allison Angelo, as the earnest Christel, and tenor Keith Klassen as the rake, Count Stanislaus. Both play their characters to the hilt while also throwing their full dramatic energies behind their impressive voices.” “Stand-out voices include…soprano Allison Angelo as Christel”
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