Caroline Joy Accomplished classical soprano for any event

Based in United Kingdom

Ludlow, England
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Ludlow, England, United Kingdom
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up to 12500 miles
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Price
from £275 (GBP)
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Rated
10 / 10 from 5 reviews
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Available to book from £275 (GBP). For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.

About / Biography

Accomplished classical soprano for any event. Online performances/session recordings also available, or opera duo with tenor (Trovatori).

I am a classical singer who has performed in some of the UK's best venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall and Birmingham Symphony Hall working with world-class orchestras and conductors including Sir Andrew Davies, Gianandrea Noseda and Paul Daniel.

With the BBC Singers, London Voices and RSVP Voices I've recorded in Abbey Road Studios, Maida Vale Studios and Watford Colosseum, and also have my own recording studio from which I work with clients from all over the world.

I also enjoy performing at events all over the UK as a soloist for choral societies and concerts, festivals and galas as well as for private events such as weddings, funerals, parties and more.

I have a wide repertoire for clients to choose from, and although I specialise in classical and operatic repertoire I'm open to singing songs and pieces from other genres too. My extensive performance and event experience guarantees peace of mind for each client that I work with, and my passion for music comes across in every performance!

Here's my formal biography:

Caroline started singing after graduating from Durham University with a degree in music specialising in composition. Her operatic roles have since included the title role of Tosca for Heritage Opera; Fiordiligi (Cosi fan Tutte) for Opera UK and Birmingham Chamber Orchestra; Queen of the Night (Die Zauberflöte) for British Youth Opera and Surrey Opera; Clorinda (La Cenerentola) and Adina (L'elisir d'amore) for Vox Lirika, Tatyana (Eugene Onegin) for Birmingham Chamber Opera and Gilda (cover) (Rigoletto) for Heritage Opera. She played the Lace Seller (Death in Venice) in the Aldeburgh Festival, directed by Yoshi Oida; a role she also performed at the Bregenz Festival where she also appeared as the ZDF Director and Airport Officer in Benedict Mason's Playing Away, directed by David Pountney.

As a concert performer Caroline has sung in venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Cadogan Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall as well as in performances on BBC Radio 3. She has worked with world-class orchestras such as the Philharmonia and BBC Symphony Orchestra under the baton of conductors including Sir Andrew Davies, Gianandrea Noseda, Robert Ziegler and Paul Daniel.

She has sung as a soloist internationally performing works including Brahms' Requiem, Haydn’s Creation, Mahler's Symphony No.4, Mozart's Exsultate, Jubilate, Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel's Messiah, Schubert's Magnificat and Wagner's Wesendonck Lieder.

As a session singer Caroline has sung with the BBC Singers, London Voices, Voices Unlimited, RSVP Voices and Conventus and is now also a session performer online, recording her voice and compositions for clients around the world. Caroline and her husband Darren perform internationally together as the duo Trovatori. She has received coaching from David Syrus, Mary King, Anthony Legge and Donald Maxwell and continues her vocal studies with Arwel Treharne Morgan.


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10 / 10

Location

Based in United Kingdom

Ludlow, England
Travels worldwide
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 miles)

Song list

A select few of the pieces I have performed for various events:

O mio babbino caro (Puccini)

Habanera (Bizet)

Deh vieni, non tardar (Mozart)

Barcarolle (Offenbach)

Un bel dí (Puccini)

Ave Maria (Schubert)

Alleluia (Mozart)

I know that my Redeemer liveth (Handel)

Casta diva (Bellini)

Con te partiro (Sartori/Quarantotto)

Pie Jesu (Fauré)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

Performing the soprano solo from Brahms' Requiem at the Birmingham Symphony Hall - a beautiful venue and such a joy to sing there!


What's your favourite type of event?

I love performing in oratorios and at church services and events.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I have over 20 years of performance experience - starting with stage performances around the world, and now I also have my own recording studio and work with clients across the globe on new classical pieces, film soundtracks and more!


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

My musical tastes are eclectic, but classically I admire Maria Callas, Birgit Nilsson and Renee Fleming. Other influences include Joan Baez, Kate Bush and Björk!

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

My set up time is usually 30-45 minutes before a performance or event, depending on whether I am performing a cappella or with a small PA/backing tracks. If working with an accompanist it is usually better to arrive at least an hour before the event.


Are you happy to perform outside?

I can perform outside if the weather is suitable! Some kind of shade or covering is helpful acoustically, unless I'm performing with a mic and PA system.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

I'm very happy to include 1-3 special requests if they are suitable for my voice.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous customers have called my appearances at their events "amazing", "fantastic" and other very flattering superlatives! I love bringing something special and memorable to all kinds of events.

More Info

Event types

Wedding

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Recording Session

Virtual Event

Christmas Party

Genres

Classical

Film / TV

Opera

Medieval / Early Music

1920s Music

1930s Music

1940s Music

Christmas

Church Music

Easy Listening

Acoustic

Vintage

French Music

German Music

Italian Music

Spanish Music

Features

Will travel internationally
100% acoustic (no power)
Male & female vocalists
Public liability insurance
Female vocalist

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