Emilie - classical singer ref: 6725

Emilie - classical singer

Emilie is an award winning classical soprano based in South Wales. She has been singing since she was five years old, and graduated from City University of London with first class honours. Emilie specialises in operatic and musical thatre repertoire. She brings beautiful sparkle and life to every performance - you can be assured of a "wow" at your event if you choose to book her!

Emilie graduated with First-Class Bachelor of Music degree with Honours in July 2018, from City University of London. She has Postgraduate Diploma in Classical Voice from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, having graduated from the one year intensive programme in September 2019.

Emilie’s favourite arias to sing are ‘Signore Ascolta’ from Puccini’s Turandot, and ‘I Could Have Danced All Night’ from Lerner & Lowe’s My Fair Lady.

Emilie was accepted on to the Glyndebourne Academy course of 2017, spending a weeks residence at Glyndebourne performing and training, and performed at Glyndebourne in November 2017; subsequently, she was awarded the Bill Weston Young Singers Award in 2018, from Glyndebourne Opera House.
Following her graduation from the Royal Welsh College in 2019, Emilie was accepted on to the European Opera Academy scheme, at the Conservatorio Luigi Cherubini in Florence, Italy. Emilie spent three months there from September to December 2019, learning Italian language and studying Bel Canto and Italian Operatic singing techniques.

Testimonials

Wedding"Emilie sang during the signing of the register at our wedding; 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."
Dinner"We were privileged to be entertained by Emilie at our St. David’s Day Dinner this year. She performed a variety of operatic pieces, previewing each with the story behind each song to give context. Emilie also talked of her upbringing in Gwent, her musical journey and education and her ambitions, leaving us with no doubt of her passion for music. She engaged with the audience with charm and confidence. Her singing was simply stunning. We had very enthusiastic feedback from the guests and we would have no hesitation in recommending Emilie."
Rugby club"Emilie has sung for our members on several occasions, both as a soloist within a choir and on her own. A charming young women 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."
Trust opening night"Emilie sang some Puccini in the ballroom on our opening night. She has a beautiful voice and everyone was very moved. I am quite certain it is only a matter of time before she appears at the Royal Opera House.”