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As I started to update this page with New Year greetings to you all, the terrible tragedy in Haiti was announced around the world. There will be a benefit concert in Calgary Alberta on January 28th. Details can be found on the schedule page. PLEASE support this concert if you are in the area. I will be joining some wonderful artists, production crew and local musicians who are giving their time and talents to raise funds to help the relief effort. It is being supported by the Haiti Calgary community.

I am pleased to share some video highlights from the recent performances with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra- again this can be found on the new video page. New clips from other concerts will be added in the next few weeks so keep watching!! Some new photographs too can be found on both the past performance and personal memories pages.

Thank you all for your support and emails last season.  AND...thanks to your support my versions of Ave Maria by Mascagni and Caccini continue to stay in the top three places in their respective itunes charts!

One of the world's most prestigious music publishing houses-  Editions Peters - has recently published a set of Four Theatre Songs for soprano by the British composer Stephen McNeff, texts by playwrite Edward Bond. I performed the world premiere of these songs many years ago in London and I am delighted that they are now available. I highly recommend any classical singer looking for new repertoire to feature these songs in their concert programmes.

In the meantime, if you are travelling in Alberta Canada, and visiting the Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, you can experience a new high definition video called "Wildness Revealed" which surrounds the audience with stunning images of that beautiful environment and wildlife. My voice was used in the soundtrack and I was intrigued to hear how the various instruments and voice were mixed and transformed to complement the breathtaking images.
 

Finally, in answer to an email query- I enjoy the singing styles of many sopranos. I am constantly inspired and intrigued by the work of Renee Fleming, Dawn Upshaw, Barbara Bonney, Christine Shafer, Patricia Petibon, Kathleen Battle, Sumi Jo, Sissel, Sarah Brightman, Katherine Jenkins and Celtic Woman. Also the versatility of Bryn Terfel and Il Divo.

Hope you visit me again soon.

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michelle@michelletoddsoprano.com
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