Lynsey Docherty - Soprano

Biography

Lynsey read music at City University with vocal training at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, studying privately since with Jacqueline Bremar and Phillip Thomas at English National Opera. Opera roles performed and studied include Fiordiligi Cosi Fan Tutte, Pamina/ 1st Lady Magic Flute, Donna Anna Don Giovanni, Countess/ Susanna Marriage of Figaro, Micaela Carmen, title role in The Merry Widow, Marenka Bartered Bride, Tatyana Eugene Onegin, Giannetta The Elixir of Love.

Lynsey has given recitals in St. Martin-in-the-Fields (London), Chelmsford Cathedral, Cheltenham Town Hall, Barber Institute of Fine Arts (Birmingham), Chapel Royal (Brighton), Salisbury International Arts Festival, Llantilio Crosenny Festival as well as music societies across the UK. Her recent appearances as an oratorio and orchestral soloist include Mozart Vespers and Faure Requiem in Norwich Cathedral, Mendelssohn's Elijah with the Exeter Philharmonic Choir in Exeter Cathedral, Brahms' Requiem with Hayes Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Mozart's C Minor Mass with the Aylesbury Choral Society, Beethoven Mass in C with the Henley Choral Society, Mozart Exsultate Jubilate with Hayes Symphony Orchestra and Mozart Concert Arias with Sarum Orchestra as their 06/07 'Young Artist'.

Lynsey has been in demand for her work in contemporary music and has had two song cycles written especially for her, premiering works at the Queen Elizabeth Hall for the Park Lane Group Composers' Forum. In contemporary opera she has appeared in the world premiere of American composer Howard Fredrics' The Whitechapel Whirlwind at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London, and she sang a leading role for the world premiere performance of Richard Peat's new chamber opera I'm the King of the Castle in September '06 at the Holywell Music Rooms, Oxford.

Also active as a vocal animateur, Lynsey has worked with the Children's Music Workshops and the Norwich Theatre Royal/ Glyndebourne Touring Opera in opera educational projects.

Reviews

'However, the sensations of the evening were Lynsey Docherty, already experienced in many Mozart roles, singing Anna and Steven Gallop in the Commendatore role. Docherty went from strength to strength, culminating in a performance of her last aria (Non mi dir in the original) that would have received an ovation had the audience not been less sparse' Peter Schofield - Oxford Magazine, May 07

'Lynsey Docherty's passionate Donna Anna' Opera Now, June 07

'Lynsey Docherty gave a smoothly elegant performance of the more modern, heart-melting soprano solo [Laudate Dominum]. And she seized the second chance to receive admiration with her assurance in the Pie Jesu from Faure's Requiem.' Eastern Daily Press, Mar 07

'...soprano Lynsey Docherty who performed with confidence and dramatic presence. A consummate performer she sang with sharp musical characterisation aided by an attentive and sensitive orchestra. The selection from One Touch of Venus was delivered with subversive charismatic allure'. Hampshire Chronicle, Jan 07

'The range and expression in her voice really is remarkable for a young performer and her second piece, a concert aria by Mozart was, quite simply, captivating'. Salisbury Journal, Jan 07

' I first heard Lynsey four years ago and was knocked sideways by her voice. Her charismatic performances have established her as one of the most exciting young artists on both the concert and operatic stage.' Howard Moody, conductor, Jan 07

'... soprano Lynsey Docherty, whose glorious voice seemed to soar effortlessly to whatever height was required of it... a delightful soprano' Henley Standard, June 06. Beethoven Mass in C

Repertoire

Opera

Bizet Carmen;
Donizetti Elixir of Love;
Lehar The Merry Widow;
Mozart The Marriage of Figaro;
Mozart Cosi Fan Tutte;
Mozart The Magic Flute;
Mozart Don Giovanni;
Offenbach The Tales of Hoffman;
Strauss; Die Fledermaus;
Smetana The Bartered Bride
Tchaikovsky Eugene Onegin;
Verdi La Traviata

Oratorio/ Orchestral

Beethoven Mass in C;
Brahms Requiem;
De Falla El amor Brujo;
Elgar The Kingdom;
Faure Requiem;
Linley Song of Moses;
Mendelssohn Elijah;
Mozart Vespers;
Mozart C Minor Mass;
Mozart Requiem;
Mozart Exsultate Jubilate;
Mozart Voi avete un cor fedele;
Mozart Ah lo previdi;
Rossini Petite Messe Solonelle;
Strauss Four Last Songs;

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