Julia Booth | Soprano

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A passionate singer with a "world class" voice (Daily Post), Julia was a 2007/08 PricewaterhouseCoopers Dame Malvina Major Emerging Artist and recent winner of the NZ Aria Competition. A "stunning soprano" (Next Magazine) whose youthful vibrance is matched by a presence and a maturity beyond her years, this Kiwi-Canadian has fast become a "striking centrepiece" (www.waikato.ac.nz) among the next generation of New Zealand's opera elite.

Upcoming Engagements

The Secret Garden
April 17 - May 1 2010 Click here for further details
Clarence Street Theatre, Hamilton

From the production Team of the astonishingly successful season of CATS, Hamilton Operatic Society brings Hamilton, The Secret Garden.
Based on the enchanting novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden follows Mary Lennox as she brings to life not only a garden but also those who surround her.

It is the timeless tale of a special place where magic, hope and love grow with beautiful music helping to unite the characters together on their journey.

The Secret Garden is that rarest breed of family musical that transcends its own generic category, encouraging a sense of wonder and optimism to become a rewarding experience for viewers of any age.

Directed by David Sidwell, Musical Direction by Campbell Douglas and Choreography by Sean Archer.

News

April 23, 2009

Julia places third at the 2009 Lexus Song Quest!

"Booth's Britten's A Poison Tree thrilled with its passion and fire..."
Click here to read full review.

"In third place was Julia Booth who showed an ability to act and convey emotions especially with her heart rending account of Liu’s pre suicide expression of love from Puccini’s Turandot."
Click here to read full review.

March 26, 2009

Julia is named one of six finalists in the 2009 Lexus Song Quest. The final concert, held in the Auckland Town Hall on Thursday April 23rd, will also be broadcast live on Radio NZ. Click here for tickets.

Related news articles:
Julia is on song for top competition - Waikato Times 4/04/09

November 28, 2008

CD Launch for Journey to the Summit, University of Waikato.

Click here to listen to Julia with Eva Radich on Concert FM, "Upbeat" discussing this project which showcases musicians from the University of Waikato and commemorates the life of Sir Edmund Hillary.

November 2, 2008

With a stunning performance of Dvorák's Song to the Moon with the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra (Stephen Mould, conductor), Julia wins the inaugural New Zealand Aria Competition in Rotorua!

The New Zealand Aria competition is one of Australasia's most prestigious singing competitions. Past winners include Anna Leese, Ben Makisi and Philip Rhodes.

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