BIOGRAPHY
Internationally acclaimed English soprano Fiona Tanner Baldwin has enthralled audiences the world over.
Over the past twenty years Fiona has set the musical realms of corporate entertainment and street opera/theatre alight with her seductive vocal dexterity and captivating interpretations of some of Opera’s finest roles. From the manuscripts of Mozart, Rossini, Verdi, Puccini and Donizetti, Fiona has enthralled audiences the world over with her unique portrayal of characters such as Fiordiligi, Rosina, La Contessa, Adina, Violetta, Mimì, Norina, Pamina and Madama Butterfly.
As a much loved and respected entertainer, Fiona has delighted many high-profile clients, such as the King of Jordan, Elton John, Matthew Parris, Aldo Zilli, and Placido Domingo, with her exquisite voice and effervescent personality. Drawing from an extensive repertoire that spans the Classical, Romantic, Contemporary and Musical Theatre divides, Fiona is a truly versatile musical artist.
A former graduate of City University and Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Fiona has carved a hugely successful career as a musical entrepreneur. Inspired by a deep passion for opera and an unstoppable desire to share the magic of the genre with all, Fiona founded Garden Opera together with Jane Haughton in 1994 and Oyster Opera in 2001. Ever devoted to refining her instrument, Fiona currently studies with David Pollard.
PAST EVENTS
A much loved and respected entertainer.
Fiona has received invitations to perform at a myriad of events across the globe, ranging from intimate gatherings to balls, fashion shows, awards ceremonies, and festivals. Recent notable appearances include the European Space Agency (Frankfurt), Houses of Parliament (London), International Kite Festival (Singapore), the Orient Express, and Le Festival PicNic (France).
REPERTOIRE
Opera Roles Performed
Mozart Le nozze di Figaro, La Contessa
Puccini La bohème, Mimi
Verdi La Traviata, Violetta
Mozart Cosí fan tutte, Fiordigligi
Donizetti L’elisir d’amore, Adina
Mozart Die Zauberflöte, Pamina
Donizetti Don Pasquale, Norina
Puccini (in concert) Madama Butterfly, Butterfly
Offenbach La belle Hélène, Hélène
Wagner Das Rhinegold, Wellgunde
Bizet Carmen, Micaëla
Humperdinck Hänsel und Gretel, Hänsel
Rossini Il barbière di Siviglia, Rosina
Mozart Così fan tutte, Dorabella
Mozart Le Nozze di Figaro, Marcellina
Gluck Orfeo ed Euridice, Orfeo
Roles studied
(performed in part)
Donizetti Lucia di Lammermoor, Lucia
Donizetti Anna Bolena, Anna
Gounod Faust, Margherita
Rossini La Cenerentola, Cenerentola
Rossini La Cenerentola, Clorinda
Oratorio
Bach B Minor Mass, Christmas Oratorio, Magnificat, St Matthew Passion, St John Passion
Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem
Charpentier Te Deum
Handel Joshua, Messiah,
Samson, Theodora
Mozart Mass in C Minor,
Requiem, Allejuia, Laudate Dominum
Orff Carmina Burana
Pergolesi Stabat Mater
Rossini Petite Messe Solennelle
Rutter Magnificat
Vivaldi Gloria