Introducing............Alexandria Moon
| Type of post: | Chorus news item |
| Sub-type: | No sub-type |
| Posted By: | Ian Sutherland |
| Status: | Current |
| Date Posted: | Thu, 10 Oct 2024 |
In this second article about our upcoming performance of Rossini's Petite Messe Solenelle we introduce our mezzo-soprano soloist, Alexandria Moon.
We are delighted that mezzo soprano Alexandria Moon will be singing with us on 9 November. The mezzo-soprano soloist is featured in several sections, including the Gloria and the Credo, but most prominently in the epic final movement, the Agnus Dei.
Alexandria has a wide-ranging repertoire in opera, oratorio and secular works, and is a current member of the opera studio at the Royal College of Music in London. She has sung this work previously with Guildford Choral and Grantham Choral societies.
She recently made her role debut as Lucretia from Britten’s “The Rape of Lucretia” in a new production with British Youth Opera at the Brunel Museum in Rotherhithe. She was mentored by Dame Sarah Connolly and her performance was described by critics as “mesmerising” …” with her warm mezzo, she’s tender and vulnerable, yet there’s a core of steel as she spits out the text like bullets.”
Alexandria looks forward to her next role debut as Concepción in Ravel’s one-act comedy “L’heure espagnole” at the Royal College of Music this November.
She says,” I'm an avid dog and cat lover and have two black cats of my own: Boog and Bear, who will be staying at home for my visit to Coventry. I’m thrilled to sing this wonderful music again. The Agnus Dei, in particular, is very close to my heart, and used to be a bucket list solo of mine. I am eternally grateful to have had the opportunity to sing this piece before. Every time it reminds me of how much singing means to me as it moves me very deeply. I hope our audience in Coventry will enjoy it as much as I do!”
We are delighted that mezzo soprano Alexandria Moon will be singing with us on 9 November. The mezzo-soprano soloist is featured in several sections, including the Gloria and the Credo, but most prominently in the epic final movement, the Agnus Dei.Alexandria has a wide-ranging repertoire in opera, oratorio and secular works, and is a current member of the opera studio at the Royal College of Music in London. She has sung this work previously with Guildford Choral and Grantham Choral societies.
She recently made her role debut as Lucretia from Britten’s “The Rape of Lucretia” in a new production with British Youth Opera at the Brunel Museum in Rotherhithe. She was mentored by Dame Sarah Connolly and her performance was described by critics as “mesmerising” …” with her warm mezzo, she’s tender and vulnerable, yet there’s a core of steel as she spits out the text like bullets.”
Alexandria looks forward to her next role debut as Concepción in Ravel’s one-act comedy “L’heure espagnole” at the Royal College of Music this November.
She says,” I'm an avid dog and cat lover and have two black cats of my own: Boog and Bear, who will be staying at home for my visit to Coventry. I’m thrilled to sing this wonderful music again. The Agnus Dei, in particular, is very close to my heart, and used to be a bucket list solo of mine. I am eternally grateful to have had the opportunity to sing this piece before. Every time it reminds me of how much singing means to me as it moves me very deeply. I hope our audience in Coventry will enjoy it as much as I do!”
