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"Individual performances of note
came from Laura Woods, a genuinely full-toned mezzo equally impressive as Maddalena and Amneris" Musical Pointers
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BiographyLaura Woods, aged 26, is a London based Mezzo Soprano studying under the tutelage of Professor Susan McCulloch. Previous teachers include Christine Cairns and Coral Gould. Laura, originally from Derbyshire, graduated from Birmingham Conservatoire in 2007, with First Class Honours, also taking the college's first prize titles in both the lieder and opera competitions. She was also first runner up in the annual oratorio prize. At Birmingham Conservatoire, Laura gained considerable experience on both the operatic stage and concert platform. Her studies there were kindly suported by the EMI Music Sound Foundation. She also achieved success with British Youth Opera in consecutive seasons, in chorus and substantial cover roles. Since graduating, Laura has been in demand as a mezzo soprano soloist in oratorio and opera, corporate engagements and private functions. Laura has recently worked for Opera Holland Park, Buxton Opera, Riverside Opera and commences an engagement with Grange Park Opera in May 2009. |
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