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Opera

 

 

Vocal

 

Fiona Kimm is a renowned mezzo-soprano who has made a name for herself in the world of classical music. Born on 22nd May 1955 in Edinburgh, Scotland, Fiona grew up in a family that was passionate about music. Her father was a professional violinist, and her mother was a music teacher. Fiona's love for music was evident from a young age, and she started singing in choirs and playing the piano when she was just a child. Fiona's formal music education began at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, where she studied singing under the tutelage of Patricia MacMahon. After completing her studies, Fiona moved to London to pursue a career in music. She continued her training at the Royal College of Music, where she studied with Hervey Alan and Patricia Clark. Fiona's career as a professional singer began in the early 1980s when she joined the Glyndebourne Festival Opera. She quickly established herself as a talented mezzo-soprano, and her performances were praised for their clarity, power, and emotional depth. Fiona's Glyndebourne debut was in 1982, where she played the role of Cherubino in Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro." She went on to perform in several other productions at Glyndebourne, including "The Magic Flute," "Don Giovanni," and "The Barber of Seville." In 1984, Fiona made her debut at the Royal Opera House in London, where she played the role of Rosina in "The Barber of Seville." Her performance was widely acclaimed, and she was praised for her vocal agility and comic timing. Fiona went on to perform in several other productions at the Royal Opera House, including "Carmen," "The Marriage of Figaro," and "Don Giovanni." Fiona's international career took off in the late 1980s when she started performing in major opera houses around the world. She made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York in 1988, where she played the role of Dorabella in Mozart's "Così fan tutte." Her performance was praised for its warmth and sensitivity, and she quickly became a favorite among audiences and critics alike. Fiona's other notable performances include her portrayal of Octavian in Richard Strauss's "Der Rosenkavalier" at the Salzburg Festival in 1995. Her performance was widely acclaimed, and she was praised for her vocal range and emotional depth. Fiona also played the role of Klytemnestra in Richard Strauss's "Elektra" at the Royal Opera House in 2003. Her performance was praised for its intensity and dramatic power. Throughout her career, Fiona has received several awards and honors for her contributions to classical music. In 1991, she was awarded the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in an Opera for her portrayal of Rosina in "The Barber of Seville" at the Royal Opera House. In 1996, she was awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society Music Award for Singer of the Year. Fiona was also awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2002 for her services to music. In addition to her work as an opera singer, Fiona is also a respected concert performer. She has performed with several major orchestras around the world, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. Fiona has also recorded several albums, including "Songs of the Auvergne" and "The Art of Fiona Kimm." Fiona's career as a mezzo-soprano has spanned over three decades, and she continues to perform and record music to this day.

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