CATRIN JOHNSSON, mezzo-soprano
Catrin Johnsson, Mezzo-Soprano, was born in
Sweden and trained at the Royal University College
of Music in Stockholm and the Royal Academy of
Music in London. Awards include the prestigious
Christina Nilsson Award.
Catrin has lived in London for many years and has
recently moved to New Zealand and made her debut
with New Zealand Opera in their 2016 production
of The Magic Flute in the role of Second Lady.
Operatic roles include the title role in The Duchess
of Malfi for English National Opera, Dido in Dido
and Aeneas and Medoro in Handel’s Orlando for
the Åmot Opera Festival in Norway, Cherubino Le nozze di Figaro, La Ciesca
Gianni Schicchi and Dimitri Fedora for Opera Holland Park., Dorabella Così fan
tutte, Carmen, Meg Page Falstaff, Hansel Hansel and Gretel, Adelberto Ottone and
Idelberto Lotario (London Handel Festival), Nicklausse Les Contes d’Hoffmann,
Prince The Happy Prince, Zerlina Don Giovanni, Second Lady and Third Lady The
Magic Flute.
Oratorios and concerts include: Verdi Requiem, Bach Magnificat, St Matthew
Passion, Christmas Oratorio, Handel Messiah, L’Allegro, il Penserioso ed il Moderato,
Mozart Requiem and Mass in C minor, Mahler Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen
(Queen Elizabeth Hall), Kindertotenlieder (Purcell Room), Grieg Haugtussa
(St John’s, Smith Square).
Catrin works as a Performance Teacher at the University of Auckland and as vocal
consultant for Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir.
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