Fiona Whitehead (Soprano) Fiona has been singing from an early age. She started out in musical theatre and progressed to an opera repertoire in her early 20's, successfully competing at musical festivals, including the Bristol Eisteddfod. Fiona's first chance to sing opera on stage was at an English National Opera workshop singing the role of Micaela from Carmen. Fiona then joined Kennet Opera and has sung the roles of Frasquita, (Carmen) The Countess (Marriage of Figaro), Santuzza (Cavalleria Rusticana), Violetta (La Traviata) and Queen of the Night (Magic Flute). Fiona lived for a time in Houston, Texas, where she sang with a Houston Choir. She is now back in the UK and living in Hampshire.
Vikki Champion (Soprano) Vikki Champion was born in Bristol and performed in school choirs, choral societies and folk groups in her school and college days, but only took up singing seriously in recent years training with Michael Harper who has helped her discover a new vocal range and ability in various genres of music. She joined Kennet Opera in 2003 and has performed in The Pearl Fishers, Eugene Onegin, Faust, and the Magic Flute including some principal roles. Vikki has also regularly performed in soirees, solo and collaborative recitals and operatic evenings over the past few years as well as appearances at music festivals where she has won many awards. Vikki is a photographer specialising in portraits and makeovers currently living and working in Berkshire.
Guy Edwards
(Tenor) Since rediscovering his passion for singing and opera a few years ago, Guy has taken major roles with a number of opera companies including Papageno (The Magic Flute) for Kennet Opera, Danilo (The Merry Widow) for White Horse Opera, and Fenton (Merry Wives of Windsor) for White Horse Touring Opera. He has also appeared in concert with Opera Piccola and sings as a chorister and soloist with the internationally acclaimed Wessex Male Choir. Since 2008 he has successfully competed in singing festivals and competitions winning numerous awards and trophies. He is chairman of the Swindon Recital Series, and orchestra manager & second 'cellist for the Wessex Concert Orchestra. Guy is currently preparing to sing, Nadir in the Pearl Fishers with Bristol Opera. Guy studies with Maria Jagusz.
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Alan Fryer (Bass) |
Since starting singing 20 years ago, Alan has played many roles with Swindon Gilbert and Sullivan Society, Cirencester Light Opera Society, Opera Wantage and Kennet Opera, which he joined in its second year after formation. Favourite roles have included Pooh-Bah (Opera Wantage), Pish-Tush (Swindon G&S), Arac (Swindon G&S), Sergeant Meryll (Cirencester), The Baron (La Traviata, Kennet), Antonio (Marriage of Figaro, Kennet and again with Wantage), and many others. Alan studies singing with Michael Harper.
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