The Scarlet Diva – Mezzo Soprano Vocalist

Mezzo Soprano Vocalist in London

Rachel,who is also known as the Scarlet Diva, is a mezzo soprano vocalist that recently graduated with a Masters degree in Vocal Studies from Trinity Laban Conservatoire, London.

Performing regularly in Opera for companies such as Winslow Hall, Grimeborn Opera Festival and Dulwich Opera Company, Rachel is a natural onstage with a varied repertoire. She prides herself on bringing opera and classical music to wider contemporary audiences in an engaging, yet professional way.

Whilst remaining true to the beauty of the music, Rachel brings her enthusiasm and fresh take to classical music, emphasizing that it can be truly accessible to anyone. Performing with live accompanist, band, orchestra, or recording, her versatility ensures that she can perform to suit any venue.

'Una Donna' by Mozart from Music for London on Vimeo.

Repertoire List
Handel
Svelgiatevi nel core
Neghittosi or voi che fate
Dixit dominus (second soprano solos)
As when the dove laments her love
O care O parolette
Messiah (soprano solos)

Bach
Quia respexit
Coffee cantata (entire work)
Et Exhultavit

Pergolesi
Stabat mater (soprano I, choir and cu jus animam solo)

Mozart
Deh vieni
Una donna
Torna di tito
Batti batti
Non so piu
Voi Che Sapete
L’ho perduta
Laudate Dominum
Ach ich fuhls

Rossini
Una Voce poco fa

Verdi
Volta la terrea
Saper vorreste

Vivaldi
Domine deus

Humperdinck
Der kleine sandmann bin ich

Ravel
5 melodies populair grecques

Schubert
Du bist die ruh
An die musik
Gretchen am spinnrade

Strauss
Die nacht
An die nacht
Winterweihe
Morgen
Allerseelen

Berg
An die Nachtigall
Im zimmer

Wolf
Verborgenheit

Brahms

O komme holde sommernacht
Botshaft
Von ewjger liebe

Mahler
Ich ging mit lust

Faure
Chanson d’amour
Requiem (soprano Solo and choir parts)

Quilter
Now sleeps the crimson petal
Fear no more the heat of the sun

Pucell
Indian queen (all female solos, role of Quivera)
Sweeter than roses

Britten
On this island song cycle (5 songs)
Embroidery aria
The last rose of summer
The salley gardens

Gurney
Sleep

Bridge
Mantle of blue

Stravinsky
No word from tom
I go to him

Testimonials:
“A joy to work with” – Nick Milner-Gulland, former Musical Director for the New Sussex Opera

“(Rachel) showed a maturity and awareness of the music… The intelligent approach was most encouraging, with the interpretation being well considered and informative” –

“Her singing contained commitment to the imaginative and expressive challenges…well intentioned, charmingly persuasive and focused” – Jennifer Hamilton, Head of Vocal Studies at Trinity Laban Conservatoire