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Erin Wall
Name: Erin Wall

Voice: Soprano

Date of birth: 04.11.1975

Place of birth: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Studied at: Western Washington University, Rice University, Music Academy of the West

Born in Calgary, Erin studied at the Vancouver Academy of Music throughout her childhood then completed her musical studies at Western Washington University and the Rice University Shepherd School of Music.

She has won several awards and scholarships including the Sara Tucker Study Grant from the Richard Tucker Foundation. Erin is currently artist in residence at the Lyric Opera of Chicago's Center for American Artists.

She made her international debut in July 2002 with the LSO as soloist in Britten's War Requiem conducted by Andrew Davis.

Recent roles for Lyric Opera Chicago include Gerhilde Die Walküre and Flowermaiden Parsifal, and future roles there will include Margeurite Faust and Freia Das Rheingold. She will also appear in Paris, Aix-en-Provence and Vienna.

Her hobbies are swimming, travelling, reading, writing and rollerblading.

(Profile last updated June 2003)


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Jerome from Ladner
All the best Erin, and you have a lovely voice

Nancy Purcell, Chicago
Erin, It was truly an honor to have been a soprano with you at St. James Cathedral (Spring, 2001)! I'll never forget your "Verdi Requiem"! Rock on! -from "purple-eyes"

Barr Hamilton from North Wales
Erin's peformance (with Andrea Boccelli) at Bryn Terfel's Faenol Festival this August was quite superb!

Tito Dominguez from Chicago
I saw you in Lyric's Don Giovanni and was completely blown away by your enchanting beauty and exquisite voice. You are celestial.

Erin Wall, Bluffton, Alberta
Since we share the same name I felt I should write and congratulate you on you success! I enjoy Opera and hope to someday see you perform!

You know who...
I know that it is well after the fact, but I miss you SO much that I had to visit this website just to see and hear you again. I hope that you visit the site as well to find this. I love you and ALWAYS will!

Cassandra Chowdhury, Vancouver
So delighted for you - and so proud of you! Consider this a huzzah from the home team.

Rachel and Patrick Roulet
Dear Erin: Everyone here in little ole Bellingham are thrilled for you! Congratulations on making the finals.

Scott Ramsay - Chicago
Brava Erin. We are all very proud of you and are rooting you on! Remember- AFLAC! =)

Frederique, The Netherlands
I was captured on tv by your singing, so wunderfull and good acting!! Fabulous!!

Buffy from Chicago
Hey Erin! You rock and do us all proud back here in the windy city!

Michelle (Reich) Myre, Washington
Erin, you are sounding spectacular! How neat to hear your voice so matured! Bless you in your journey and continue to LOVE your music!

Brian and Laverne
Unfortunately, our computer has been down so haven't been able to tune in, but we've kept up to date through the print side and through your folks who are so, so proud of your achievemnts. So are we all, those who have known you since you were a wee one. To have achieved on this level is truly remarkable. Brava!

Jason from Vancouver
Absolutely beautiful. Another proud moment for Canada in the international arena!

Rita & Roberto Viscogliosi from Clayton California
Erin, we immensely enjoyed your performance. We wish you the best for your future.

david, london
you are just gorgeous

Baby Jane Hudson from Hollywood
A lovely lyric soprano... with those good looks and that voice she should go far..

Debra Serrao, Pleasant Hill, CA
Sending you love, light and energy. All the best, Erin. namaste

Donovan and Maryla Waters from Victoria BC
Congratulations and best of luck for the final... and for your future career. Lovely voice and an interesting choice of repertoire.

sandy hackleman from Vancouver
We're all here pulling for you! Fantastic job so far, and best wishes.

Spencer Myer from New York
You're the greatest Erin! All my fingers and toes are crossed for you. All the best of love and luck.

Tim Lenihan from Chicago
Erin you are a total rock star.

Voice Student, I.U. School of Music
I think Erin possesses a GLORIOUS sound. However, I feel that her end phrasing is a little shaky, along with some very minor diction issues.

Sally Hill Jones
Erin Wall's singing transports me into another world. She has the range vocally and emotionally, with subtlety and drama, and such heart. She clearly belongs on that stage with that music.

Andy Williams, Palmer Episcopal Church, Houston
How wonderful that you have put yourself in this position. I always marveled that our church was lucky enough, some years ago, to have your magnificent voice as a soloist and choral section leader. Those of us who knew you then are not in the least surprised by your success.

Cooker, Chicago, IL USA
Wonderful! I wish you well!

Alan Darling, Chicago
Congratulations on reaching the finals Erin! All best wishes are with you from your friends in Chicago.

Paddy and Pippa from Wavendon
Heartiest congratulations Erin!! You must sing with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra very soon now that your Dad is returning to the management. We'll be listening to you every step of the way.

Stacey Tappan, Chicago, USA
All of us back here in LOCAA are pulling for you, Erin! You are DIVINE and look and sound fabulous!

Karim Sulayman in Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Ciao, Erin. T'amo molto, e tanti auguri!! Spero che tutto va bene a Cardiff. In bocca al lupo, cara.

Michele from Vancouver
Hurrah! to you, Erin! I wept. Loads of hellos and grounding!

j morgan , Varteg, Gwent
I am most impressed with Erin Wall. Her vocal control is well matched to her good looks. I enjoyed her performance and am glad she came out on top. I hope to hear more of her in the future

Elaine Reid Vancouver
Excellent

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