Opera Queensland mezzo soprano Anne Fulton is “super excited” to be singing with Noosa Chorale at its Majestic Mozart concerts at The J this month, particularly as the latest lockdown has caused the postponement of three other engagements.
“I feel very lucky that it’s only been three as many of my friends have lost months and months of work that represent huge chunks of their livelihoods.
“The arts has really been decimated by the pandemic. This is the reason that performances like these ones with the Noosa Chorale are so special.”
Anne will join three other opera singers soprano Judit Molnar, tenor Greg Massingham, bass Mark Jowett and the Chorale in performing Mozart’s Requiem in D Minor as well as arias and ensembles from Mozart operas.
“The Mozart Requiem is an iconic choral work and has some of the most sublime music ever written for the voice. I always enjoy performing it and, in particular, singing the solo ensembles movements with the other three soloists,” Anne told Noosa Today.
Asked why she decided to become a professional musician, Anne said, “I guess music was always part of who I am. It’s hard to explain but it’s in my soul. I have been singing since I was two (so my mum tells me). I have always loved getting up on stage and singing so to be to still be doing this is such a blessing.
“I have been singing for over 25 years now. I have sung in over 100 productions with Opera Queensland.”
Anne made her debut with Opera Queensland singing the role of Kate Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly, and Giovanna in Rigoletto. She has also covered several principal roles.
Other roles with the company include Olga in The Merry Widow, Wowkle in La Fanciulla del West. She has also been an ensemble member and soloist for Bach’s St Matthew Passion and Brisbane Festival’s Opera on the Riverstage with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
Asked if there were any singers who may have influenced her musically, Anne said: “I love all genres of music but I guess in terms of classical singers the wonderful American mezzo soprano Joyce DiDonato is a favourite of mine.
“Her technique is wonderful and she is such positive and generous performer.”
Majestic Mozart, The J Theatre, Friday 17 September at 7pm and Saturday 18 September at 2pm. Tickets $45. Book online at thej.com.au or call 5329 6560.
