Norfolk, England
ALEXANDRA BRYANT
Tuition
Soprano Alexandra Bryant started teaching years ago when a friend begged her for a few voice lessons. She quickly realised that sharing her knowledge of vocal technique and performance craft was deeply satisfying and a calling of its own.
Alexandra’s studio consists of singers from all walks of life, young, aspiring professionals, adult beginners, and everything in between. She firmly believes that good technique is the foundation for all healthy, happy singing. Regardless of your musical goals, singing brings joy, confidence, and the pleasure of musical expression.
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The core of Alexandra's technique is the Italianate bel canto, or "beautiful singing." In practice this means a focus on breath control, consistency, and ease of production throughout the entirety of the vocal range. She is committed to ongoing study of vocal pedagogy, and is an active member of AOTOS, The Association of Teachers of Singing.
Alexandra provides a variety of services: one on one instruction in her studio, lessons at your home, group, and online lessons may all be accommodated.
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She is also the director of several musical ensembles. Women interested in performing Early and Baroque music, please get in touch! Some prior experience and basic sight reading skills required.
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About
Soprano Alexandra Bryant’s artistry has gained the admiration of audiences and critics alike. Known for her portrayals of Cleopatra in Handel's Giulio Césare, Konstanze in Die Entführung aus dem Serail by Mozart, and Monica in Menotti’s The Medium, with New York based Ensemble du Monde and the Opera Company of Brooklyn. She has also performed the roles of Gilda in Verdi’s Rigoletto with the Orchestra of Saint Peter by the Sea in New Jersey and Echo in Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss at Merkin Concert Hall in New York City. Opera News, in its review of this production, remarked: "There was much to enjoy in the sweet soprano of Alexandra Bryant."
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An accomplished concert soloist with orchestra, Alexandra has been featured in Bach's St. John's Passion and Magnificat, the C Minor Mass and Requiem of Mozart, Handel's Messiah, the Saint-Saëns Christmas Oratorio, and Rutter's Gloria, with The Greenwich Village Singers, The Choral Society of the Hamptons, and members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Alexandra has appeared recently as soloist with the Eaton Choral Society, Creakes Chamber Choir, and North Sea Voices, in Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle, Handel's Messiah, and Vivaldi's Gloria. She also loves Art Song, especially Lieder, and has been featured in appearances on the recital series of Klavierhaus, Tenri Cultural Institute, Yamaha Piano Salon and Donnell Library Center, in New York City, featuring songs by Brahms, Schubert, R. Strauss, and Poulenc.
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Alexandra’s musical studies were completed at Swarthmore College and Temple University, in Pennsylvania, U.S.A., and privately. She has also completed an intensive training course at the English National Opera Studio. Alexandra has studied all of the languages usual to the classical repertoire, in particular German and French, has trained in many styles of dance, including ballet, flamenco, modern, and ballroom, and plays the violin and folk harp.
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For enquiries regarding an engagement please contact Alexandra via the form below.
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REVIEWS
Echo, Ariadne auf Naxos, Ensemble du Monde
There was much to enjoy in the sweet soprano of Alexandra BryantOpera News
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Featured Soloist, Choral Society of the Hamptons
Ms. Bryant gave us a soulful and thoughtful solo interpretation of the traditional Appalachian carol "I Wonder as I Wander."
David Swickard, The East Hampton Star
TESTIMONIALS
Laura Huston, Potter
I have been working with Alexandra for under a year and it's been such a pleasure. Her firm yet encouraging teaching style has improved my technique significantly. I have noticed a definite improvement in my voice and am able to sing with more control and confidence. Alexandra has really helped me to realise my ability and I am extremely excited to discover what I can do under her guidance.
Fiona Hutchins, Violinist, AGSM
At 57 I was a little embarrassed to ask for singing lessons having never had any before. My voice isn’t particularly nice but I wanted to know if it was possible to improve it . Alexandra immediately put me at my ease, and even in my very first lesson I learnt how to make a better sound and had exercises to practice, which to my delight I can do anywhere. Learning with Alexandra improves my wellbeing. I come away with a smile on my face, a skip in my step and my heart feeling nourished.
Dori Wright, Jazz singer
Over many years my vocal range had shrunk to almost nothing. I was amazed that during our very first lesson Alexandra helped me to free my voice, improving my range and vocal flexibility with fun, simple exercises. Her understanding of the technical and psychological aspects of singing and performing is outstanding.
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