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"Had I the heavens' embroidered cloths,
Enwrought with golden and silver light...."

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Catrina Scullion is a leading Irish soprano with extensive performance experience

Originally from Northern Ireland, Catrina has proved herself a confident and versatile vocalist, as comfortable in the classical sphere, as in opera and musical theatre.

Catrina is currently studying singing in Dublin with baritone Julian Hubbard and renowned Vocal Coach Aoife O’Sullivan. She is emerging as a sought after soloist, having performed in concert in venues around the country and as a guest soloist for diverse musical projects; from her appearance as soloist for Simon Morgan’s “Instant Opera” at Electric Picnic 2009 singing opera classics on The Body and Soul stage, to “Lady Catrina” in the Speigeltent with the Vertical Rhythm Club, singing Gershwin, to Antrim Choral Society’s Christmas Concert (2008) and Dungannon Choral Society’s Spring Concert (2009).

As a core member of “Keep up the Classics”, a group conceived by baritone Brendan MacQuaile to perform arias and more popular songs from musicals in an informal, fun context, Catrina has sung in venues such as The Pavillion Theatre in Dun Laoghaire, Civic Theatre Tallaght, Moate Theatre Naas and Ballymena’s Braid Arts Centre. 2008 saw the group’s highly acclaimed performance in Clonard Monastery which was preceeded by an interview and performance on UTV Life.

Catrina has toured extensively with her singing; In 2008, as a member of the choir with the acclaimed PBS show Celtic Woman, Catrina performed in prestigious venues such as Radio City Music Hall (New York) and the Greek Theatre (Los Angeles) during a 14 week tour of the United States. From 2003 until 2007 Catrina performed as a soloist with Michael McGlynn's dynamic Irish choral Group, Anúna. With them she has toured the UK, Germany and Holland in addition to headlining Newfoundland's Festival 500 in July 2007.

Catrina has undertaken a broad musical education, including a BMus degree that focused on Performance as well as having achieved certificates in performance in Musical Theatre, at the Royal Irish Academy of Music; and Flute and Piano from Trinity College London. Through Dublin based Opera companies Lyric Opera , Anna Livia Opera and Opera Ireland she has performed in the chorus of operas that include; Tosca, Madame Butterfly, Les Pecheurs de Perles, Lucia di Lammermoor, Verdi’s Macbeth and Gounod’s Romeo et Juliette.

Catrina Scullion full cv.




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| Reviews & Upcoming Events |


Solo Concerts
“Guest soloist soprano Catrina Scullion, a native of Ballymena, gave a beautiful polished performance of solos ranging from opera to music theatre...”
(Dungannon Courier and News -April 2009)

"[...] Performing at the concert was soloist soprano Catrina Scullion,with a range of solos from classical opera repertoire to musicals and Irish folk songs.Her performance was very enjoyable,particularly due to it's high artistic level and technical level,the musicality and scenic sense.We are looking forward to perform with her again...."
L'Academia di Musici,Naas,Co.Kildare

“On behalf of “The Bohemians” may I congratulate and thank you for your outstanding performances at our recent Charity night...your great talent was enjoyed enormously by all, and made our concert such a success.”
(The Bohemians -December 2005)


Keep up the Classics
“The event was outstanding. Congratulations to you and the rest of the group. I enjoyed it immensely…. I am sure there would have been a lot more there if they could have known what a high class and enjoyable event it was going to be. Good luck and keep up the good work.”
(Declan O’Loan)


Weddings
“Thanks to you for the great job you did at the wedding. everyone thought the music and vocals was amazing”
(Rachel)

“Thanks a million for singing at our wedding. It was so fabulous everyone was talking about you”
(Kevin and Karen)

“I was sorry not to get a chance to thank you on the day. You sang beautifully and the entire day went perfectly. I will definitely recommend you to my many friends with upcoming nuptials!”
(Nicki and Dave)

“Thank you all so much for the beautiful singing on Deirdre and Eoin's wedding day. It really was like a little piece of heaven and this was shared by all. We really appreciated the effort you made to come here. What a memorable day. Your singing was just amazing.” “thanks again your wonderful music at the wedding! It really was so beautiful.”
(Catherine and Johnny)

“Catrina sang at my wedding and really made the day magical. Her voice is both pure and enchanting and she was both professional and friendly. I would definitely recommend her.”
(Priscilla and Nicolas)

Date Details
17 Oct 2010 Pro Cathedral
Cantor and flautist with Pro Nuova music group @18:30 Mass
18 Oct 2010 Gaiety Theatre
Rehearsal period commences for Opera Ireland's Tosca by Puccini. My third season as a chorus member and excited to be a part of Opera Ireland's final production! :-)
24 Oct 2010 Pro Cathedral
Cantor and flautist with Pro Nuova music group @18:30 Mass
09 Nov 2010 Gaiety Theatre Dublin
Tosca, Opera Ireland- dress rehearsal
11 Nov 2010 Gaeity Theatre Dublin
Tosca Opening Night!!
13 Nov 2010 Gaiety Theatre Dublin
Tosca, 2nd Performance
14 Nov 2010 Pro Cathedral
Cantor and flautist with Pro Nuova music group @18:30 Mass
15 Nov 2010 Gaiety Theatre Dublin.
Tosca, 3rd Performance
17 Nov 2010 Gaiety Theatre Dublin
Tosca 4th Performance
19 Nov 2010 Gaiety Theatre Dublin
Tosca, 5th Performance
21 Nov 2010 Gaeity Theatre Dublin
6th and 7th Performances (matinee@2pm) and well deserved party!
28 Nov 2010 Pro Cathedral
Cantor and flautist with Pro Nuova music group @18:30 Mass
05 Dec 2010 Pro Cathedral
Cantor and flautist with Pro Nuova music group @18:30 Mass
11 Dec 2010 Russborough House Blessington
Keep up the Classics Christmas concert- soprano soloist, Brendan MacQuaile- baritone
12 Dec 2010 Pro Cathedral
Cantor and flautist with Pro Nuova music group @18:30 Mass
18 Dec 2010 Athy, Co Kildare
L'Academia di Musici concert, guest soloists Brendan MacQuaile- Baritone and Catrina Scullion- Soprano
19 Dec 2010 Pro Cathedral
Cantor and flautist with Pro Nuova music group @18:30 Mass

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Catrina is available for performances, recitals etc. Please click below for samples of her repertoire. You can also see/hear her on our Media and Gallery pages.

  • Concerts
  • Corporates
  • Church Ceremonies
  • Civil Cermonies

Concerts
In addition to performing as a Concert soloist with choral societies, Catrina has performed in the Speigeltent in Dublin’s Fringe Festival and sang opera with “Instant Opera” at Electric picnic. Catrina has sung at numerous charity concerts and fundraisers and enriches her concert performances with an eclectic mix of repertoire including Operatic arias, musical theatre and classical songs.

Repertoire
  • Opera: O mio babino, Quando men vo, On my lips, Vilia (Lehar), The laughing song, The Jewel Song (Faust)
  • Songs: French-Duparc, Faure, Hahn, German: Schumann, Bach, English: Vaughan Williams, Quilter
  • Musicals: My Fair Lady, West Side Story, Carousel, Phantom, Les Miserables, South Pacific, Oklahoma
  • Irish: I'm Alone, Scenes that are brightest, Marble Halls from the Irish Ring, The last Rose, She moved through the fair

Corporates
Catrina has extensive experience in corporate performance, both as a soloist and as a member of renowned accapella group Anúna. More recent corporate engagements have been with another soprano performing operatic duets and Classical crossover repertoire. Catrina has also performed as a “singing waitress” the latest craze in corporate entertainment.

Repertoire
  • Operatic repertoire as before
  • Duets/quartets: Brindisi , Flower duet, letter duet, la ci darem, barcarolle, hansel and Gretl, Rigoletto quartet
  • Crossover: You raise me up, Time to Say Goodbye, Nella Fantasia

Church Ceremonies
With over ten years experience of liturgical music, Catrina has in depth knowledge of both Catholic and Protestant liturgies; currently a cantor in Dublin’s Pro Cathedral, Catrina was a choral scholar for St Ann’s Church of Ireland from 2002-2009. With this diverse liturgical education, Catrina can help you to choose the appropriate music for your church ceremony, whatever the occasion. To help you to enhance your special ceremony Catrina also plays the flute and works with top class professional accompanists such as organists, harpists and string quartets and can even provide an additional singer for duets if desired.

Repertoire Processional
  • Jesu Joy Of Man’s Desiring – Bach
  • Bridal Chorus –Lohengrin- Wagner
Psalm
  • On Eagles Wings – Joncas
  • The Hiding Place/Mo Grá Thu – Lawton
  • Song of Ruth- Donald J Reagan
  • The Lords My Shepherd - J.Irvine/Crimond
Gospel Acclamation
  • Seinn Alleluia – O’Riada
  • Alleluia- Lawton
  • Mozart Alleluia
Offertory
  • Ave Maria- Bach/Schubert
  • Ag Chriost An Siol- O’Riada
  • Set Your Heart On The Higher Gifts- Lawton
Sign of peace
  • Tabhair Dom Do Láimh - Instrumental – O’Cathain
  • Dona Obus/Make Me A Channel- Mozart/Temple
  • Make me a Channel of your peace
  • Pie Jesu- Lloyd Webber
Communion
  • Agnus Dei- Mozart Coronation Mass
  • Jesu Joy Of Man’s Desiring – Bach
  • Panis Angelicus- Frank
  • The Clouds Veil- Lawton
  • A Mhuire Mhaithair –Traditional
  • Laudate Dominum – Mozart
Recessional
  • Ode to joy- Beethoven
  • Wedding March- Mendelssohn
Flute Instrumentals which can be played during processional, recessionals and candle ceremonies
  • Pachebel's Cannon (flute and organ/piano)
  • Air on a G String- Bach (flute and piano)
  • Gabriel's Oboe (flute and piano)
  • The Coolin
  • Thais Meditation
  • Pavane- Faure
  • O’Carolan’s Concerto
  • Trumpet Voluntary - Clarke
  • Trumpet Tune - Purcell
  • Sí Bheag Sí Mór - O'Carolan/Traditional Irish air
  • For The Love Of A Princess (Brave Heart) - Instrumental – Horner
*this list is representative of repertoire and is by no means exhaustive

Civil Cermonies
Be it in a hotel or a castle or on a beach: civil ceremonies are a wonderful celebration of two people in love. Catrina has a wonderful repertoire list for just such occasions:

Repertoire
*the links above are for convenience and are not Catrina's recordings