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Courtney V. Murias is a classically trained singer who loves opera, music theatre and all things musical. She makes her 5th appearance on the ProArts stage and brings some of her favorite English songs to perform. Her performance career and education have taken her across Canada and the world, including France, Germany, England, Cuba and the USA.
Courtney is currently a roster artist with Cowtown Opera Company. In May 2016 she performs Angelina in the revamped production of Rossini’s Cenerentola called Ella: Cinderella goes to Comic-con.
Courtney is an alumna of the Calgary Opera Emerging Artist Program and performed in their 2015 summer festivals as well as on the main stage (Kate Pinkerton, Madame Butterfly). She has also performed with the Canadian Opera Company chorus (Il trovatore and La clemenza di Tito).
She holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Lethbridge, and a Master of Music from the University of Western Ontario. She currently resides in Calgary with her husband and 2 year old daughter, Valene, teaches singing, and works in voice-over acting and Film & TV background. Visit www.courtneyvmurias.com
Courtney will be accompanied by pianist Evan Mounce. Evan has most recently been music director for The Sound of Music (Cowtown Opera).