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Catrin Johnsson, mezzo soprano, studied at the Royal University College of Music in Stockholm with Britta Sundberg, where she gained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music. In 2000 she graduated from the London Royal School?s Opera Course (Royal Academy of Music) with a Dip. RAM and LRAM, where she studied with Anne Howells. Her current voice teacher is David Harper. Catrin?s operatic roles include: Idelberto in Handel?s Lotario, Dido in Purcell?s Dido and Aeneas, Adelberto in Handel?s Ottone, 3rd boy in Mozart?s Die Zauberfl?te, Nicklausse in Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffmann, Cherubino in Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro and Dorabella in Mozart's Cos? fan Tutte. Catrin is an accomplished recitalist, including a one month Concert Tour of New Zealand in 1999. She appeared on BBC2's televised masterclass with opera director David Pountney. Catrin has performed extensively throughout Europe and performances in London include a recital of Grieg's song cycle Haugtussa at St. John's Smith Square with pianist Malcolm Martineau, and Handel's L'Allegro e Penserioso in London where she performed together with soprano Emma Kirkby. In 1997 she received the prestigious Christina Nilsson Prize from the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm and at the Royal Academy of Music, London, she was the recipient of numerous prizes. Catrin is currently performing the role of Cherubino in the Marriage of Figaro for English Touring Opera's Spring Season 2004
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