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discipline = "Mezzo-soprano"
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Canadian Mezzo-Soprano Alanna Fraize is originally from St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Described by _Opera News_ as having an “ample and robust ” voice, Ms. Fraize has been praised for “barn burning” and “absolutely thrilling” performances. Operatic roles have included Cherubino in _I due Figaro_, Signora Guidotti in _I due timidi_; Aunt Hannah Watkins in _Emmeline_; Tisbe in _La Cenerentola_; Annio in _La Clemenza di Tito_; Meg Page in _Falstaff_; Florence in _Albert Herring_; Maman, _La tasse chinoise_ and La libellule in _l'enfant et les sortilèges_ and Third Lady in _Die Zauberflöte_. Notable performances have included: Mezzo Soprano soloist in _The Lord Nelson Mass_ and the Mozart _Requiem_ with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Fraize is delighted to be an Emerging Artist with Calgary Opera for the 2020-21 Season. A student of Joan Patenaude Yarnell, Alanna holds Bachelor and Master degrees (Voice) and a Professional Studies Certificate (Voice) from The Manhattan School of Music.