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Artist
Linda Tolchard
3+ albums
classical crossoveroperal tolchardFemale Voices
about
The irresistable appeal of Soprano and song-writer Linda Tolchard is in the clarity to her voice that is youthful and refreshing; technically accomplished demonstrating experience and natural musicality; powerful interpretation is inspired across a repertoire of musical styles with professional ease. Linda sings from the heart, connecting effortlessly with the audience, every time. Linda is as comfortable with Opera as with oratorio, traditional pieces or Celtic folk, singing a classical cross-over programme that reaches into every vocal style. Originally from Belfast, Linda grew up in Lancashire where she began singing aged nine. She was classically trained by Dorothy Armitage of the Royal Northern College of Music, who took her under her wing for five years after spotting her obvious talent in a music festival. She went on to win prizes in music festivals all over the north of England as a teenager. She was also a stalwart of her local church choir along with her two brothers and three sisters. Although offered a scholarship to the RNCM at 16, Linda was unable to go. She was able to continue her passion for singing with Dorothy Armitage and acquired the technical foundations that have served her so well ever since.Marriage and three small children put Linda’s singing very firmly on the back burner. She recently resurrected her career delighted to find that her voice was well-preserved and her singing ability had grown and matured. Lacking confidence a little she entered
