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Mezzo-soprano Maria Soulis began her operatic career as a principal artist with the Regensburg Opera in Germany, performing the roles of Carmen, Rosina, Dorabella, Nicklausse, and Orfeo, in theatres throughout Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. In concert works from Bach to Mahler, her voice has been praised internationally by reviewers who have described it as “warm and powerful”, as well as “gorgeous, dusky toned” with a “ruby red timbre”.

 

In Canada, Maria has performed with the Kingston Symphony, Windsor Symphony, Symphony Nova Scotia, Thirteen Strings, Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, Chorus Niagara, Stratford Symphony, and the Elora Festival.

 

Maria appeared as La Ciesca in Gianni Schicchi and the Monitor in Suor Angelica, in Pacific Opera Victoria’s Il Trittico, Marcellina in Against the Grain Theatre’s Figaro’s Wedding, and Clara in the world premiere of Oksana G. with Tapestry Opera. She returned to Victoria in 2023 to sing Grimgerde in Wagner’s Die Walküre.

 

An avid recitalist, Maria has an extensive song repertoire spanning six languages. As a chamber musician, Maria has joined forces with Stratford’s InnerChamber, performing works by Mahler, Ravel, and Greek-Canadian composer Christos Hatzis. With the Maria Soulis Trio, she performs with violinist Joyce Lai and guitarist/composer William Beauvais in a programme of Spanish, Catalan, and Greek songs.

 

Maria Soulis can be heard on the Juno-nominated Naxos CD “Vivaldi – Sacred Music” with Kevin Mallon and Aradia Ensemble, Golden Wood – Silver Branches with Lai-Clarke String Quartet and William Beauvais, and Canadian Sinfonietta's recording of new works, Canadian Mosaic.