Canadian-American soprano Erin Cooper-Gay's career is quickly gathering momentum as she studies with the top baroque specialists around the world. Her unique tone, along with her musicality and expression make her an exciting up-and-comer to watch. She is no stranger to the music scene; her mother was an opera singer turned conductor, her father also a conductor. She herself can also be found on stage with major orchestras playing in the French Horn section. A unique but natural progression for her to make from professional Horn player to soprano, she uses her breath and musicality to guide her in her singing.
Erin made her debut with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra last year as "Kate Middleton" in the Last Night of the Proms. This year marks her 8th season as acting utility Horn with the very same group. A "double threat", she toured to Europe with Bernard Labadie's Violons du Roy on Horn and then sang in his Chapelle de Quèbec, performing the Messiah and Bach's St. John Passion, the latter tour finishing at Carnegie Hall.
The upcoming season includes solo recitals in Toronto and performances with Les Amis Concerts in both Toronto and Montréal and The Madison Bach Players. She has coached with Nancy Argenta, Bernard Labadie and Emma Kirkby and continues her studies with Mary Morrison and Daniel Taylor in Toronto.
Erin made her debut with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra last year as "Kate Middleton" in the Last Night of the Proms. This year marks her 8th season as acting utility Horn with the very same group. A "double threat", she toured to Europe with Bernard Labadie's Violons du Roy on Horn and then sang in his Chapelle de Quèbec, performing the Messiah and Bach's St. John Passion, the latter tour finishing at Carnegie Hall.
The upcoming season includes solo recitals in Toronto and performances with Les Amis Concerts in both Toronto and Montréal and The Madison Bach Players. She has coached with Nancy Argenta, Bernard Labadie and Emma Kirkby and continues her studies with Mary Morrison and Daniel Taylor in Toronto.