Kate Semmens


Soprano





"The clarity and charm of Kate Semmens' soprano was disarming" 


Opera Magazine

Duo WorkD

 

Working with harpsichordist Steven Devine, Kate performs regularly across the country and abroad. Together they have recorded 3 discs for voice and harpsichord

Consort work includes concerts with the Dunedin Consort, Eric Whitacre Singers, Gabrielli Consort, Monteverdi Choir and Taverner Consort 

Opera work has included title roles in Handel, Mozart, as well as covering composers ranging from Monteverdi to Michael Nyman

Kate is becoming increasingly well known for her astute analysis in masterclass which she also applies in coaching and workshops

2019-07-14. ENSEMBLE DA CAMERA. Daniel Théau.  (9)
2019-07-14. ENSEMBLE DA CAMERA. Daniel Théau.  (8)
2019-07-14. ENSEMBLE DA CAMERA. Daniel Théau.  (7)
Redon Festival

Working with instrumentalists

 

Kate particularly enjoys singing with instrumentalists. Recent programmes have included Bach Cantatas with violinist Margaret Faultless, Italian and English baroque with Matthew and Rebecca Truscott, Jacobean programmes with lutenist Lynda Sayce, and viol programmes with Jacob Heringman and Susanna Pell as well as Handel and Telemann with recorder player Emma Murphy.