Diana Moore
Suffolk-born mezzo-soprano, Diana Moore has established herself as a firm favourite with audiences on both sides of the Atlantic, winning acclaim for her instantly recognisable voice which, according to Gramophone, 'combines the range of a mezzo with the tone quality of a contralto' and has been described by San Francisco Classical Voice as 'warm, plush, full and eminently smooth, with an air of nobility and grace'. Her career to date has taken her to many of the leading venues around the world, including New York’s Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Centre, Tanglewood and Ravinia Festivals, Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Berlin’s Philharmonic Hall, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Leipzig’s Gewandhaus, the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Westminster Abbey and the BBC Proms.
Best known for her extensive experience with the Baroque repertoire, Diana’s approach - infused with a keen musical intelligence and ‘emotional depth’ (The Guardian) - has led to repeat engagements with many of the world’s leading classical and early music ensembles, and collaborations with such eminent conductors as Nicholas McGegan, Marin Alsop, Laurence Cummings, Trevor Pinnock and Sir Roger Norrington.
Equally adept in later musical styles and genres, Diana has become a leading exponent of English music, both in oratorio, concert and recital work, and in particular in the music of Edward Elgar.
A critically acclaimed recitalist, Diana is building a reputation for presenting innovative recitals which integrate carefully curated musical programmes with scripted narration. These include A Celebration of Kathleen Ferrier: Her Life, Letters and Music; Wearing the Trousers: the extraordinary women who inspired Handel's travesti roles; A Voice of One’s Own, which celebrates a collection of British female composers who changed the musical landscape; and Tales of the Unexpected, exploring the art of storytelling through song.
More information about Diana, with upcoming engagements and news, can be found at www.dianamooremezzo.com
Updated September 2024
