ABOUT
New Zealand soprano Ella Marshall Smith specialises in music of the 16th to 18th Century as both a soloist and ensemble singer. After completing her bachelor's degree in vocal performance in New Zealand, she earned a master's degree in Early Music in Bremen and a concert diploma at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg.
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In 2024, she undertook CD recordings with Musica Gloria and the Neumeyer Consort, as well as in concerts in France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, and Finland. She is a regular guest with the Haydneum in Hungary, where she has performed the roles of Vespina (L'Infedeltà Delusa) and Silvia (L'Isola Disabitata). In the upcoming season, Ms. Smith will return to Hungary in the role of Ilia (Idomeneo) and will give solo performances at the Elbphilharmonie, Laeiszhalle, Philharmonie de Paris, La Seine Musicale, and Zeneakadémia.
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As an ensemble singer, she collaborates with renowned choirs such as Chorwerk Ruhr, Vox Luminis, the Balthasar Neumann Choir, and several chamber music ensembles.
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She has achieved significant success in competitions, including all three special awards at the Göttingen Händel Competition (2023) and second prize at the Biagio Marini Competition (2024) with her ensemble Arc of Iris, as well as second prize at the 12th International Telemann Competition. In 2024, she and her lied partner Julia Seckler won first prize at the Gustav Mahler Song Competition.
