Hire Kathleen Linton-Ford | Singer (mezzo soprano) in London

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Puccini: O mio babbino caro

'O mio babbino caro', 'Si, mi chiamano Mimi' & 'O sole mio'

Schubert: Ave Maria

About Kathleen

Prize-winning mezzo Kathleen is a graduate of Trinity College of Music. She provides music for funerals, weddings, opera dinners and more!

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Singer (mezzo soprano)

London

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High mezzo Kathleen Linton-Ford studied at Oxford University, then continued postgraduate vocal studies at Trinity College of Music. In addition to her concert activities, she is in demand as a wedding, funeral and event soloist. Operatic roles include, among others, Emilia (Otello), Hata (The Bartered Bride), Eleonora (Prima la musica), Belinda (Dido & Aeneas), La Suora Zelatrice, Suor Genovieffa, Suor Osmina (Suor Angelica), Cherubino (Le nozze di Figaro), Meg Page (Falstaff), Coridon (Acis & Galatea), Cornelia (Giulio Cesare) and Ruggiero (Alcina). Kathleen is committed to artistic outreach, and is an artist with Music in Hospitals and Lost Chord. She sings with several professional choirs, including the acclaimed Luminatus vocal ensemble.

Kathleen

5 out of 5

22 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

4.9

Punctuality

5.0

Kathleen's Reviews

5 out of 5

Kathleen was wonderful and helped us to create the perfect atmosphere for our Christmas event.

Reply from Kathleen

1 year ago

Thank you so much- I had the most fantastic evening in your beautiful venue!

5 out of 5

Kathleen provided a beautiful performance of two pieces at my mother's funeral.

Reply from Kathleen

1 year ago

Thank you, Jackie- the pleasure was truly all mine. :-)

5 out of 5

Many thanks, you were brilliant.

Reply from Kathleen

2 years ago

Thank you so much Rose- it was a very moving service and a pleasure to sing.

5 out of 5

We held a christmas carol/sing along evening in our street and Kathleen was the perfect person for it she was engaging and fun with a beautiful voice - Thank you Kathleen

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5 out of 5

Kathleen and her team were very professional, friendly and really flexible to accommodate our ever changing needs at our Christmas Tree and Grotto Launch. Their voices were beautiful and we wish them all the best for the future. Thank you from all of us at Magic of Foresters.

5 out of 5

Very many thanks for your participation at Penshurst yesterday evening. I have been inundated with thanks for your contribution which everybody loved and I hope we may be able to repeat in some way in the future.

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Kathleen's Song list

Sample setlists (more on request)

Opera dinner and wedding solos:

Habanera

Seguidille

O mio babbino caro

Mon coeur s'ouvre a ta voix

Voi che sapete

Summertime

O sole mio

Bist du bei mir

Jesu, joy of man's desiring

A thousand years

Hallelujah

Your Song

Can you feel the love tonight

I can’t help falling in love with you

Michael Buble: Everything

Peter Gabriel: The book of love

Funerals/Memorials:

Swing low, sweet chariot

Angel, by Sarah Maclachlan

I will be there, by Katie Melua

Bright Eyes

Faure: In paradisum

Lloyd Webber: Pie Jesu

Panis angelicus

Candle in the Water

Castle on a Cloud

Musical theatre cabaret:

Don't cry for me Argentina

All that jazz

I dreamed a dream

Some enchanted evening

Kathleen's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£125
Up to 1 hour	£160
Up to 2 hours	£180
Up to 3 hours	£180

Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I always endeavour to be flexible, with notice.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

I can play tracks through my PA.

How much time do you need to set up?

I can be set up almost instantly.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Yes, I can take requests.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I have my own small PA.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes, I can learn new pieces, which will be reflected in the fee.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I know how to strike the right note for any performance- I love to interact with an audience, when appropriate!

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

I performed for several famous faces at the Arts Club, Mayfair.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Jazz, Christmas, Traditional church music, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Film / TV music, Medieval music, Musical theatre, Opera, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, Swing, Barbershop, Gospel, Postmodern jukebox jazz, French music, German music, Italian music, Latin, Contemporary Christian, Military, Fanfare, Renaissance, Easy listening, Light music, Vintage

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Instruments:

Singer (mezzo soprano), Singer (alto), Singer, Singer (contralto), Singer (soprano)

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Event types:

Funeral / Memorial service, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Fluent sight-reader

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