Hire Olivia May | Singer (soprano) in Manchester

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About Olivia

Classical, Musical Theatre & Pop! I've performed at a number of events including the BBC Proms, Snape Maltings and Latitude Festival.

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Singer (soprano)

Manchester

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Olivia has been a performer and musician for most of her life. Starting at a young age, she trained at Trinity Laban on their Foundation Musical Theatre course and went on to study at the Royal Northern College of Music on their Vocal and Opera course, graduating with a 1st Class Honours in Classical Music.    An extremely creative and musically passionate individual, Olivia has performed at various events and concerts around the UK, including the BBC Proms, Snape Maltings and Latitude Festival, as well as performing her own solo church concert to a sold-out audience. With a background in classical, musical theatre and pop vocals, Olivia is a versatile performer and is happy to cater to each individual's needs to make your event as personalised and special as possible.   Olivia can use a backing track for your event or a pianist/guitarist for an extra fee.  

Olivia

5 out of 5

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Olivia's Reviews

5 out of 5

We recently were privileged to have Olivia May sing for us at our Christmas Carol Concert. She has a rare purity of voice and what comes over as an effortless delivery and she delighted our audience. We shall be inviting her back!

5 out of 5

Olivia sang a beautiful set for my event. It set the tone wonderfully and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. I'll be booking her for the next event!

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Olivia's Song list

Classical/Opera/Hymn

Novello:

Waltz of My Heart

I Can Give You the Starlight

Bach:

Ave Maria

Ich folge dir gleichfalls

Quia Respexit

My Heart Ever Faithful

Bizet:

Habanera (Carmen)

Schumann:

Widmung

Aus den östlichen Rosen

Ich wandelte unter den Bäumen

Im wunderschönen Monat Mai

Die Lotosblume

Schubert:

Fruhlinsglaube

Die Forelle

Du bist die Ruh

Heidenrosslein

An die Musik

Sta¨ndchen

Nacht und Traum

Mozart:

Laudate Dominum

Alleluia(from Exsultate Jubilate)

Deh vieni non tardar (Le nozze di Figaro)

Puccini:

O Mio Babbino Caro

Handel:

Let the Bright Seraphim (Samson)

Rejoice Greatly (The Messiah )

I know that my redeemer liveth (The Messiah)

Jerusalem

Abide With Me

Goodnight Moon - Eric Whittacre

Michael Head:

Sweet Chance That Led My Steps Abroad

Grieg:

Ein Traum

Faure:

Mai

Clare de lune

Les berceaux

Notre Amor

Rachmaninoff:

Margaritki (Daisies)

Spring Waters

Dreams

Tchaikovsky:

Nyet tolka tol kto snål (None but the Lonely Heart)

Franck:

Panis Angelicus - C.Franck

Orff:

In Trutina,(Carmina Burana)

Dvorak:

Song To the Moon (Rusalka)

Classical Crossover

Novello:

I Can Give You the Starlight

Waltz of My Heart

Bolcom:

Amor

The Prayer - Celine Dion / Andrea Bocelli

Nella Fantasia - Sarah Brightman

Con te partirò (Time to Say Goodbye) -Satori/Quarantotto

Pie Jesu - Andrew Loyd Webber

Musical Theatre

All I Ask of You - Phantom of the Opera

Think of Me - Phantom of the Opera

Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again - Phantom of the Opera

I Could Have Danced All Night - My Fair Lady

Wouldn’t It Be Lovely - My Fair Lady

Till There Was You - The Music Man

Edelweiss - The Sound of Music

The Hills Are Alive - The Sound of Music

I Have Confidence - The Sound of Music

My favourite things - The Sound of Music

If I Loved You - Carousel

I Dreamed a Dream - Les Miserable

That’s How You Know - Enchanted

Popular - Wicked

City of Stars - La La Land

A Whole New World - Aladdin

Beauty and the Beast - Beauty and the Beast

Reflection - Mulan

When You Wish Upon a Star - Pinocchio

Journey to the Past - Anastasia

Once Upon a December - Anastasia

Colours of the Wind - Pocahontas

I Wonder - Sleeping Beauty

Once Upon a Dream - Sleeping Beauty

Part of Your World - The Little Mermaid

City of Stars - La La Land

Pop

Songbird - Fleetwood Mac

Landslide - Fleetwood Mac

Jolene - Dolly Parton

One Night - Griff

Fields of Gold - Eva Cassidy

Complicated - Avril Lavigne

Shallow - A Star is Born

Always Remember Us This Way - A Star is Born

Sunday Morning - Maroon 5

Sugar - Maroon 5

Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae

Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac

Rocket Man - Elton John

Strangers - Sigrid

Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan

Treasure - Bruno Mars

Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars

When I Was Your Man - Bruno Mars

Dancing Queen - ABBA

Gimme Gimme Gimme - ABBA

Mamma Mia - ABBA

I Have a Dream - ABBA

Thank You For The Music - ABBA

When All is Said and Done - ABBA

Slipping Through My Fingers - ABBA

Blackbird - The Beatles

Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles

Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder

Love Story - Taylor Swift

Wildest Dreams - Taylor Swift

Anti-Hero - Taylor Swift

Willow - Taylor Swift

I Really Like You - Carly Rae Jepson

Olivia'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)	£212.50
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£375
Up to 3 hours	£500

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

It's really touching to see how moved my audiences have been after my performances. So many people have come to me afterwards and spoken about how much certain songs that I've performed mean to them and I'm honoured to have been able to connect with them in that way.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I'm lucky to have performed in some of the most prestigious venues in the UK including: - The Royal Albert Hall - Snape Maltings - Donmar Warehouse

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Some of my biggest inspirations in the realm of Opera & Musical Theatre are Audra McDonald, Julie Andrews and Anna Netrebko. In pop music, MUNA, Haim, Olivia Rodrigo and Pink Panthress are artists I look up to.

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

I was fortunate to perform at The Royal Albert Hall in the BBC Proms as a soprano in the choir for Handel's Die Schöpfung.

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

I know plans can often change and I always do my best to ensure the job can run as smoothly as possible. If timings change, please contact me as soon as possible so that we can alter arrangements.

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

Definitely! If you would like this service via the use of my PA, please contact me to discuss quotes.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually like 40 minutes of set up time to allow for getting to know the space and making sure everything is set to run perfectly for your event.

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

I have a wide range of songs in my repertoire that I tailor to suit the needs of each event but please don't hesitate to contact me with a specific request.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Depending on what the venue provides, I will bring everything I need to perform my set.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn't included in my setlist, please contact me to discuss what you would like. I provide 2 unique song requests within my quote.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical crossover, Classical, Baroque, Contemporary classical, Early music, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Opera, Renaissance, Christmas, Traditional church music, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Avant garde, Easy listening, Light music, Pop, Acoustic, Covers

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Instruments:

Singer (soprano), Singer, Opera singer

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Lyricist, Songwriter, Actor, Singing teaching

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