Shannon Mercer, soprano

Recent Releases
	FRANCESCA CACCINI: O VIVA ROSA In one of the first albums entirely devoted to the works of the remarkable Florentine composer Francesca Caccini, Shannon once again reveals herself an artistic and intuitive performer of Baroque vocal music. Joining Shannon on this disc are frequent musical partners Sylvain Bergeron (theorbo, baroque guitar), Luc Beauséjour (harpsichord, organ) and Amanda Keesmaat (cello). > More information and audio samples
	WALES ~ THE LAND OF SONG With the release of her fifth Analekta recording, Shannon recalls her Welsh roots, the culture that gave voice to her passion for music. An immigrant to Canada, Shannon's father was a longtime member of the Ottawa Welsh Society and sang for many years with the Gwalia Singers. One of Shannon's first musical milestones came when, at the age of 15, she performed at the prestigious Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales. She returned to Canada with the silver cup in hand and as a proud ambassador of Welsh music! > More information and audio samples
	GLORIA! VIVALDI'S ANGELS Winner of 2009 Juno Award! Shannon's new recording "Gloria! Vivaldi's Angels" with Ensemble Caprice was released October 28, 2008. "One of Antonio Vivaldi's most well-known pieces, the Gloria (RV 589) for choir and orchestra reveals an unexpected sound concept when performed by a woman's choir..." > More information and audio samples*
	BACH and the liturgical year After their widely praised recording of works by Mondonville, Shannon and Luc Beauséjour have once again teamed up for a CD featuring Bach’s works for soprano and harpsichord based on the liturgical year. Released in February 2008. > More information and audio samples
	SÉMÉLÉ In the title role from the Montpellier Opera production, with le chœur and l'orchestre du concert spiritual, Hervé Niquet conducting. > More information and audio samples
	MONDONVILLE A selection of the French baroque composer's works with Luc Beauséjour, harpsichord. * 2007 ADISQ Award Nominee > More information and audio samples
	ENGLISH FANCY A selection of English baroque pieces by Purcell, Campion and Jenkins with the Masques ensemble, under Olivier Fortin. > More information and audio samples
DVDs
	BURNT TOAST An 8-vignette series of mini domestic operas composed by Alexina Louie, written by Dan Redican, directed by Larry Weinstein Also starring Paul Gross, Mark McKinney, Colin Mochrie, Cathy Jones, Colm Feore, Leah Pinsent, Jessica Holmes, Sean Cullen, Russell Braun and Isabel Bayrakdarian. * Gemini Award Nominee > More information about this DVD

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