Maghan McPhee
Founder, Voice Teacher & Soprano
Age old pedagogy. Fresh new rep.
Bilingual soprano Maghan McPhee is a revered lyric coloratura soprano thanks to her sensitive artistry, precise musicianship, and luscious instrument. Maghan’s talents complement any score; adept with standard rep, and highly sought after for PREMIERING NEW WORKS by established contemporary composers, such as Monica Pearce, Andrew Ager and Aulon Naci.
Her soaring soprano has been described as “brilliant, with warm lyricism” (Times Argus). The contrast of depth and luminous tones in her instrument create a dramatic texture in all of her singing, notably in her ORATORIO roles; Brahms Requiem, Mozart’s Mass in C- and Handel’s Messiah.
She brought new life to OPERATIC roles such as Micaëla in Bizet’s Carmen, and Berta in Rossini’s Barbiere di Siviglia where she “immediately had the public holding their breath during her brief but remarkable solo”.(LeDroit). Maghan has sung with the National Art Centre Orchestra, the American Symphony Orchestra at Rideau Hall and Carnegie Hall.
Always evolving her craft, Maghan is a dynamic and engaging RECITALIST and RECORDING ARTIST. She released a CD with pianist Parvaneh Eshghi entitled Portrait, a combination of art songs with resonant poetry.
Maghan is a curious artist and forever dedicated to her passion for exploring the human voice’s power and possibility. She is inspired by her students and has equal love for singing and teaching. Her foundational training in New York infuses her practice as she helps students from all over the country find their vocal authenticity both in-person and online. She is an adjunct professor at Carleton University and is the founding artistic director of Breno Italy International Music Academy.
“[Maghan has] full command of her instrument, precise in her attacks, and stylish in her approach to the songs…” -Barcza Blog
“Few composers can boast more refinement in their music than Ravel… listen to McPhee’s exquisite account of the Cinq mélodies populaires grecques.”
– Wolfgang’s Tonic
