Margaret Lias
Mezzo-Soprano

Society (Handel, Israel in Egypt). In 2017, Margaret received praise for her Cleveland Orchestra solo debut singing Stravinsky’s Threni. Select solo appearances this season include Schola Cantorum of Boston (Bach, St. John Passion), Andover Choral Society (works by Vivaldi and Spaneas), Emmanuel Music (Bach, Magnificat), Princeton Pro Musica (Duruflé, Requiem) and Upper Valley Baroque (Bach, Mass in B minor). Margaret’s versatility as a singer allows her the opportunity to collaborate with other soloists to perform master choral works at a very high level, easily transitioning from medieval and baroque music to classical, romantic, and contemporary repertoire. Margaret was a founding member of The Skylark Vocal Ensemble under Matthew Guard. She has performed frequently with Seraphic Fire under Patrick Dupré Quigley, Boston Baroque under Martin Pearlman, Voices of Ascension under Dennis Keene, and Emmanuel Music under Ryan Turner. A supporter of Anglican liturgical music, Margaret has been a sought-after cantor for events such as bishop consecrations, clergy ordinations, and worship services in major cathedrals and churches in the US and abroad. Margaret is a member of Emmanuel Music, ensemble-in-residence at Emmanuel Church, Boston, MA. June 1, 2020 marked the start of Margaret’s process toward ordination to the diaconate in the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. Margaret belongs to Beyond Artists, a coalition of artists that donates a portion of their concert fee to organizations they care about.