Margot Rood

Biography

Soprano Margot Rood brings her luminous tone and superb musicality to repertoire ranging from baroque opera to American musical theatre to music of the 21st century.

Ms. Rood's appearances on the concert platform have delighted audiences and garnered critical acclaim from national journals. Appearances in the upcoming 2012-2013 season include singing Johanna in Sweeney Todd with St. Pete Opera, playing Ramiro in Helios Early Opera’s production of Cavalli’s Artemisia, and performing as soloist in Purcell’s The Indian Queen with Handel and Haydn Society. Ms. Rood's 2011-2012 season included her debut with Boston Modern Orchestra Project performing as soloist in Kati Agocs' Vessel and as soprano evangelist in Arvo Pärt's Passio Domini Nostri Jesu Christi secundum Joannem, her debut with Back Bay Chorale as soprano soloist in Bach's St. John Passion conducted by Scott Allen Jarrett, and singing the world premiere of Christopher Trapani’s Past All Deceiving in New York City. In the spring of 2011, the soprano made her Carnegie Hall solo debut in the world premiere of Shawn Jaeger's Letters Made with Gold, under the direction of Dawn Upshaw. Steve Smith of The New York Times praised her performance for its "luminosity and grace". Also in 2011, she made her Boston Symphony Hall debut as Soloist/Miriam in Handel's Israel in Egypt with the Handel and Haydn Society under the baton of Harry Christophers. "Margot Rood hushed the audience with her fresh, open tone and glowing, focused pitch," raved Harlow Robinson of The Boston Globe. Other recent solo appearances include: the world premiere in New York City ofQuick Study, a song cycle for soprano and chamber ensemble by Matthew Ricketts and as soprano soloist in Handel's Dixit Dominus with Handel and Haydn Society.