Celine Byrne

Celine Byrne (born May 3, 1980) is an Irish soprano.

Her father played Gaelic football for Kildare and she herself played Gaelic football and camogie. She first saw opera live at Milan's La Scala when she worked there as an au pair after leaving school.[1] Ten years after receiving her first singing lesson she won the prestigious Maria Callas Grand Prix and Gold Medal in Athens.[2]

On television she has performed on The Late Late Show and received her own episode of The Meaning of Life.[3][4]

Celine made her operatic début as Mimi, in Scottish Opera’s 2010 production of La Bohéme. In the seasons that have followed, she has performed extensively throughout Europe as well as in the United States, China, Russia and Mexico.[5]

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References

  1. ↑ Fennell, Hillary (30 January 2013). "This much I know: Celine Byrne". Irish Examiner.
  2. ↑ Daly, Susan (16 August 2008). "The aria of an angel". Irish Independent.
  3. ↑ "Friday, 5 September 2008". The Late Late Show.
  4. ↑ "Series 8 Programme 4". The Meaning of Life.
  5. ↑ http://www.celinebyrne.com - About Celine Byrne.
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