PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

Experience: CV

STAGE EXPERIENCE

Julian Light Operatic Society

Kate, Yeoman of the Guard, Gilbert and Sullivan

Questors Theatre

Princess Aurora, Sleeping Beauty

Durham Opera Ensemble

Buttercup, H.M.S. Pinafore, Gilbert and Sullivan

Soloist, Opera of Ages

The Mad Hatter/Mum, Alice in Wonderland, Todd

Fairy Chorus, A Midsummer’s Night Dream, Britten

Chorus, Sweeney Todd, Sondheim

Soloist 10th Anniversary Concert

Cigarette Girl, Carmen, Bizet

Soloist, The Voyage, a selection of scenes

CHORAL EXPERIENCE

Current Soprano Lay Clerk at St. Barnabas Church, Ealing.

National Youth Choirs of Great Britain

The Great War Symphony - collaboration with Classic FM. Chorus in the Classical Charts No. 1 recording and at the world premier performance

BBC Proms 30: Belshazzar’s Feast, Walton; Seven, They are Seven, Prokofiev - Semi-Chorus and Alto Section Leader

China Tour and Snape Proms: Selection of British choral music, including Britten - Soloist and Chorus

International Youth Choir Festival: There was a Child, Dove and a selection of choral music from around the world

Stratford-Upon-Avon Music Festival - Chamber Choir

St Chad’s College Chapel Choir, Durham University

Choral Scholar (2015-2018). Toured to Jersey (2017) and Chicago (2018)

Northern Lights

Member of the award winning a cappella group

SOLO WORK

St Barnabas Church, Ealing

Gloria, Vivaldi

Mass in G minor, Schubert

The Faces of Love

Contributed towards Catherine's BA in Music at Durham University. Repertoire explored the 7 types of love according to Greek mythology. Included Mozart, Debussy, Satie, Handel, Greene and Moeran. Received a 1st.

Contemporary Recital

Contributed towards Catherine's BA in Music at Durham University. Repertoire included Jolas, Pagh-Paan and Cage. Received a 1st.

Christmas Oratorio, Bach

Durham University Palatinate Orchestra

SPECIAL EVENTS

Available for parties, weddings, christenings, funerals, and other special events.

Please get in touch if you are looking for a singer.
Here are some testimonials from people who Catherine Bench has sung for:

"Catherine suggested the music and sang beautifully. She helped make our day so memorable and easy."

"Catherine's emotive voice captured the occasion perfectly. She moved everyone with her expression and clarity."

"Our wedding was made made so special by Catherine's singing. Stylish, sensitive and heartfelt."

Iain

Helen

Patricia

Experience: Testimonials