JOHN HOLLAND
B.Mus, Art.Dip, M.Mus, PhD - Musicology
F E A T U R E D R E V I E W S
John Holland (Leporello) was a fine actor and an excellent foil for Christopher Dunham’s lascivious Don. Holland was at his strongest when singing in ensemble numbers, and was particularly effective in the final death scene’s trio.
Opera Canada - 2019 Don Giovanni Southern Ontario Lyric opera
"It was obvious from John Holland’s performance that he had performed this role before. I was amazed at his bass-baritone voice and of his acting skills. His recitation of the Don’s iniquitous adventures was for me one of the highlights of the evening."
Ernest Redekop - 2018 Don Giovanni Tour (London)
"John Holland portrayed Figaro with gusto. His “Se Vuo Ballare” was sung with an ardent tone while his “Non più andrai” was dance-like in his phrasing. Holland was very dedicated to his text, making the most of major words and even imposing a buffo style at other moments. Holland sang his final aria with gravitas."
www.operawire.com - Summer 2017 Le Nozze Di Figaro Prague Summer Nights Festival
“John Holland gave a powerful and often quite funny account of the scheming Burgrave.”
Opera Canada - Winter 2014/15 (on Dvořák's Jakobín)
E V E N T S
Sept
11
September 11th, 2021
Bass Soloist - Shostakovich: Symphony 14
Kindred Spirits Orchestra
St. Maurice & St. Verena Cultural Centre, Markham
Oct
2
October 2nd, 2022
Bach: Motets - Digital concert performance
Ottawa Bach Choir - Lisette Canton
Nov
27
November 27th, 2022
Bach: B Minor Mass
Ottawa Bach Choir - Lisette Canton
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, Ottawa
Mar
12
March 12, 2022
French Baroque Treasures
Ottawa Bach Choir - Lisette Canton
Knox Presbyterian Church, Ottawa
N E W S
September 11th, 2021
John will perform as Bass Soloists with the Kindred Spirits Orchestra in a performance of Shostakovich's Symphony #14. Kristian Alexander, conductor, and Stephanie DeCiantis, soprano.
Tickets available here: 2021-2022 Shostakovich Symphony No. 14 (ksorchestra.ca)
May
7
May 7th, 2022
Prelude Europe 2022
Ottawa Bach Choir - Lisette Canton
June
12-24
June 12-24, 2022
BachFest Leipzig 2022
Thomaskirche, Leipzig