Miranda Westcott

Devon born mezzo-soprano Miranda Westcott read music at Birmingham University and studied performing on English National Opera's "the Knack" with Mary King, Rufus Norris, Maxine Braham and Leah Hausman. She went on to study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where she graduated with distinction on the M.Mus course. Following this Miranda became a Samling Artist and was subsequently awarded a full scholarship at the Cardiff International Academy of Voice (now WIAV),which resulted in her being invited to perform in Jersey with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa. Miranda made her debut at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, as Second Bridesmaid in Le nozze di Figaro under Sir Colin Davis. She went on to perform Glasha in Katya Kabanova under Sir Charles Mackerras and Jenny Diver in the