Máiri Demings
Performance
Máiri Demings (she/her) is a Toronto-based mezzo-soprano, music educator and arts administrator. She received her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Acadia University in her home province of Nova Scotia. She then completed her Master of Music in Vocal Literature and Performance from Western University. Recently, she has appeared in productions with Toronto Operetta Theatre, VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert, Tapestry Opera and Good Mess Opera Theatre.
She is also one half of classical music duo mezzopiano with her partner Zain Solinski. The project expresses the duo’s desire to escape the confines of the classical canon by introducing audiences to new and lesser-known works in tandem with performing well-known repertoire in new and novel ways.
In 2020, Máiri began diversifying her music career, adding arts administration, focusing on social media management and marketing to her portfolio. She has aided multiple arts organizations in Toronto meet their administrative and artistic goals. She is eager to make a mark in this field and constantly seeks opportunities to expand her skill set. She is passionate about helping other artists reach their potential and making connections through art.
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Coffee, black.
I’m biased, but it’s Songbook XII (I was in it). I got to make sexy goat noises in front of a large crowd of people. Truly living the opera dream.
I’m an opera singer! I also really enjoy curating and performing recitals. I do this mostly with my voice and piano duo mezzopiano. We focus on performing lesser-known and canonic works in new and novel ways.
I’m thrilled to have a new performing arts venue in the city! I can’t wait to see what new art is created there.
L’heure espagnole by Ravel
My Eyes are Bright and Sparkly by Rene Orth