Margaret Lingas

About

Margaret Lingas (soprano) was born in Cyprus, raised between the UK, Greece, and the USA, and earned her BMus in vocal performance with linguistics at the University of Victoria, Canada, where she studied with Benjamin Butterfield. While in North America, she sang with the Pacific Opera Victoria chorus, and was a soloist with groups including the Victoria Baroque Players, the Sooke Philharmonic, and Fretwork.

Now based in Oxford, Margaret continues to perform as a soloist and small ensemble singer, regularly appearing in the UK and Europe with groups including Ex Cathedra, The Sixteen, the Tallis Scholars, Cappella Romana, the Carice Singers, and Echo. Having grown up around a variety of musical traditions (Byzantine chant, jazz, baroque opera, and Greek folk music were all family favourites) she particularly enjoys improvisation, singing in new languages, and exploring vocal styles less often heard in UK choral circles.

Margaret is a regular at the Oxford Oratory, and Junior Girls' Director/Vocal Tutor with Oxford Youth Choirs.