Mirusia

Currently touring as soloist with world renowned violinist Andre Rieu, Mirusia says she is living the life she has always dreamed of. Singing in cities all over the world and surrounded by talented musicians Mirusia is enjoying every moment. Being a self-confessed "Princesse", Mirusia was thrilled to be part of Andre Rieu's special "In Wonderland", released in 2007, where she features as a Princess. Coming in 2008 is the new DVD "Live in Vienna", filmed on the square in front of the imperial Hofburg Palace in the heart of Vienna.2008 also sees an exciting year for Mirusia, touring with Andre Rieu all over the world and with the continuation of Andre Rieu's World Stadium Tour, which will take her back to her home country Australia in November and December. The World Stadium tour is the largest set, cast and crew to ever tour. There is also new news about a CD to be released soon featuring Mirusia and Andre Rieu...watch this space!!! ............................................................ .................................... Classical Soprano Mirusia was announced in June, 2006 as the youngest ever winner of the prestigious "Dame Joan Sutherland Opera Award". She has also received numerous scholarships and bursaries for her outstanding recitals at the Conservatorium of Music including the Elizabeth Muir Memorial Prize, Brisbane Womens Club and Margaret Haysom Bursary, and the Linda Edith Allen Scholarship two times over. She has performed in Europe singing in churches, other events and giving workshops at schools. Mirusia also won First Place in the Redlands Eisteddfods Aria Competition, and the Aggregate Award and she received First Place in the Spring Festival Talent Quest at the Redlands Spring Festival. ............................................................ ..................................In 2005, Mirusia was named 'Redlands Young Citizen of the Year' and she headlined the Mayors Variety Spectacular. She also has received an overwhelming response to her shows Mirusia in Concert and La Musica at the Redland Sporting Club. She also performed as New Talent at the 2005 Golden Casket Lord Mayors Christmas Carols which was televised on Channel Seven. Her voice can also be heard in the theme song for Australia's Channel Tens Childrens Show 'The Faireez' and her voice has also been digitally created into a choir in the advertisement for Vision, a new residential building being built in Brisbane. ............................................................ .................................2007 saw a very productive year for Mirusia who recorded with the Queensland Pops Orchestra for their 'Songs of Inspiration' CD which was released in June. Mirusia features as Soprano Soloist on numerous tracks on the album. Mirusia also did a tour around Australia, New Zealand and Canada with Andrew Mckinnon's 'Scotland the Brave' and toured around The United States, Canada, Japan and Europe with world renowned violinist Andre Rieu..................***Buy Mirusia's album 'She Walks in Beauty'!***.............................. Visit www.mirusia.net for an order form!................