Welcome to mezzo-soprano Norine Burgess's new website!
Canadian mezzo-soprano Norine Burgess's compelling stage presence and beauty of tone have brought her to the attention of major international opera houses and a number of leading orchestras, both national and international.
Die Herzogin von Chicago DVD Reviews
“As the angel Burgess was a revelation — certainly the best
performance by her I've heard. She had the right emotional
weight in her voice, was a model of clarity and persuasively
illuminated her texts.” (Toronto Star, 27 April 2005) more >
Norine Burgess a ‘seductive Maddelena’ in Calgary
"Norine Burgess seductive and vocally elegant as Maddalena" (Calgary Herald, Novemeber 11 2007)more >
Burgess gave the performance of the evening
“a lambent-toned Burgess gave the performance of the evening with her whimsical, touching interpretation of Reger's “Funf neue Kinderlieder, Op. 142” which was intimate in manner, but gloriously full-voiced.”
(Globe & Mail) more >
Burgess's Mother Marie a tower of strength
“Norine Burgess' Mother Marie was such a tower of strength that we crumpled when she did”
(The Arizona Republic) more >
